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The Russian PSS 6P28 is a pistol | The Russian PSS 6P28 is a pistol using the unique 7.62x42mm noiseless cartridge, developed in 1980. A Soviet-era Black Ops weapon, it was used by Russian secret police or special forces. | ||
Contrary to what might be expected, the relatively long cartridge length for this pistol is not largely filled with smokeless powder (as is the case for most conventional pistol cartridges), but is instead dedicated to a unique piston system that, when the cartridge is triggered, delivers enough force to fire the bullet to an effective range of 25 m, afterwards sealing the cartridge neck to prevent the escape of flash, smoke, or noise. This unique system is what allows the PSS to achieve virtually noiseless semi-automatic operation without the use of bulky suppressors or slide locks that would hamper its concealability or quick deployment. This same feature, however, is also responsible for the weapon's very short range. | |||
[[Image:Pistol Russian PSS in 7.62x41mm SP-4 special purpose noiseless cartridge.jpg|thumb|400px|right|PSS, 7.62x42mm SP-4]] | [[Image:Pistol Russian PSS in 7.62x41mm SP-4 special purpose noiseless cartridge.jpg|thumb|400px|right|PSS, 7.62x42mm SP-4]] | ||
===Specifications=== | ===Specifications=== | ||
Revision as of 04:23, 2 August 2010
The Russian PSS 6P28 is a pistol using the unique 7.62x42mm noiseless cartridge, developed in 1980. A Soviet-era Black Ops weapon, it was used by Russian secret police or special forces.
Contrary to what might be expected, the relatively long cartridge length for this pistol is not largely filled with smokeless powder (as is the case for most conventional pistol cartridges), but is instead dedicated to a unique piston system that, when the cartridge is triggered, delivers enough force to fire the bullet to an effective range of 25 m, afterwards sealing the cartridge neck to prevent the escape of flash, smoke, or noise. This unique system is what allows the PSS to achieve virtually noiseless semi-automatic operation without the use of bulky suppressors or slide locks that would hamper its concealability or quick deployment. This same feature, however, is also responsible for the weapon's very short range.
Specifications
- Cartridge - 7.62×42 mm SP-4
- Action - Recoil-operated
- Muzzle velocity - 200 m/s (660 ft/s)
- Effective range - 25 m
- Maximum range - 50 m
- Feed system - 6-round detachable box
The 6P28 PSS silent pistol appears in the following:
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Point: Road to Hell | Silenced Pistol | Can upgrade to a 9 round magazine | 2005 | |
| Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots | PSS | 2008 | ||
| SOCOM: US Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 | PSS | w/ variety of accessories | 2010 |