| HM-3 submachine gun | |
|---|---|
 Mendoza Bulldog .380 ACP | |
| Type | Submachine gun |
| Place of origin | Mexico |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2011–present |
| Used by | Mexico [1] |
| Wars | Mexican Drug War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Héctor Mendoza |
| Designed | 1990s |
| Manufacturer | Productos Mendoza |
| No. built | 1,500 (2012) |
| Variants | HM-3, HM-4, HM-3 Short, HM-3 Long, HM-3 Mini (Bulldog) |
| Specifications | |
The HM-3 is a submachine gun of Mexican origin chambered in the 9mm calibre and, since 2011, in .380 ACP caliber for private security forces.
This sub-machine gun is manufactured by Productos Mendoza, S.A. in Mexico. It is a lightweight weapon of reduced overall length achieved by largely extending the wrap around bolt forward around the barrel. A grip safety is provided to prevent accidental discharge. The stock is designed in a manner that makes folding and unfolding easy and provides a foregrip when the stock is folded. The selector lever is on the right-hand side of the weapon so that it can be operated by the right hand without releasing the weapon with either hand. The stock can be folded or unfolded while gripping the weapon with both hands unlike the previous models of the same gun and the magazine is located on the grip.[2]
- ^ Gander, Terry J.; Hogg, Ian V. Jane's Infantry Weapons 1995/1996. Jane's Information Group; 21 edition (May 1995). ISBN 978-0-7106-1241-0.
- ^ "Modern Firearms - Mendoza HM-3 submachine gun". Archived from the original on 2010-08-19. Retrieved 2010-09-15.