MP-446 Viking
| MP-446 Viking | |
|---|---|
 MP-446 Viking with 2 magazines and Pachmayr grip | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Izhevsk Mechanical Plant |
| Designed | 1998–2000[1] |
| Manufacturer | Izhevsk Mechanical Plant (2001–2013) Kalashnikov Concern (2013–present) |
| Produced | 2001–present[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 830 g (29 oz) |
| Length | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
| Barrel length | 112.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| Width | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Height | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum |
| Action | Short recoil operated, locked breech |
| Muzzle velocity | 335 m/s (1,100 ft/s)[2] |
| Effective firing range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Feed system | 10 or 18 round[3] detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Fixed iron sights, 3-dot with notch and front blade |
The MP-446 Viking is a 9mm semi-automatic handgun originating from Russia.[4]
Design
[edit]The MP-446 Viking was created by the Izhevsk Mechanical Plant as the civilian version of the MP-443 Grach Yarygin PYa pistol used by the Russian military since 2003.
The MP-446 is a short recoil-operated, locked breech pistol. It weighs around 830 grams (29 oz) when unloaded, and has a magazine capacity of 18[3] rounds.
The key differences between MP-446 and MP-443 are the frame materials (polyamide rather than steel) and barrel construction: the barrel of the MP-446 was intentionally weakened to prevent the safe use of high-powered armour-piercing military rounds (i.e. Russian 9x19mm 7N21 type, 9x19mm NATO) or civilian "+P" or "+P+" cartridges. Because of this, the barrel has a noticeable taper beginning at the chamber end and widening toward the muzzle where material was removed to reduce its strength.
Variants
[edit]MP-446 Viking
[edit]The export variant comes with either a 10-round or 18-round double-column, two position feed box magazine.[5]
MP-446C Viking
[edit]Sport modification of МР-446 "Viking" pistol.[1]
It was developed according to the requirements of the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC).
In 2003, the МР-446С "Viking" was included in the official list of weapons used in international competitions according to IPSC rules.
It has an upgraded shooting accuracy and patterning in comparison with a base variant; opportunity to adjust trigger travel after a shot; adjustable sights; 120 mm (4.7 in) barrel length version is available.
MP-446C Viking-M
[edit]Improved version of the MP-446C,[6] with considerations for modern civilian markets, such as a standard Picatinny rail on the underside of the frame, removable sights that are compatible with aftermarket Glock examples, a longer barrel likely for the option of threading for aftermarket devices with reinforcement in stressful areas, increased part durability to a claimed 50,000 rounds, improved feed ramp, and improved magazines while retaining the ability to function with older examples.
Users
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Armenia: used as service pistol in police;[7] since June 10, 2021, the Armenian government authorized the use of MP-446 pistols as firearms for customs service personnel[8]
Belarus
- Adopted as training pistol[9]
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan[1] (former)
Kazakhstan
Pakistan[1]
Russian Federation[5]
Syria[5]
Museum exhibits
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A MP-446 "Viking" pistol is in the collection of M. T. Kalashnikov Museum in Izhevsk
Notes
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 Дмитрий Беляев. "Шаги к успеху". Экспериментальные и опытные разработки ижевских оружейников на выставке в Музейно-выставочном комплексе стрелкового оружия им. М. Т. Калашникова в Ижевске // журнал «Калашников. Оружие, боеприпасы, снаряжение». № 5, 2012. стр.62-66
- ↑ "Yarygin PYa".
- 1 2 Pistols made before the year 2004 have 17-round magazine capacity
- ↑ MP-446 Viking at World Guns (archived from the original).
- 1 2 3 Галина Валеева. Ещё раз о пистолете Ярыгина // журнал «Калашников. Оружие, боеприпасы, снаряжение», № 1, 2013. стр.52-54
- ↑ Концерн «Калашников» представил новый пистолет // "Звезда" от 24 октября 2016
- ↑ «9 մմ Յառիգինի ատրճանակ ՄՊ-443 «Գռաչ», ՄՊ-446 «Վիկինգ»»
Հավելված N 1 ՀՀ կառավարության 2011 թվականի հունիսի 23-ի N 867 - Ն որոշման - ↑ «9 մմ տրամաչափի Յառիգինի ատրճանակ ՄՌ-446 «Վիկինգ»»
Հավելված N 2 ՀՀ կառավարության 2021 թվականի հունիսի 10-ի N 938-Ն որոշման - ↑ Указ президента Республики Беларусь № 183 от 30 апреля 2015 г. "О вопросах республиканского государственно-общественного объединения «Белорусское физкультурно-спортивное общество «Динамо»"
- ↑ "Регистрационный номер: 2.2.1/002 Пистолет спортивно-тренировочный МР 446 ВИКИНГ"
Постановление Правительства Республики Казахстан № 1367 от 25 декабря 2002 года "Об утверждении Государственного кадастра гражданского и служебного оружия и патронов к нему" - ↑ "2.2.1/002 Пистолет спортивно-тренировочный МР 446 ВИКИНГ"
Постановление Правительства Республики Казахстан № 1305 от 28 декабря 2006 года "Об утверждении Государственного кадастра гражданского и служебного оружия и патронов к нему на 2007 год"
Sources
[edit]- Pistole MP-446 Viking // "Střelecký Magazin", № 2, 2004
- Ивица Дамески. Руски пиштол „МП 446 Викинг“ // "Штит", № 103, маj 2018. стр.32-33
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