Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
OTs-21 Malysh
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2006–
Quantity
21
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
85
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1994
- Service Entry Year2006
- DesignerY. I. Berezin = KBP Instrument Design Bureau
- Weight (Empty)0.565 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersRussia, Armenia
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×18mm Makarov (OTs-21); .380 ACP (9x17mm Short) (OTs-21S)
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length18 mm
- Calibre Class9 mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Trigger Typedouble-action only
- Safety Typeno external safety
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Effective Range (point)10 m
- Maximum Range25 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Sight TypeSingle groove on the slide
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Overall Length126 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1994
- Variants3
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width20 mm
- Height100 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2006Production started
20
years in service
21
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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