The Malinnov M1P is a series of polymer-framed, short recoil-operated, double-action semi-automatic pistols designed and produced by Aegis Malinnov Sdn Bhd.[2]
| Malinnov M1P | |
|---|---|
 Malinnov M1P in 9mm Parabellum in display | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Malaysia |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Malaysia |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2012–2013[1] |
| Manufacturer | Aegis Malinnov Sdn Bhd |
| Unit cost | RM 4,000 (2016) |
| Produced | 2013–present |
| Variants | M1P 1911[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 830 g (1.83 lb) |
| Length | 210 mm (8.3 in) |
| Barrel length | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Width | 139.1 mm (5.48 in) |
| Height | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum |
| Action | Double action, short recoil operation |
| Muzzle velocity | 347 m/s (1,138 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Feed system | 16 rounds |
| Sights | Iron sight with Tritium light |
History
editThe design of this weapon involved research and development for four years with almost ten prototypes and each was extensively tested. The basics of this weapon were originally from Glock and Beretta pistols and the company developed a sidearm with this M1P classification for reverse engineering.[3]
The pistol is planned to be launched by 2017.[4] It first appeared at the 2016 DSA convention.[5] According to the local newspaper, The Star, it would be sold at RM4,000 each.[6]
Variants
editThe M1P would consist of the following:[7]
- Law Enforcement/Military Type
- Competitive Type
References
edit- ^ a b "Malinnov kebanggaan negara". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). 22 April 2016. Retrieved 15 August 2016.
- ^ "Pistol Buatan Malaysia Bakal Masuki Pasaran - Niaga | mStar". 21 April 2016.
- ^ "Defence Service Asia 2016 MALINNOV (Malaysian Innovation) Part 2". Malaysian Defence (in Malay). 19 April 2016. Retrieved 15 August 2016.
- ^ "BERNAMA - Malaysian-Made Pistol to Enter Market by Year-End". www.bernama.com.my. Archived from the original on 22 April 2016. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
- ^ "Guns Around the World, Including Many I had Never Seen Before, at DSA 2016 (Photos) -". 9 May 2016.
- ^ "Check out the first ever Malaysian-made pistol! | theHive.Asia". 23 April 2016.
- ^ NATASHA JOIBI (21 April 2016). After pistol, firm aims for more locally-made firearms. The Stars.
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