Self-loading pistols MP-448 "Skif" and MP-448 "Skif-Mini"

It can be called a coincidence, it can be differently, but since the beginning of the 90s of the 20th century, that is, since the Russian government declared its declarative rights to independence, sovereignty and self-determination, the work of Russian light weapons designers on the development of new species weapons melee. In addition to political events, it is also related to the overcoming of authoritarianism, including and among designers. In addition, the Tokarev and Makarov pistols of the Soviet Union’s armaments in the security forces of the Soviet Union were morally outdated and did not meet the requirements for a melee weapon. Over the next decade, the designers of only two design bureaus, Izhevsk and Tula, developed about 15 types of new pistols and submachine guns. One of the ways in which the gunsmiths of Izhevsk went weaponry was the way to modernize the Makarov pistol in service in the Soviet Army. Designers took the positive qualities that were inherent in this system and improved those nodes and mechanisms whose work was recognized as insufficiently effective. Such systems, which left the workshops of the plant after a serious modernization and replacement of parts of components and mechanisms, were the self-loading pistols MP-448 "Skif" and MP-448 "Skif-Mini".

Self-loading pistol MP-448 "Skif"
The self-loading pistol MP-448 "Skif" was preparing for mass production as the main type of small arms for the units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. The basic modernization project was taken Makarov pistol, from there was borrowed USM, which proved to be reliable reliability during long operation. At the end of the 20th century 90, the product underwent a serious revision in the laboratories and workshops of the Izhevsk Mechanical Plant. For all its similarity to the PM. MP-448 structurally differs from the prototype of the above work on modernization. "Skiff" could not arrange the military command, it was good to choose from, but it could be an excellent wearable option for self-defense for the civilian population of Russia. Unfortunately, at that time our society was still not “ripe” before being allowed to sell weapons to the majority of the population of the country .. As they say, there was not a level of civil consciousness that would allow the free sale of weapons in the country ..
Design features

The product was created using computer "know-how" technology. The Skif pistol was originally created on a computer using a three-dimensional modeling program, and then preparations for the mold were prepared. In the MP-448, the shape of the handle and its angle of inclination were altered: the Makarov pistol had 8 degrees, the new design had 15 degrees. The main difference between the "Skiff" and the Makarov pistol is the use of a particularly strong frame made of polymeric compounds, whereas the PM used a metal frame. Because of this, the mass of the new product was less on 150 than on the PM.

The self-loading pistol MP-448 “Skif” has double-row clips on 12 cartridges for use, similar to PMM clips, but the clips latch on Skif is more conveniently located on the gun body. It is made in the form of a large button in the shape of a rectangle, which is located at the base of the trigger guard to the left of the pistol grip, and moves freely with the finger of the hand, which produces a shot. As mentioned earlier, the USM "Skif" is similar to the same device on the PM, which is subject to self-cocking, with the trigger open. The mechanical safety lever is located on the left side of the bolt, and when it is on, releases the trigger from combat cocking, after which it stops the sear, the trigger and the shutter. The aiming equipment is fixed, the rear sight is mounted on the bolt mechanism in the dovetail slot. A special guide was made on the frame under the barrel for mounting a laser sight or a flashlight. Automation of the product operates due to the free rollback of the bolt mechanism.

Incomplete disassembly of the MR-448 "Skif"
Incomplete disassembly of the MP-448 is slightly different from incomplete disassembly of the PM - instead of the trigger guard moving vertically, the role of the stopper of the bolt part is assigned to a special swivel lever, which is located on the left side, on the frame of the gun, above the trigger guard.

Service MR-448 "Skiff"
The maintenance and operation of the MP-448 pistol is extremely simple. The gun is so constructively assembled that it consists of a small number of parts, which, together with the clip, has only 35 units. All types of weapons disassembly are carried out by one ramrod, which is in the complete set of the pistol.

Modifications pistol MP-448 "Skif"
The modification of the gun MP-448 "Skiff" is available in a single version. This MP-448 "Skif-mini" - a variant of the MP-448 "Skif" with a shortened barrel length, except for the linear dimensions and the number of cartridges in the holder, is no different. For comparison, you can see that the bolt and the upper part of the product are almost uniformly similar to the contour of the Makarov pistol. The letter "C" in the abbreviation of the name stands for compact, from the word "compact".

