The MP-446 Viking is a 9mm semi-automatic handgun originating from Russia.
The MP-446 Viking was created by the Izhevsk Mechanical Plant as the civilian version of the MP-443 Grach Yarygin PYa pistol used by the Russian military since 2003.
The MP-446 is a short recoil-operated, locked breech pistol. It weighs around when unloaded, and has a magazine capacity of 18 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.
The export variant comes with either a 10-round or 18-round double-column, two position feed box magazine.
Sport modification of ÃÂÃÂ -446 "Viking" pistol.
It was developed according to the requirements of the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC).
In 2003, the ÃÂà-446á "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; barrel length version is available.
Improved version of the MP-446C, 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