Izhevsk Mechanical Plant · Pistol · In Production · 2004
| Weight (empty) | 830 g (29.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 198 mm (7.80") |
| Barrel Length | 110 mm (4.33") |
| Height | 145 mm (5.71") |
| Width | 38 mm (1.50") |
| Magazine Capacity | 18 rounds |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Muzzle Velocity | 350 m/s (1148 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 456 J (336 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
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