MSP Groza silent pistol
The MSP Groza ("thunderstorm") silent pistol is a double-barrel, derringer-type firearm designed in the Soviet Union in 1972.[1] The firearm is chambered for the silent 7.62×38 SP-3 cartridge which is fed via a two-round clip. The weapon was designed at the request of the special service. It is no longer in production, having been superseded by more modern designs.
| MSP Groza silent pistol | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Silent, derringer |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Soviet Union Russia |
| Wars | Cold War Soviet–Afghan War |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1972 |
| Manufacturer | Tula Arsenal |
| Produced | 1972–2002 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 530 g |
| Length | 115 mm |
| Barrel length | 2×66 mm |
| Cartridge | 7.62×38 SP-3 |
| Caliber | 7.62 mm |
| Barrels | 2 |
| Action | Break-action, Double Action Only |
| Muzzle velocity | 200 m/s |
| Feed system | 2-round clip |
| Sights | Fixed, iron sights |
The weapon was used operationally in Afghanistan and in Central America during the Cold War.[2]
Design
The Groza uses a specialised cartridge. When fired, an internal piston within the cartridge launches the bullet forward and retains all the gases within the case, thus making a near silent weapon with almost no flash.[2]
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References
- Woodard, W. Todd (24 October 2016). Cartridges of the World: A Complete and Illustrated Reference for Over 1500 Cartridges. Iola, Wisconsin: F+W Media, Inc. p. 428. ISBN 978-1-4402-4642-5.
- Cutshaw, Charles Q. (2006). Tactical Small Arms of the 21st Century. Iola, Wisconsin: Krause Publications. pp. 101–102. ISBN 0-87349-914-X.
- Gander, Terry (2002). Jane's Infantry Weapons 2002–2003. Jane's Information Group. p. 298. ISBN 0-7106-2434-4.
External links
- MSP silent pistol (USSR / Russia)
- Юрий Пономарёв "МСП. Русский «Дерринджер» или «карманный бокфлинт»?", КАЛАШНИКОВ. ОРУЖИЕ, БОЕПРИПАСЫ, СНАРЯЖЕНИЕ, 2006/3
- Video of MSP
- http://www.forgottenweapons.com/russian-silent-ammunition/
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