RSh-12
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| RSh-12 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2014-present |
| Used by | Federal Security Service |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Viktor Zelenko |
| Designed | 2000 |
| Manufacturer | KBP Instrument Design Bureau |
| Produced | 2000–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.2 kg (4.9 lb)[1] |
| Length | 357 mm (14.1 in) with no stock and no silencer[1]
462 mm (18.2 in) with folded stock[1] 679 mm (26.7 in) with unfolded stock[1] 830 mm (33 in) with unfolded stock and a silencer[1] |
| Width | 53 mm (2.1 in)[1] |
| Height | 159 mm (6.3 in)[1] |
| Cartridge | 12.7×55mm STs-130 |
| Action | Double-action revolver |
| Feed system | 5-round cylinder |
| Sights | adjustable dioptric sight and a fixed sight with a V-shaped slot |
The RSh-12 is a Russian-made revolver chambered in 12.7×55mm STs-130.
It fires from the bottom chamber of the cylinder (like the Chiappa Rhino and Mateba Autorevolver) rather than the more common top chamber, and is chambered for the same ammunition as the ASh-12.7 battle rifle.
Users[]
See also[]
- ASh-12.7
- Mateba Autorevolver
- Chiappa Rhino
- MP-412 REX
References[]
External links[]
- Meet The RSh-12: The Most Powerful Revolver In The World is Russian
- Штурмовой револьвер РШ-12 из Тулы
- Most Powerful Revolver Pistol
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