RSh-12
The RSh-12 is a Russian-made revolver chambered in 12.7×55mm STs-130. It was developed at the request of, and is believed to be in limited service with, the FSB's counter-terrorism units. The RSh-12 fires from the bottom chamber of the cylinder (like the Chiappa Rhino and Mateba Autorevolver) rather than the more common top chamber, and is chambered for the same ammunition as the ShAK-12 battle rifle and VKS rifle.
RSh-12
- Name
- RSh-12
- Field
- revolver
- Region
- Russia
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Overview
Overview
It achieves a relatively light trigger pull on follow-up shots by using the recoiling barrel, upper frame, and cylinder assembly to compress an internal hammer spring as they slide back on the grip frame. This differs from true recoil-operated revolvers such as the Webley-Fosbery and Mateba Autorevolver, which use the recoiling upper assembly to rotate the cylinder and cock the hammer.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — RSh-12 • Origin — Russia • Type — Revolver • Is Ranged — yes • Manufacturer — TsKIB SOO • Weight — 2.2 kg • Length — 357 mm with no stock and no silencer 462 mm with folded stock 679 mm with unfolded stock 830 mm with unfolded stock and a silencer • Width — 53 mm • Height — 159 mm • Cartridge — 12.7×55mm STs-130 • Action — Double-action revolver • Feed — 5-round cylinder (RSh-12 and MTs-569) 6-round cylinder (RSh-9 and MTs-570)
Military variant
Military variant
• RSh-12: Chambered in 12.7×55mm. • RSh-9: Chambered in 9×39mm.
Civilian variant
Civilian variant
A carbine variant was revealed in 2020—though no information on availability or pricing has yet been released. It features a swing-out cylinder, picatinny rails above and below the barrel, and a skeletonised shoulder stock attached permanently to the grip frame. The 12.7mm MTs-569 version features a spring-buffered buttplate to dampen recoil. • MTs-569: Chambered in 12.7×55mm • MTs-570: Chambered in 9×39mm
Users
Users
• Russian Federation: Believed to be in limited service with the FSB.
In popular culture
In popular culture
The RSh-12 appears in the 2026 survival horror video game Resident Evil Requiem, where it is depicted as an oversized revolver under the name "Requiem" and used by Leon S. Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft. The weapon's depiction prompted fans to create memes and fan art highlighting its large size.
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RSh-12 is associated with Russia.
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q18070938: RSh-12
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- “RSh-12”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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