MP-446 Viking | |
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![]() MP-446 Viking with 2 magazines and Pachmayr grip | |
Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
Place of origin | Russia |
Production history | |
Designer | Izhevsk Mechanical Plant |
Designed | 1998–2000 [1] |
Manufacturer | Izhevsk Mechanical Plant (2001–2013) / Kalashnikov Concern (2013–present) |
Produced | since 2001 [1] |
Specifications | |
Mass | 830 g (29 oz) |
Length | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
Barrel length | 112.8 mm (4.4 in) |
Width | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
Height | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum |
Action | Short recoil operated, locked breech |
Muzzle velocity | 335 m/s (1,100 ft/s) [2] |
Feed system | 10 or 18–round [3] detachable box magazine |
Sights | Fixed iron sights, 3-dot with notch and front blade |
The MP-446 Viking is an internal hammer firing 9mm semi-automatic handgun originating from Russia. [4]
The MP-446 Viking was created by the Izhevsk Mechanical Plant as the civilian version of the Yarygin PYa pistol used by the Russian military since 2003.
The MP-446 is a short recoil-operated, locked breech pistol. It weighs around 830 grams (29 oz) when unloaded, and has a magazine capacity of 18 [3] rounds.
The key differences between MP-446 and MP-443 are the frame materials (polyamide rather than steel) and barrel construction: the barrel of the MP-446 was intentionally weakened to prevent the safe use of high-powered armour-piercing military rounds (i.e. Russian 9x19mm 7N21 type, 9x19mm NATO) or civilian "+P" or "+P+" cartridges.
Export variant with an 18-round magazine. [5] It may also be fitted with 10-round magazines. [5]
Sport modification of МР-446 "Viking" pistol. [1]
It was developed according to the requirements of the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC).
In 2003 the МР-446С "Viking" was included in the official list of weapons used in international competitions according to IPSC rules.
It has an upgraded shooting accuracy and patterning in comparison with a base variant; opportunity to adjust trigger travel after a shot; adjustable sights; 120 mm barrel length version is available.
Improved version of the MP-446C, [6] with considerations for modern civilian markets, such as a standard Picatinny rail on the underside of the frame, removable sights that are compatible with aftermarket Glock examples, a longer barrel likely for the option of threading for aftermarket devices with reinforcement in stressful areas, increased part durability to a claimed 50,000 rounds, improved feed ramp, and improved magazines while retaining the ability to function with older examples.
A MP-446 "Viking" pistol is in the collection of M. T. Kalashnikov Museum in Izhevsk