Source: World Wide Web
A source from Russia's powerful organization said a few days ago that the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs will gradually replace the "Makarov" pistol that is technically backward in the current use of law enforcement departments. It is reported that the latter is equipped with as many as 100,000 in Russia's powerful institutions.
Russian new "Lebedev" pistol Infographic
The Russian Satellite News Agency reported on October 20 that the source said: "According to the results of the national test, the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs has installed a new type of 'Lebedev' compact pistol." The new gun "will gradually replace the technically obsolete 'Makarov' pistol made in the Soviet era."
According to the report, the new generation of "Lebedev" compact pistol developed by the Russian Kalashnikov Group, it is different from the basic "Lebedev" in that the gun body is shorter, lower in height and lighter in weight. The gun uses a 9X19 millimeter bullet and a magazine capacity of 14 rounds, which is easy to conceal and carry.
In an interview with the US media, Larry Wickers, a former US special operator, praised Russia's new generation of "Lebedev" pistols, saying that it would be as popular around the world as the AK-47 assault rifle in the future. Wix said the trigger design of the pistol was great, improved safety, and more ergonomic.
It is reported that the previous generation of "Makarov" pistols, developed in 1948, has been unable to meet many modern requirements, including accuracy and firepower. At present, the Russian powerful agency is equipped with as many as 100,000 Makarov pistols.
![The history of the development of Russian pistols, from the famous "Makarov" to "Lebedev"[fig]](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=)