Anyone know anything about the Kalashnikov Concern PL-14 pistol?

[Artful]

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The official English language press release for the new Kalashnikov Concern PL-14 pistol arrived late, after we have already blogged about it, but I thought I would share it with you all anyway. Here it is …

Kalashnikov Concern revealed the prototype of a new 9mm pistol “PL-14″ (Pistol designed by Lebedev) at the International military-technical Forum «ARMY-2015» from June, 16 to June, 19 in Kubinka (Moscow region). The concept of the pistol was developed jointly by the experts of the Russian special forces and IPSC competitive shooters.
The distinguishing feature of “PL-14″ is its enhanced ergonomics and balance that meet modern notions of human biomechanics and modern pistol shooting techniques in the best way. Special attention was paid to the unique aesthetics of the new pistol.
“The versatility of our new pistol allows to use it not only as a military weapon for the military forces and police, but also as a pistol for different shooting competitions – said Kalashnikov CEO Alexey Krivoruchko. – We intend to produce different variants of the pistol, for example, with certain characteristics of the trigger mechanism for special forces units, as well as a civilian version with trigger that would be suitable for practicalshooting (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM11309833615) competitions as well”.
The gun is very thin in comparison with its counterparts: the thickness of the grip is 28 mm and 21mm is the thickness at the front of the slide. All controls on the pistol are ambidextrous, so it could be used by right- and left- handed shooters effectively. The pistol has Picatinny rail integrated in its construction.
Automatic calculation methods applied during the creation of the gun, will ensure great reliability. With its improved ergonomics pistol has minimal recoil and muzzle rise which makes speed shooting very effective.
Particular attention is paid to the safety of this pistol: trigger mechanism ensures that there will be no mechanical accidental discharge, even after falling from a great height onto a hard surface. In addition, the basic version will have longer and heavier trigger to prevent accidental discharge if shooter keeps his finger on the trigger. On another version of the pistol for highly skilled users (special forces and competitive shooters), trigger will be lighter.
In addition, the increased safety of the new 9mm pistol is provided by loaded chamber indicator, which allows checking the weapon even in gloves and during low light situations. In addition, the indicator has an additional function: coupled with a modified geometry of the chamber it allows shooting with defective ammunition when brass size does not meet the specs.
Caliber, 9×19
Length 220mm
Height 136mm
Thickness 28mm
Barrel length 127mm
Magazine capacity, 15 rounds
Weight without ammunition, 0.8 kg
Weight with ammunition 0.99 kg

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[ohland]

Kalashnikov Concern PL-14 pistol...also as a pistol for different shooting competitions...The pistol has Picatinny rail integrated in its construction.

First, everyone wants to put bling on their gun, and the Picatinny rail will do just that.

Second, and most significant, is I personnaly would not buy one. The Russians can pound sand until they recognize international boundaries and remove their folks from eastern Ukraine.

To those buying Russian stuff - you are supporting Putin's version of Russia. Sorry to the suffering citizens of Russia, you're taking it in the shorts again, but why provide money so Russian weapons manufacturers can increase capacity to build more stuff to destabilize their neighbors?

PS. Uncle Joe was directly responsible for the death of millions in the Ukraine through starvation. North Korea looks on in admiration.

[DR Owl Creek]

It looks a lot like a Styer to me. It probably wouldn't be a bad pistol if you could actually have the chance to try one.

Dave

[ohland]

It looks a lot like a Styer to me. Dave

Steyr Pistol M-A1
http://www.steyrarms.com/products/sporting-rifles/steyr-pistol-m-a1/
Length x Height x Width 183 mm x 130 mm x 30 mm
Weight (without ammunition) appr. 766 g (1,7 pounds)
appr. 660 g (without magazine)
Barrel Length 102 mm (4")
Calibers 9x19 / .40 S&W
Magazine Capacity 9x19 : 17 cartridges / .40 S&W: 12 cartridges
Grip Synthetic black
Trigger Way 4,0 mm (appr.0,2") (constantly)
Sights triangular / trapezoid shape
Extras rectangular sights with Trilux

[MtGun44]

Not in the market for ANYTHING from Russia anymore. I have spent a bunch of
time there and know many people, but Putin is like Hitler. Also, I have many
friends in Ukraine, further making Putin's actions a big deal to me.

[Jupiter7]

I believe this was produced in Italy and now sold in the United States as the Strike One. Larry Vicker went over and saw the pistol pre-import and watched the Russians train with the pistol.

http://www.arsenalfirearms.com/products/strike-pistol-system

[bedbugbilly]

+1 to what ohland said . . . couldn't have said it any better.

[Artful]

Thank You Jupiter7 (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/member.php?28917-Jupiter7)

[Ballistics in Scotland]

First, everyone wants to put bling on their gun, and the Picatinny rail will do just that.

Second, and most significant, is I personnaly would not buy one. The Russians can pound sand until they recognize international boundaries and remove their folks from eastern Ukraine.

To those buying Russian stuff - you are supporting Putin's version of Russia. Sorry to the suffering citizens of Russia, you're taking it in the shorts again, but why provide money so Russian weapons manufacturers can increase capacity to build more stuff to destabilize their neighbors?

PS. Uncle Joe was directly responsible for the death of millions in the Ukraine through starvation. North Korea looks on in admiration.

Thin is good, and bore low over the hand is good, but I don't think the design had anything to do with Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov, and the trade in brand names always seems less reputable than the trade in hardware. He did work for the company, a while back, but they started trading under his name either in his 93rd year or after his death.

How about if the people making and selling it were descended not from Stalin and others of that ilk, but from the millions you mentioned? In fact the generation that had close calls in person hasn't quite worked its way out of the population yet. A lot of good not buying Russian would do them. Mikhail Timofeyevich's father, for example, got away with being deported to the wilderness as a kulak, but it could have been worse.

[Patrick56]

In my eyes the PL-14 and Strike One are different pistols despite having a similar appearance. Strike one has no thumb safety and the slide release and take-down lever seems different. One story tells that both tried to get a government contract and the Strike One concept lost. Ok, the PL-14 is said to be a prototype designed by Lebedev, who knows what happens there.