OTs-33 Pernach

KBP Instrument Design Bureau · Pistol · Limited Production · 1996

Weight (empty)1150 g (40.6 oz)
Overall Length222 mm (8.74")
Barrel Length135 mm (5.31")
Magazine Capacity18 rounds
Action TypeBlowback
Firing MechanismDouble Action Single Action
Muzzle Velocity330 m/s (1083 fps)
Muzzle Energy332 J (245 ft·lbf)
Effective Range50 m (55 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: 9x18mm Makarov

The OTs-33 Pernach is a Russian select-fire machine pistol chambered in 9x18mm Makarov, developed by Igor Stechkin at the TsKIB SOO design bureau in Tula and produced by the KBP Instrument Design Bureau. Derived from the experimental 5.45mm OTs-23 Drotik, the Pernach was designed as a modern successor to the legendary Stechkin APS, intended to equip Russian OMON riot police, MVD internal security units, and other special forces. It features a folding metal shoulder stock, ambidextrous fire-selec...

Country of Origin: Russia

Designer: Igor Y. Stechkin