Kalashnikov Concern · Pistol · In Production · 2017
| Weight (empty) | 800 g (28.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 207 mm (8.15") |
| Barrel Length | 120 mm (4.72") |
| Height | 138 mm (5.43") |
| Width | 28 mm (1.10") |
| Magazine Capacity | 14 rounds |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 380 m/s (1247 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 538 J (397 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
Primary Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum
The Lebedev PL-15 is a modern Russian striker-fired service pistol chambered in 9x19mm, developed by a team led by Dmitry Lebedev at the Kalashnikov Concern as the successor to the MP-443 Grach. Its hallmark is an extremely low bore axis combined with a thin (28 mm) frame for exceptional pointability and recoil control. The pistol is fully ambidextrous, uses an aluminum-alloy frame with a steel slide, and accepts a 14-round (or 18-round in the long-mag variant) double-stack magazine. The MPL and...
Country of Origin: Russia
Designer: Dmitry Lebedev