List of modern Russian small arms and light weapons

The following is a list of modern Russian small arms and light weapons which were in service in 2024:

Handguns

Revolvers WeaponCaliberIn serviceVariantsPhotoCountry Nagant M18957 shot revolver 7.62×38mmR(7.62 mm Nagant) 1895–presentstill used by some police and security forces Single action "Private's model", early and WW1 production, most converted to double action Interwar Double action "Officer's model", produced pre-WW1, WW1, interwar and WW2 Suppressed model produced after 1931 Civilian variants produced post-WW2, including long barrel carbine Shadow-7 (caliber 5.45×18mm) in 2020 Belgian, Greek, Luxembourgish, Norwegian, Polish, Spanish and Swedish variants

Pistols WeaponCaliberIn serviceVariantsPhotoCountry TT pistol 7.62x25mm Tokarev 1930–present in use in some reserve forces and carried by military officers TT-30 TT-33 1933 K54 (Vietnamese clone) M48 (Hungarian modification) PW wz. 33 (Polish clone) Type 54 (Chinese clone) Type 68 (North Korean clone) TTC (Romanian clone) Zastava M57 (Yugoslav clone) Makarov pistol 9×18mm Makarov 1951–presentstill widely used by police,military and security forces IZh-70, IZh-71, MP-71 commercial variants: 9×18mm Makarov, .380 ACP PB (pistol) (9×18mm Makarov)integrally suppressed variant PMM (9×18mm Makarov)modernized version OTs-35 (9×18mm Makarov)attaching compensator(upgrade for regular PMs) TKB-023 (9×18mm Makarov)experimental variant withpolymer frame, early 1960s Baikal-442 (9×18mm Makarov)export sporting version PSM pistol 5.45×18mm 1973–presentstill issued to highranking governmentofficials, police, military& security forces IZh-75 (commercial)Baikal-441 (.25 ACP) P-96 pistol 9×19mm Parabellum(9×18mm Makarov) 2000s–present P-96S (9×17mm) OTs-27 Berdysh 9×18mm Makarov(9×19mm Parabellum)(7.62×25mm Tokarev) 1994–presentused as service pistol in Ministry of Internal Affairs and other law enforcement. Ots-27 (9×18mm Makarov) OTs-27-2 (9×19mm Parabellum) Ots-27-7 (7.62×25mm Tokarev) OTs-33 Pernach9×18mm Makarov1996-present designed to replace the Stechkin APS in various special OMON units, the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, and other paramilitary units GSh-18 9×19mm Parabellum 2000–present one of thestandard sidearmsfor all branches ofRussian Armed Forces MP-443 GrachYarygin pistol 9×19mm Parabellum 2003–present one of the standard sidearmsfor all branches ofRussian Armed forces 6P35 Yarygin (prototype)9×19mm Parabellum

MP-446 Viking (commercial)9×19mm Parabellum

MP-446C (sporting variant)9×19mm Parabellum SR-1 Vektor Serdyukov pistol 9×21mm Gyurza 2003–present sidearm utilized in limited numbers by the Spetsnaz SR-1MSR-1MP Udav 9×21mm Gyurza 2019-presentsuccessfully passed official trials in January 2019, becoming approved for adoption by the Russian Army Poloz pistol 9×19mm Parabellum 2020–present compact version Udav pistol intended primarily for Russian Police Lebedev pistol 9×19mm Parabellum +P PL-14 (prototype) PL-15 (full size) PL-15K (compact)

Special purpose WeaponCaliberIn serviceVariantsPhotoCountry Stechkin APSStechkin automatic pistolselect-fire machine-pistol 9×18mm Makarov 1951–present AO-44 / APB (variantwith attaching suppressorand steel wire stock) SPP-1 underwater pistol 4.5×39mm 1971–present SPP-1M (updated model) PSS silent pistol also called MSS "Vul"("wool" in English) 7.62×41mm SP-4 1983–presentreplaced all previousnoiseless pistolsone-shot pistol PSS-2 (modernized;7.62×45mm SP-16) NRS-2NR-2 (survival kitinstead of pistol) 7.62×41mm SP-4 1986–present NRS (initial variant;7.62×35mm SP-3)knife / single-shotnoiseless pistoldesigned to complement the PSS OTs-38 Stechkin silent revolver 7.62×41mm SP-4 2002–present