Performance characteristics of the MP-448 "Skif" / MP-448С "Skif-Mini"
Caliber ... 9 mm
Cartridge - 9x18 PM (9x17 K) / 9x17K
Product weight - 0,64 / 0,59 kg
Product length - 165 / 145 mm
Barrel (length) mm 93,5 / 73,5
The number of rounds in the holder - 12 (10) / 8

Comments

[core]

society has not matured you see for weapons. power is not ripe.

[Ascetic]

The authorities are afraid to arm the people

[core]

yes then you will not boorish with people, do not talk, do not act. so the official will learn to think, and not only the official. weapons discipline, you understand the responsibility.

[Tyumen]

Are you ready to shoot in response to rudeness?
And you need to speak calmly not from fear of getting a bullet.
With your approach, you will again have to enter the dueling code.
Imagine, go to the reception - the official has a hand in a drawer,
you have a holster under your arm, both ve-e-bold. Something like this.

[core]

WHAT IS BAD IN MUTUAL POLICY? respect is your bad?

[Tyumen]

Quote: Tyumen 35

And you need to speak calmly not from fear of getting a bullet.

[Zynaps]

typical infantile militarism. it is precisely in Somalia that gentlemen respecting each other have been taking their country to the regime of a superpower with completely cultured people for many years.

personally, I do not see anything such that the population has a short-barrel in the hands. in the USSR, right up to Khrushchev, people had premium or purchased weapons in their hands. then the bald "democrat" perebzdel something and people turned their honestly earned weapons into pieces of metal. but! Given the current mess and corruption, it will be very easy for a separate category of citizens to evade responsibility for the desire to shoot at live targets. Kagbe should not be out of touch with reality and should restrain his teenage needs like "buy me a machine"!

[Pathologus]

I would have looked at you when 3-4 strong young men came up to you in the doorway and asked to "smoke"! I think in such a situation you would very much like to have a barrel at hand and not talk about "typical infantile militarism"!

[StrategBV]

And most importantly, that these guys would not want to have you . But this is just a continuation of thought

[wasjasibirjac]

and behind you a cover group with "Saiga" AND a poster BE MUTUALLY POLITE. well...............

[755962]

As they say, there was no level of civic consciousness that would allow the free sale of weapons in the country .. And the certificates necessary for registration for medical reasons you know how to "get"

[guessed]

they get normal. Even if I bought it, deploy it to the ATC. If there is even a hint of illegal use ... not even weapons, but simply physical force ..
In the current system, everything seems to be normal. Besides one BUT .. I have to collect the papers myself, and the official only considers them. Pindos option I like more. You come to the store and post the application. Two weeks later, the request is either satisfied or sent far and for long ..
You immediately realize that the bureaucrat is working out his money.
Regarding pistols ... Well, the crime rate does not reduce the availability of pistols in the population. It’s just that the criminals are becoming extremely cruel and, conditionally, now they are asking for a cigarette and only then at the butt .... If there are pistols in the population, they will simply hit with a heavy object on the back of the head ... \ If we speak objectively, even in the 90s the level of attack in the Russian Federation was lower than in usa, with the exception of murders .... Now, in this parameter, the pindostan is far ahead.

[core]

regarding the collection of papers for permission, such a hemorrhoids still look. and about the statistics of criminality in our country and in the us, I would take a look. And why immediately the United States, why not Finland or the Baltic dwarfs, many more forgot that in Russia until 1917 there was free acquisition and carrying of weapons. what a habit we have to give not ours and go from one extreme to another.

[guessed]

there are a lot of statistics on the net. not difficult to find ...
And the United States because it is close in terms of population and population structure.
Moreover, supporters of the legalization of the short-barrel just refer to pendosia.
In Russia at that time there was a qualification, property ... In the sense that not many could afford expensive firearms.
Now many people can buy a pistol for 15-20tyr.
You don’t have to go far for an example. It is enough to recall the traumatic ... People are pounding indiscriminately on each other.

