Review & Range Report > Baikal MP446 Viking
In 1990s, Russians decided to replace their time tested sidearm, Makarov PM with a weapon with more capacity and potency. The trials, codenamed Grach, started in 1993. The new pistol was to be capable of firing 7N21 round, a very hot ammo with AP bullets. Lot many handguns were presented in the trial but finally the handgun designed by Vladimir Yarygin and manufactured in Izhevsk Mechanical Plant (known to the world as Baikal) was selected. The pistol was named MP443 Grach or Yarygin Pya (Yarygin’s pistol). Grach is now the official side arm of Russian Army.
In 2001, a sporting version of MP443 was developed and was named as MP446 Viking. The only major difference in the Grach and Viking is the frame. Grach has a steel frame while Viking has a polymer one.
As per the Viking Manual (MP-446.776316.004.NC), MP446 Viking is available in variety of versions including:
- A version with a plastic frame, non-adjustable or adjustable rear sight, 112.8 or 120 mm barrel and a 18 or 10 rounds magazine capacity.
- A version with a plastic frame, non-adjustable rear sight, 112.8 or 120 mm barrel and a 18 or 10 rounds magazine capacity and a bright nickel-plated slide.
- A version with a steel frame, adjustable rear sight, 120 mm barrel and a 18 or 10 rounds magazine capacity
The version discussed in this review is the one shown in the pics; having a plastic frame, non-adjustable rear sight, 112.8 mm barrel and a 18 rounds magazine capacity. This gun is not NIB, has already fired around 750 rounds hence you would see signs of wear & tear in the pics below
BASIC SPECS
Model: MP446 Viking
Manufacturer: Izhevsk Mechanical Plant (IZH Baikal)
Caliber: 9x19 mm Parabellum
Dimensions: 196x145x38 mm (length x height x width)
Barrel: 112.8 mm
Weight(unloaded): 870 grams
Capacity: 18 rounds
Sights: Fixed front, dovetail rear, three dot type. Adjustable sights available on orders.
Sight Radius: 165 mm
Slide: Forged Steel
Frame: Polymer
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In 1990s, Russians decided to replace their time tested sidearm, Makarov PM with a weapon with more capacity and potency. The trials, codenamed Grach, started in 1993. The new pistol was to be capable of firing 7N21 round, a very hot ammo with AP bullets. Lot many handguns were presented in the trial but finally the handgun designed by Vladimir Yarygin and manufactured in Izhevsk Mechanical Plant (known to the world as Baikal) was selected. The pistol was named MP443 Grach or Yarygin Pya (Yarygin’s pistol). Grach is now the official side arm of Russian Army.
In 2001, a sporting version of MP443 was developed and was named as MP446 Viking. The only major difference in the Grach and Viking is the frame. Grach has a steel frame while Viking has a polymer one.
As per the Viking Manual (MP-446.776316.004.NC), MP446 Viking is available in variety of versions including:
- A version with a plastic frame, non-adjustable or adjustable rear sight, 112.8 or 120 mm barrel and a 18 or 10 rounds magazine capacity.
- A version with a plastic frame, non-adjustable rear sight, 112.8 or 120 mm barrel and a 18 or 10 rounds magazine capacity and a bright nickel-plated slide.
- A version with a steel frame, adjustable rear sight, 120 mm barrel and a 18 or 10 rounds magazine capacity
The version discussed in this review is the one shown in the pics; having a plastic frame, non-adjustable rear sight, 112.8 mm barrel and a 18 rounds magazine capacity. This gun is not NIB, has already fired around 750 rounds hence you would see signs of wear & tear in the pics below
BASIC SPECS
Model: MP446 Viking
Manufacturer: Izhevsk Mechanical Plant (IZH Baikal)
Caliber: 9x19 mm Parabellum
Dimensions: 196x145x38 mm (length x height x width)
Barrel: 112.8 mm
Weight(unloaded): 870 grams
Capacity: 18 rounds
Sights: Fixed front, dovetail rear, three dot type. Adjustable sights available on orders.
Sight Radius: 165 mm
Slide: Forged Steel
Frame: Polymer
CLICK HERE TO READ THE COMPLETE REVIEW AND RANGE REPORT OF BAIKAL MP 446 VIKING
