OTs-21 Malysh
The OTs-21 Malysh (meaning "kid") is a 9 mm semi-automatic pistol designed by the KBP Instrument Design Bureau for special applications where concealment is a key priority. The Malysh operates on the simple blowback principle; it is a double action only design with the ammunition capacity limited to five 9×18mm Makarov rounds (can use only 57-N-181S cartridges) in a box magazine with a base extension for more comfortable holding and firing. It features an internal hammer and there are no protrusions to hinder rapid withdrawal from a pocket or holster.
OTs-21 Malysh
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- OTs-21 Malysh
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The OTs-21 Malysh (meaning "kid") is a 9 mm semi-automatic pistol designed by the KBP Instrument Design Bureau for special applications where concealment is a key priority. The Malysh operates on the simple blowback principle; it is a double action only design with the ammunition capacity limited to five 9×18mm Makarov rounds (can use only 57-N-181S cartridges) in a box magazine with a base extension for more comfortable holding and firing. It features an internal hammer and there are no protrusions to hinder rapid withdrawal from a pocket or holster.
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Overview
Overview
The pistol has no safety other than the need for a definite pressure on the trigger. There are also no sights other than a groove along the top of the slide, emphasizing the intention that the OTs-21 Malysh is limited to very short-range engagements.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — OTs-21 Malysh • Origin — Russia • Type — Semi-automatic pistol • Is Ranged — yes • Service — 2006 • Used By — Russia • Designer — Y. I. Berezin = KBP Instrument Design Bureau • Design Date — 1994 • Manufacturer — Izhmash • Variants — OTs-21S • Weight — 565 g (OTs-21) 550 g (OTs-21S) • Length — 126 mm • Width — 20 mm • Height — 100 mm • Cartridge — 9×18mm Makarov (OTs-21).380 ACP (9x17mm Short) (OTs-21S) • Action — Straight blowback • Range — 10 m • Max Range — 25 m • Feed — 5-round detachable box magazine • Sights — Single groove on the slide
Variants
Variants
• OTs-21 (ОЦ-21) - 9×18mm Makarov version • OTs-21S (ОЦ-21С) - 9x17mm version • OTs-26 (ОЦ-26 «Малыш») - 5.45x18mm version
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• Armenia: used as service pistol in police; • Russia - used in law enforcement
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OTs-21 Malysh is associated with Russia.
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- “OTs-21 Malysh”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q4329037: OTs-21 Malysh
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- 1.Виктор Шунков. Боевое и служебное оружие России. М., ООО "Издательство ЭКСМО", 2012. стр.110-111
- 2.«9 մմ օպերատիվ ծառայության փոքրածավալ ատրճանակ ՕՑ-21 «Մալիշ»» Հավելված N 1 ՀՀ կառավարության 2011 թվականի հունիսի 23-ի N 867 - Ն որոշման
- 3.Постановление Правительства Российской Федерации № 568 от 16 сентября 2006 года
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