MP-461
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| MP-461 | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Non-lethal handgun |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Service history | |
| In service | Current |
| Production history | |
| Produced | since 2002 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 0.172 kg |
| Length | 118 mm |
| Width | 30 mm |
| Cartridge | 18×45 mm[1] |
| Caliber | 18 mm |
| Barrels | 2[1] |
| Action | break action |
| Feed system | 2-round chamber[1] |
| Sights | simple iron sights |
The MP-461 (Mechanical Plant-461) is a Russian compact non-lethal pistol.
The gun was designed in early 2000s. In January 2002 Izhevsk Mechanical Plant announced name and photo of new MP-461 pistol.[1] In March 2002, the prototype was presented at the "IWA-2002" exhibition in Nuremberg and offered for export.[2]
In November 2002, this pistol was shown at the "INTERPOLITEX-2002" exhibition in Moscow[3] and plant started its serial production.[4]
Since 2007 MP-461 are equipped with laser designator.[5]
Design
The MP-461 is a two-barreled break-action gun. It has two vertical chambers in its detachable chamber block.
Users
Kazakhstan – it is used by private security guards[6]
Kyrgyzstan – since June 27, 2002 is allowed as self-defense weapon for civil population[7]
Russia – The use of non-lethal weapons in Russia is permitted to civil population, and it is also used by private security[8] and law enforcement units.[9]
