The main guns of the Russian army

• The main guns of the Russian army

Almost twenty-five years, Russian security forces tried unsuccessfully to find a replacement for the legendary classic, the Makarov pistol. Now, fortunately, a wave of new developments eventually washed ashore several unique guns that really can replace the obsolete PM. Relatively recently, the Russian army has stopped the purchase of "Makarych" and moved to a more modern and much more advanced design.

The main guns of the Russian army

SR1MP

This is the latest modification of the self-loading pistols Serdyukov, who in his time has been developed by request of law enforcement special forces. The new complex weapons cartridge needed because criminal groups are increasingly began to use body armor. Created in 1996 SR-1 is able to effectively defeat the enemy in the personal protective equipment, as well SR1MP differs from its predecessor by the presence of slots, where you can fix the Picatinny rail.

The main guns of the Russian army

Gun Yarigina

In 1993, the contest to replace the old man received the brainchild of PM Vladimir Yarygin Izhevsk gunsmith. Powerful uhvatisty "Rook" was tested the Ministry of Defense, but only entered into service in 2003 without working year. Now Yarygin pistols used mainly special forces

The main guns of the Russian army

GS-18

GS-18 developed constructors dirt and Shipunov in the Tula Instrument Design Bureau. The gun turned out to be very successful: out of the 18 rounds ammunition, high capacity ammunition and relatively low weight makes it comfortable and formidable weapon. Specially armor-piercing bullets 7N31 was created for him. At the moment, GS-18 stands in service Prosecutor of Russia and the Federal Bailiff Service.

The main guns of the Russian army

Swift

This hammerless automatic pistol developed by the Russian company Arsenal Firearms. The designers worked closely with Russian special forces soldiers - as a result of "Swift" has turned out almost perfect. The standard version allows the fighter to install under-barrel flashlight or laser pointer. High-precision gun so stable when firing that Arsenal Firearms released its extended version, equipped with a butt, and a telescopic sight for the two-legged support when firing. The so-called "assault" modification has extended the store 30 rounds.

The main guns of the Russian army

PSS-2 "Wool"

Unique silent pistol for covert operations was set designer Victor Levchenko. Brilliant engineer was able to develop almost the world's only truly silent weapon by the unique ammunition SP-4, in which powder gases are locked inside the sleeve rod, pushing the bullet. Over the PSS-2 was already working the author of "viper" Peter Serdyukov - it has somewhat changed the dimensions of weapons, which allowed him to set on the frame Picatinny.