MP-443 (Grach)

History of the MP-443 (Grach)

The MP-443 Grach (Mechanism Model 443 - "Rook") was a standard sidearm introduced by the Russian Army in 2003, but a useful number until 2012 appeared around a year ago. It was issued as standard following the ancient Makarov pistol. The MP-443 has been criticized for its all-steel construction (which adds to its overall weight) and overall reliability compared to tried-and-true products like the Glock, but it's still a formidable pistol, and it shoots through Famous for body armor. beat the cartridge.

During the testing phase, the MP-443 was designated "6P35". Since then, it has also been called "PYa".

The pistol was manufactured at the Izhevsk Mechanical Plant and designed by Vladimir Yarygin.

The origin of the Grach stems from a 1993 request by the Russian military to replace the limited-capacity Makarov series pistols that are widely used by the military, government, special forces and police forces. This requirement requires a double-action (DA) trigger system and a high-capacity 17-round magazine (an 18-round magazine was introduced in 2004).

The all-steel construction was part of the gun's original construction, and the required chambers included 9x19mm Parabellum, 9x18mm Makarov and 7.62x25mm Tokarev. The MP-443 continues these qualities, choosing the 9x19mm 7N21+P+ (9mm NATO equivalent) pistol cartridge as its main cartridge.

The action used is a short recoil device (breech lock) with the sight fixed at 50 meters. The sight combo pairs the front blade with a 3-point extension notch, all fixed.

All other mechanical functions of the sidearm are conventional, with the slide lock, safety and magazine release located in the usual places on the weapon frame. The magazine is inserted into the bottom of the handle in the usual way.

The introduction of the MP-443 series has been very slow, first being introduced by Russian special forces around 2008. Severe mass production was observed in 2011, leading to an increase in the widespread use of pistols from 2012.

Since its official launch, the MP-443 has seen several civilian market developments led by the MP-446 "Viking" variant. This retains most of the form and functionality of the military version, but does not support firing armor-piercing rounds. The MP-446C is a branch with a 10-round magazine limit.

The MP-353 fires rubber bullets and is classified as a "non-lethal" pistol. The development of the MP-472 as a non-lethal pistol followed closely.

Outside Russia, the Grach pistol line was taken over by private companies in Kazakhstan (2007).

Specification

BASIC

Year of Service

2008

Origins

Russia

Categories

Semi-automatic military pistols

Manufacturer

Izhevsk Machine Works - Russia

Operator

Kazakhstan; Russia; Venezuela

Roll

Pistol/Pistol

Compact design for close work or general self-defense.

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Length

198mm

7.80 inches

Run Length

112mm

4.41 inches

Cured weight

2. 09 lbs

0.95 kg

Attractions

Fixed front and rear irons.

Action

semi-auto; short recoil

Semi-automatic

One shot per trigger; self-loading or self-loading action supported by internal mechanisms; stroke management (and initial cocking) typically required by operators; subsequent shots assisted by unlocking/moving bolts.

Cartridges and Paper Feeds

Caliber*

9 x 19mm parabellum; 9x19mm 7N21 +P+

Circle/Feed

Removable 17 or 18 rounds magazine

PERFORMANCE

Max Eff. Range

165 ft

(50 m | 55 yd)

Rate-of-Fire

40

rds/min

Muzzle Velocity

1,470 ft/sec

(448 m/sec)

VARIANTS

MP-443 - Base Series DesignationPYa - Alternative Name6P35 "Grach" - Development Designation