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Russian Military Handgun - Russian arms giant Kalashnikov Concern has unveiled a prototype gun they hope will be adopted by the Russian military, the Russian News Agency, TASS reported. The new sidearm is called PL-14 or simply Lebedev Pistol.

The design seems to check all the boxes that have set the standard for most performance and performance rifles. Is it a double action polymer composite pistol that is both assault and hammer concealed for a 9mm Luger with a modular grip frame with interchangeable barrels?

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Since the prototypes are what we are looking at may not be the final production design, after all the sliding mechanism and the finish is a little rough and the wooden panels can be stored for rubber or polymer holders. It is also possible that you save weight because some composites can be heavier than most hardwoods.

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Whatever the case, whether it is a practical design tool or serves a functional or aesthetic purpose, the pistol displays all the hallmarks of modern pistol design right down to the loaded chamber index, rail accessories and fully ambidextrous controls. Ambidextrous mag releases are retained to prevent accidental mag jams.

The PL-14 also has forward slide controls for pressure controls and a large trigger guard for gloved hands that is squared off for use as a barrier support. The press release added that drag is a variable for special forces teams and competitive shooters.

And the rifle has a deep caliber for a high recoil that should make the recoil a non-issue of speed, level gun, something that makes it attractive for military and private users.

Other specs of the PL-14 include a remarkably thin 1.1-inch grip as well as a slimmer frame and slide that measures 0.8 inches in front of the rails. It has an offset rail system that looks like the frame runs on rails on the slide instead of having the length of slide on rails in the frame. Everything else is pretty standard. The PL-14 has a standard 15+1 capacity, a full 5 inch barrel and weighs 28 pounds loaded.

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The Russian-Italian Strike One was originally planned to be part of the next Russian military alliance, but did not win the deal. (Photo: Arsenale)

Of course, not that this gun will see many downloads in the West. Due to the sanctions against Russia and especially this concern of Kalashnikov will not be imported into the United States soon. But it's also good to see what's going on in the big world of small arms and hands.

The PL-14 looks to have a futuristic and sleek design with some interesting stuff going on under the hood. It would be interesting to learn more about it if we have the chance.

This is not the only Russian gun that has been developed in the hope of becoming the next wing of the Russian military. The Arsenal Strike One, or Strizh in Russian, is also designed to compete for future military and police contracts. A key difference between the two is that the Strike One is available in the US starting at around $800. Photo Of The Day and let's look at the Udav gun. The Russian army has chosen Udav guns with deliveries from the end of 2023. It will be available in two versions: 6P72 for medium production and 6P72-1 for special forces. The contract is worth about 400 million rubles (USD 5,400,000) and "up to several tens of thousands" of guns will be purchased.

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The state tests of the complex pistol "Udav" chambered for 9 × 21 mm will end in early 2019. During the tests, the weapon was exposed to weather and mechanical factors to verify compliance with the requirements of resistance ( force) organized by strategy and technology. . document of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. The ballistic characteristics of the gun are also being investigated. The rifle works stably in a wide range of temperatures from plus 50 to minus 70 degrees. "Udav" is intended to replace the Makarov rifle (PM, in service since 1951), which is the most widespread in the Russian army. In addition to the PM, the soldiers use the APS Stechkin pistol (in service since 1951) of caliber 9 × 18 mm. It is mainly used by special forces.

For more information about the Udav pistol, check out our previous articles: ""Aspid" (Viper) - New Civilian Version of the Russian "Udav" Pistol and "Russian UDAV Pistol News - Field Test, Design Concept (O1), civil , advanced polymer".

The photo comes from "Made in Russia" - a Facebook page with photos and video material about Russian technologies and innovations. The PL-15 is promoted by the Kalashnikov Concern to be one of the best pistols in the world. Said to be light, accurate, and shot, the Kalashnikov Concern plans to start production of the weapon in 2019. However, the Russian army has yet to show official interest in buying the weapon. But must he be born? Does the PL-15 represent a big step from the existing parties?

The short answer is, yes. The Russian military still uses the Makarov 9x18mm pistol, a compact design from the 1950s. The PL-15 represents a quantum leap ahead of this old design, becoming a modern assault rifle. However, Makarov is likely to fight for a long time in a long career.

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The story of the PL-15 began in 2014, when Dmitri Lebedev, the rifle's namesake and first designer, was hired by the Kalashnikov Concern to work on a new gun. Lebedev worked in small arms for several years before that, being a gunsmith and competitor for various Russian competition shooting teams.

He began to work on a new gun, called PL-14, which combines the characteristics of the most successful foreign guns in a domestic design. The rifle features a low recoil position and long beaver tail similar to the Glock, Steyr M and Caracal pistols, internal double action similar to the original FN Five-seven, and low profile trigger controls suitable for service use .

It has been tested and evaluated, but many (including firearms expert Vladimir Onokoy) find the double-action trigger to have too long of a reset for good rapid fire. However, the ergonomics and handling of the gun were found to be excellent.

Lebedev took the rifle back to the drawing board and modified it as the PL-15, a modified version that added a trigger for quick, short-range adjustments. Interestingly, unlike the Glock and many of its imitators, the PL-15 trigger does not have a trigger safety, instead opting for a manual safety on the side of the pistol. This is an uncommon configuration, although the US Army M17 is well used. The PL-15 also uses an aluminum alloy frame unlike the Glock and most modern polymer performance pistols.

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By most accounts, the new PL-15 and PL-15K is a great gun. So why is he unlikely to replace Makarov?

As the most recent equipment, the PL-15 is likely to go first to the most important units in the army. These units use mostly Glock pistols imported and assembled in Izhmash. Replacing the Glocks with a Russian pistol will likely be used for a great deal of propaganda.

Those who cannot afford Glocks mainly use the MP-443 or PYa pistol. A controversial design that was arguably outdated by the time it was put into service, the PYa was Russia's first major attempt at a modern 9x19mm pistol. However, the design was brought down by low reliability, short service life, and the simple fact of being a heavy, full-metal double-action in the age of polymer assault rifles.

Although many of these kinks have been worked out and the PYa is a common sight in the holsters of today's elite soldiers, the PL-15s may replace the next PYa, as many PYa users use the I their guns are trained and out of service. and enjoy a better new gun. The PL-15 learned a lot from the difficult development of the PYa: it has been extensively tested, built to last (no less than 10,000 rounds of very hot ammunition), and is designed with an aluminum frame to reduce weight.

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But most gun users in the Russian military rarely use their guns. Replacing Makarovs during the war would be a costly endeavor for a slight increase in combat effectiveness. If the PL-15 is hugely successful, it could be purchased in small numbers to replace worn-out Makarovs, but it appears the Russian military is taking a skeptical approach to the new rifles after the PYa debacle. Makarov will fight.

Charlie Gao studied politics and computer science at Grinnell University and is a frequent commentator on defense and national security issues. "), followed by the Russian nomenclature (Russian: Пистолет Ярыгина), is a branch of the Russian military.

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