Izhevsk Mechanical Plant (JSC "IMZ", part of the "Kalashnikov" concern) has produced more than 700,000 Іж-79-9Т травматический ( травматический) pistols since 2004, designed for active self-defense.
Іж-79-9Т is the first Russian and most popular травматический ( травматический) pistol. Since it was created by Petr Ivshin, taking into account the constructive similarity with the Makarov combat pistol (PM), it was nicknamed "Makarych". Like the PM, Іж-79-9Т received a frame, slide, and trigger mechanism made of steel, which guarantees its accuracy when shooting and reliability in operation.
травмат ( травматический) Іж-79-9Т Shoots:
- gas cartridges
- rubber bullets
- noise cartridges
IMZ emphasized that "Makarych" is protected from firing live ammunition. The device of the barrel channel does not allow firing without irreversible changes to the pistol.
Modifications of Іж-79-9Т:
- Іж-79-9Т with magazines for 8 and 10 rounds
- МР-80-13Т
- МР-79-9ТМ
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