. Ended state control over Russian gun for the Ministry of defence, which is expected to replace the Makarov pistol. About this stated the press service of the Central research Institute of precision engineering (TSNIITOCHMASH, part of rostec ). in October, the General Director of the Institute albert Tanks said in the interview Last news that the tests have to pass before the end of 2018, after which a conclusion will be made on the supply of new weapons the army. "validation of a new promising complex pistol chambered 9я┘21 took place from August to December this year on a trial basis of JSC "TSNIITOCHMASH" and landfills, the Ministry of defense of Russia in the Western and Central military districts. Here are the results of tests pistol of the complex under consideration by the state Commission ", - explained in the Ministry. Pistol complex were tested for resistance to temperature extremes and durability under mechanical stress. We also studied the ballistic parameters. first it was announced that a new gun chambered for 9? 21 is being developed for the Russian army and is designed to replace the Makarov pistol (PM). In addition to the PM, currently focused chambered for 9? 18 Stechkin pistol. For the most part they are units of special purpose. <span style="color:darkgray