3D Animation & Facts: The PB Suppressed Pistol

PB (Pistolet Besshumnyy) Suppressed Pistol Pistolet Besshumnyy Type: Integrally suppressed semi-automatic pistol Origin: Soviet Union/Russia In service: 1967–present Designer: A.A. Deryagin Manufacturer: Izhevsk Mechanical Plant (1967–2013), Kalashnikov Concern (2013–present) Produced: 1967–present Cartridge: 9×18mm Makarov Action: Simple blowback, DA/SA Feed system: 8-round detachable box magazine (Makarov pistol) The PB (Pistolet Besshumnyy, English: Silent Pistol) is a Soviet/Russian integrally suppressed semi-automatic pistol developed and manufactured by Izhevsk Mechanical Plant, based on the Makarov pistol. It is/was used by the KGB, Ministry of Internal Affairs special units (OMON) and Soviet Army reconnaissance groups. The PB has an integral suppressor, which, unlike most similar systems, consists of two parts. This allows the pistol to be carried and kept concealed without the front section of the suppressor attached. The pistol may also be fir