MP-446 Viking

Izhevsk Mechanical Plant · Pistol · In Production · 2004

Weight (empty)830 g (29.3 oz)
Overall Length198 mm (7.80")
Barrel Length110 mm (4.33")
Height145 mm (5.71")
Width38 mm (1.50")
Magazine Capacity18 rounds
Action TypeShort Recoil
Firing MechanismDouble Action Single Action
Muzzle Velocity350 m/s (1148 fps)
Muzzle Energy456 J (336 ft·lbf)
Effective Range50 m (55 yd)
Frame MaterialPolymer

Primary Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum

The MP-446 Viking (also marketed as Baikal MR-446) is the civilian sport variant of the MP-443 Grach Yarygin service pistol, manufactured by the Izhevsk Mechanical Plant. Chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, it uses a Browning-style short-recoil tilting-barrel action, a polyamide (polymer) frame, and an exposed-hammer DA/SA trigger. The barrel is intentionally weakened relative to the military Grach to prevent safe use of high-pressure 7N21 armor-piercing or +P+ ammunition, restricting it to standard...

Country of Origin: Russia

Designer: Vladimir Yarygin