History of Izhevsk MR-412 REX (export revolver)
MR-412 REX ("Export Revolver") (also known as "MP-412 PEKC") is a short-lived six-shot revolver shipped from Russia via the Izhevsk Machine Works in the early 1990s . The pistol was developed with the export market in mind, rather than the usual requirements of the Russian military/police. Essentially, it becomes a traditional revolver with features common to such firearms and a relatively new addition to the pistol world.
However, the MR-412 REX was never mass-produced due to restrictive U.S. arms import lawsthe U.S. is the largest potential civilian market for exported firearms.
The design features a large polymer grip that features an integrated trigger ring around the small curved trigger. The hammer is only slightly exposed at the rear of the frame. Iron sights are in the usual position above the frame (front and rear).
The barrel is mounted to the front of the gun in a plate-side arrangement, the lower part of the gun body is made of polymer, while the rest of the gun is made of high-quality steel.
One of the unique features of this weapon is its "fragile" frame (the one found on 19 pistols for reloading. This is the same thing that modern revolvers typically use a "swing" cylinder to accomplish The action goes against the norm. Available in .357 Magnum and .38 special chambers, this weapon is operated by a single-action/double-action (SA/DA) trigger system.
4" and 6" barrels are also available. The automatic catapult is among them Some features of MR-412.
Specification
Roles
- Close Combat (CQB) / Personal Protection
- Sidearms
Dimensions
282 mm (11.10 in)
152 mm (5.98 in)
1.98 lb (0.90 kg)
Before and after ironing.
Performance
Single/Double Action (SA/DA); Rotating Cylinder
12 rounds per minute
55 ft (17 m; 18 yd)
Changes
MR-412 REX - Name of the basic series
MR-412 PEKC - Alternative Name