Submachine guns WeaponCaliberIn serviceVariantsPhotoCountry PP-19 Bizon 9×18mm Makarov 1996–presentsucceeded byVityaz-SN Bizon-2 (improved variant):2 (9×18mm Makarov)2B (configuration withattaching suppressor)2-01 (9×19mm Parabellum)2-02 (.380 ACP)2-03 (integral suppressor)2-07 (7.62×25mm Tokarev,box magazine)Bizon-3 (improved variant) helical magazine SR-2 Veresk 9×21mm Gyurza 1999–present SR-2M Vityaz-SN closed boltblowback operatedKalashnikov variant 9×19mm Parabellum 1990s–presentstandard SMGfor all branches ofRussian militaryand police forces Vityaz-SN PP-2000 9×19mm Parabellum 2008–presentstandard SMGfor all branches ofpolice forces PP-2000 PP-91 KEDR 9×18mm Makarov 1994–present used by parts of Ministry of Internal Affairs PP-71 (prototype)PP-90-01 (variant withintegrated silencer)PP-9 "Klin" (1996–2002 forMVD9×18mm PMM) PPK-209×19mm Parabellum

Special purpose WeaponCaliberIn serviceVariantsPhotoCountryOTs-02 Kiparis Submachine Gun 30-round magazine9×18mm Makarov1991–presentPP-90 Folding Submachine gun9×18mm Makarov1990s used by MVDPP-90M1 Submachine gun Helical 64-round magazine9×19mm Parabellum1990s used by Spetsnaz

Shotguns WeaponCaliberIn serviceVariantsPhotoCountryKS-23 Pump Action Shotgun23x75mmR1970–present, used by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Border Guard ServiceRMB-93 Pump-action shotgun12-gauge shotgun1993 Used by Police of Russia and other security forcesSaiga-12 Semi-Automatic Shotgun12-gauge shotgun, 16, 20, .410 gauge shotgunLate 1990s Used by Russian armed forcesMolot Bekas-M Pump-action sporting shotgun12 gauge, 20 gauge 28 gauge, .410 bore and 32-gauge shotgun1999 Used by Police of Russia and other security forcesVepr-12 Magazine fed semi-automatic shotgun12 gauge2003 Used by Police of Russia and other security forcesMTs255 Double action 5 round internal revolving cylinder type shotgun12 gauge, 20 gauge, 28 gauge, 32 gauge, .410 bore shotgun1993 Used by Police of Russia and Russian armed forces and other security forcesMTs255 (МЦ255) – civilian version, has a permanent wooden butt and fore-end. The guns are available in 12 gauge, 20, 28 and 32 gauges, and .410 bore. At present, it is not commercially available, only parts are available on request. MTs255-12 (МЦ255-12) – police version (for ammunition 12/70 and 12/76), designed for law enforcement and security agencies, is distinguished by accessories made of black plastic, folding stock and a "Picatinny rail" bar for attaching sighting devices.

Rifles

Bolt-action

WeaponCaliberIn serviceVariantsPhotoCountryMosin–Nagant"3-line rifle""Mosin"7.62×54mmR1891–presentstill used by somemilitia forcessniper rifle commonlyused by police andmilitary snipers1891 infantry1891 dragoon1891 cossack1891/19101891/19301891/1952 KGBsniper1907 carbine1938 carbine1944 carbine SV-987.62×51mm NATO7.62×54mmR.338 Lapua Magnum2003–presentModernized (1)VKS sniper rifle12.7×55mm STs-1302004–presentSome variants are in deploymentLobaev Sniper Rifle.338 Federal (.308 Winchester).408 Cheyenne Tactical.300 Winchester Magnum.338 Lapua Magnum6.5×47mm Lapua6.5-284 Norma.40 Lobaev Whisper.375 Cheyenne Tactical2010–presentSVL variant chambered for .408 Cheyenne Tactical is used by the Federal Protective Service of Russia.Lobaev SVL sniper rifle (Russia)Other variants include OVL, SVLK-14S, SVLK-14M, DXL, TSVL and DVL.Orsis T-50007.62×51mm NATO (.308 Winchester).300 Winchester Magnum.338 Lapua Magnum6.5×47mm Lapua.375 H&H Magnum.260 Remington2017–presentORSIS 12.7, chambered in either 12.7x108mm or 12.7x99mm NATO/.50 BMG

Semi-automatic

WeaponCaliberIn serviceVariantsPhotoCountrySKS / Simonovself-loading carbine7.62×39mm1945–presentstill used by some police &militia forces, also used asceremonial rifleDragunov SVD7.62×54mmR1963–presentSVU (bullpup)SVDK (9.3×64mm)SVDS (folding stock):590mm barrel (SVDS-D)

