96, the developer's name, back then RATMIL, was added to the name, in order to distinguish it from the Assault SMG, also called PM md.

96 submachine gun is a simple blowback weapon, firing from open bolt in full automatic or single shots.

It features stamped steel receiver and short slotted barrel jacket, with muzzle compensator at the front.

The manual safety / fire mode selector is patterned after Kalashnikov AK assault rifle.

Weapon is fitted with side-folding metallic buttstock and a polymer furniture (pistol grip and short forend).