[core]

from traumatic bullets, because people perceive it as a toy. the United States is not close to us not in terms of population, not in structure, not in mentality. references to US experience are not constructive. the property qualification didn’t go anywhere, I have it, for not expensive, but my friend BINELLI FOR 150 THOUSAND R. and with a short barrel. someone has a dude's beret, and to me and Makar is the plane itself. someone else has a gelding, and I have viburnum. we have everything as in adults. and in general it’s a dirty thing to divide people according to property qualifications, death equalizes everyone. and so comes rich white and fluffy, and the poor is obviously a criminal.

[alexey garbuz]

You still have to approach from behind. If a citizen is under the "chauffeur", then at least drive up to him in a tank, he won't hear. And if you are on your guard, come, try the commissar's body.

[TiRex]

you look not quantitatively but per 1000 people or per 100000 and there will be a slight difference

[core]

upon obtaining permission for hunting weapons, there was only one honest paper that members of my family did not mind. and what am I a criminal? and there will be a situation, for me there will be no question of weapons, what will be at hand and will be defended. but consciousness is that weapons are a responsibility. many operational reports about how drunk hunters shot each other? But on the hunt a real booze, in a purely male collective and without conflict, does not pass, but no one grabs a weapon, you understand the responsibility
I do not urge to sell pistols from the age of 18, but from 25 please. by this time, all the cockroaches will climb into the gun, and not when the district policeman does not sign your piece of paper if he knows you as a complete moron.

[guessed]

I understand you ... what is the problem of getting a medical certificate? to be examined by a psycho and an alcoholic? Or is this a problem for you? can the problem go to the district police officer and write an application for inspection of the box?
Why the left paper in this procedure, if you are healthy both mentally and physically and you had no problems with the law?
The only ridiculous requirement in all of this is the presence of paper from the hunting community or the sports community .... I may even want to buy some to protect my home and I'm not going to hunt and compete ...

About a booze on a hunt smiled .... Have you ever been there?

[core]

and more than once. I didn’t understand something, are you basically not a drinker? or do you suffer from eyesight? don’t see cognac in a flask?

[guessed]

Yes .. actually not drinking ... apparently lazy enough not to do what I do not need ...
I don’t particularly suffer from vision. I see everything for now.
However, I know one rule - I drank it, do not take up arms. The company will always find either the most sober or the responsible and will hide the cartridges ...

Well, on the topic ... what's the problem with inquiries? I’m getting a driver’s license - not a problem, the procedure is the same in weapons

[core]

just crap. everyone knows what is needed and begin to dizzy. you get one hehe..r. but not immediately and not so.

[TiRex]

I was, a booze is present, I don’t drink it myself, but about the paper I don’t need it, if only for home, for storage ...

[Andrey77]

We have the toughest permitting system in the world! Obtain permission for rifled hunting ... In the USA, I present the same certificates, even in a "bad" state - the license for HIDDEN carrying is provided (there are their own troubles, wearing is divided into hidden and open).

[dmitri077]

Power can be prevented by a bronze figurine (Berlusconi) or eternal applause (Lukashenko). But the problem of the lack of a reliable One-model pistol and submachine gun remains in the Fatherland!

[Andrey77]

Well, why do not want to remove the fuse box! Makarov, the same eggs side view. Take out the fuse on the trigger guard! Your mother ...

[alexey garbuz]

You still have to approach from behind. If a citizen is under the "chauffeur", then at least drive up to him in a tank, he won't hear. And if you are on your guard, come, try the commissar's body.

[understudy]

Koretsky, I hope, many have read ... Colonel, professor, doctor of jurisprudence is categorically "For" granting citizens the right to possess the Constitutional Court with all the consequences.

[taksist]

For a premeditated murder with a registered gun no one
It won’t work because if you kill with a brick, you’ll get much less. And here
in self-defense, weapons are always out of place. the law is on your side (although
it also needs to be corrected, in favor of the defender),

[Michael HORNET]

A good gun, it’s in vain that they didn’t start the series. I shot from it - very positive emotions and results
It is actually plastic + thin metal frame
Remove the stupid fuse from the PM (on a self-cocking pistol, in principle, it is not needed) and make the drummer spring-loaded
And another 50! Years can be released;)