The RSh-12 (Russian: Револьвер Штурмовой калибра 12,7, romanized: Revolver Shturmovoy kalibra 12.7, lit. 'Assault revolver calibre 12.7') is a Russian-made revolver chambered in 12.7×55mm STs-130.
| RSh-12 | |
|---|---|
 Illustration of the 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 |
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 ShAK-12 battle rifle and VKS rifle.
Variant
Military variant
Civilian variant
Originally introduced in 2020, by late 2021 these carbines are still in final stages of development, and there’s no firm information on their future availability and pricing.
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