| MP-446 Viking | |
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MP-446 Viking with 2 magazines and Pachmayr grip |
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| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Izhevsk Mechanical Plant |
| Designed | 1990s |
| Manufacturer | Izhevsk Mechanical Plant |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 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) |
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| Cartridge | 9x19mm Parabellum, 7N21 Russian 9mm Variant |
| Action | Short recoil operated, locked breech |
| Feed system | 10 or 17-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Fixed iron sights, 3-dot with notch and front blade |
The MP-446 Viking is a semi-automatic 9mm handgun originating from Russia.[1] It was created by the Izhevsk Mechanical Plant, located in Russia. It weighs at around 830 grams (29 oz) when unloaded, and has a magazine capacity of 17 rounds. The pistol is a sport/civilian version of Yarygin PYa pistol which has been used by Russian military since 2003. MP-446 is short recoil-operated, locked breech pistol. The key differences between MP-466 and PYa are the frame material (polyamide) and barrel construction: in MP-446 the barrel was weakened to prevent discharge of high-powered armour-piercing military rounds (7N21 type). For civilian use, the pistol can only be loaded with 10 rounds of 9mm Luger.
MP-446C is a sport modification of МР-446 "Viking" pistol. It was developed according to requirements of the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC). In 2003 МР-446С "Viking" was included in the official list of weapons used in the international competitions according to IPSC rules.