Selective-fire

WeaponCaliberIn serviceVariantsPhotoCountryАК-47 / AK7.62×39mm1949–present replaced by AKM can still befound in armories.AKS folding stock AK(S)N night scope rail Issue 1949 stamped receiver Issue 1951 milled receiver Issue 1954 lightened milled receiver variantAKM

modernized AK-477.62×39mm1959–present replaced by AK-74 still in use bypolice and militia forcesS-04-M, A-55 prototypes AKMS folding stock AKM(S)N night scope rail AKM(S)L flash suppressor & night scope rail RPK (machine gun)AK-745.45×39mm1974–present replaced by AK-74M can still be foundin large numbers40-P/720-P/A-017, A-3 prototypes AKS 74 (folding stock) AKS 74 AK(S)-74N night scope rail RPK 74 (machine gun) AKS-74U (carbine)AK-74M

modernized AK-745.45×39mm1991–present current issueA-60/61 (prototypes) AK-105 (carbine) RPK-74M (machine gun) AK-101 (5.56×45mm) AK-102 (carbine) RPK-201 (machine gun) AK-103 (7.62×39mm) AK-104 (carbine) RPKM (machine gun)AN-94 / NikonovAssault Rifle5.45×39mm1997–present used in limited numbers tooexpensive for general issueAM-175.45×39mm2017-The AM-17 is in limited use with FSB, FSO, Russian National Guard AK-12 / AK-155.45×39mm7.62×39mmAccepted into service in January 2018 in a small quantity of ~50,000 units. A new revision was released in August 2020. All new rifles manufactured will be the revised version. All of the previous revision rifles will be upgraded to the latest revision. Changes include an updated pistol grip, buttstock and many other changes.A-545 / A-762 modernized AEK-971, also known as KORD assault rifle5.45×39mm7.62×39mm In January 2018 it was announced that the rifle has been adopted in 5.45×39mm and 7.62×39mm chamberings by the Russian military. The first orders for the A-545 rifle were announced in mid-2020. It is believed these orders total about 500 assault rifles that were destined for Spetsnaz units and some Airborne personnel.A545 “6P67 KORD-5,45” assault rifle and A762 “6P68 KORD-7,62” assault rifle (Russia)AK-2037.62×39mm The AK-203 was developed in the 2010s by Kalashnikov Concern. The Indian Army is procuring 670,000 AK-203 assault rifles to replace the INSAS, through a contract with Russia.

Special purpose WeaponCaliberIn serviceVariantsPhotoCountryAPS

underwater automatic rifle1975–presentAS Val

silent assault rifle9×39mm1980s–presentVSS Vintorez (sniper rifle)9A-91

compact assault rifle9×39mm1993–presentVSK-94 (sniper rifle)A-9 (9×19mm Parabellum)A-7.62 (7.62×25mm Tokarev)AK-9

carbine, subsonic ammunition9×39mm2000s–presentSR-3 Vikhr9×39mm1996-presentSR-3M and SR-3MP modernizationsShAK-12

urban assault rifle12.7×55mm STs-1302010–presentADS

amphibiousassault rifle5.45×39mm /5.45×39mm PSP2013–presentCarbine

A-91 (non-amphibious):7.62×39mm, 5.56×45mm

Anti-materiel rifles WeaponCaliberIn serviceVariantsPhotoCountryOSV-96 folding barrel12.7×108mm2000s–presentV-94 (early variant)KSVK / ASVK /6S8 / ASV Kord12.7×108mm1990s–present

Machine guns

Squad automatic weapons (SAWs)/ Light Machine Guns (LMGs)

WeaponCaliberIn serviceVariantsPhotoCountryRPD / Light Machine Gun7.62×39mm1945–presentstill used by special forcesand militia forcesRPK / KalashnikovLight Machine Gun7.62×39mm1959–presentstill used by policeand militia forcesAKM (assault rifle)

S-108(-M), P-55prototypes

RPKS (folding stock)

RPK(S)Nnight scope rail

RPK(S)Lflash suppressor& night scope rail

RPKM (modernized)

RPK-203 (export variant)

RPK-204 (7.62×51mm NATO) RPK-745.45×39mm1974–presentcurrent issueAK-74 (assault rifle)

RPKS-74 (folding stock)

RPK(S)-74N:night scope rail

RPK-74M (modernized)

RPK-201 (5.56×45mm NATO)RPK-165.45×39mm2018–presentRPL-205.45×39mm2020

General-purpose

WeaponCaliberIn serviceVariantsPhotoCountryPK machine gunKalashnikov Machine Gun7.62×54mmR1961–presentPKM (modernized)

PK(M)S (configurationwith mount)

PK(M)B (APCconfiguration)

PKT(M) (tank variant)

Pecheneg (rifle-caliber SAW)Pecheneg machine gunKalashnikov Machine Gun7.62×54mmR2001–presentPKM (modernized)

PK(M)S (configurationwith mount)

PK(M)B (APCconfiguration)

PKT(M) (tank variant)

Pecheneg (rifle-caliber SAW) AEK-999 7.62×54mmR 2008-present

Heavy Machine Guns (HMGs)

WeaponCaliberIn serviceVariantsPhotoCountryDShK 1938 / Degtyaryov-Shpagin Large-Calibre12.7×108mm1938–presentDShKM (Modernized version)

Type 54 (Chinese unlicensed production)

HMG PK-16 (Pakistani variant)KPV / VladimirovMachine Gun14.5×114mm1949–presentPKP (infantry variant; notto be confused withPecheneg machine gun)