The OTs-21 Malysh (russian: ОЦ-21 «Малыш», meaning "kid") is a

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for special applications where concealment is a key priority. The Malysh operates on the simple blowback principle; it is a

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only design with the ammunition capacity limited to five

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rounds (can use only 57-N-181S cartridges) in a box magazine with a base extension for more comfortable holding and firing. It features an internal hammer and there are no protrusions to hinder rapid withdrawal from a pocket or holster. The pistol has no safety other than the need for a definite pressure on the

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. There are also no sights other than a groove along the top of the slide, emphasizing the intention that the OTs-21 Malysh is limited to very short-range engagements.

Variants

* OTs-21 (''ОЦ-21'') -

versionВиктор Шунков. Боевое и служебное оружие России. М., ООО "Издательство ЭКСМО", 2012. стр.110-111 * OTs-21S (''ОЦ-21С'') - 9x17mm version * OTs-26 (''ОЦ-26 «Малыш»'') - 5.45x18mm version

Users

* - used in law enforcementПостановление Правительства Российской Федерации № 568 от 16 сентября 2006 года

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KBP Instrument Design Bureau – Official site
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