Lebedev PL-14

Kalashnikov Concern · Pistol · Prototype · 2015

Weight (empty)800 g (28.2 oz)
Overall Length220 mm (8.66")
Barrel Length127 mm (5.00")
Width28 mm (1.10")
Magazine Capacity15 rounds
Action TypeShort Recoil
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity380 m/s (1247 fps)
Muzzle Energy538 J (397 ft·lbf)
Effective Range50 m (55 yd)
Frame MaterialAluminum

Primary Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum

The PL-14 Lebedev is a Russian prototype semi-automatic pistol designed by Dmitry Lebedev — a student of legendary sport-pistol designer Yefim Khaidurov — and presented by Kalashnikov Concern at the Army-2015 forum. Chambered in 9x19mm, it uses a Browning-style modified short-recoil locked-breech action with a concealed hammer and double-action trigger (4 kg pull, 7 mm travel). Its defining traits are an extremely thin profile (28 mm at the grip), an ergonomic 'natural pointing' geometry derived...

Country of Origin: Russia

Designer: Dmitry Lebedev