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Izhmash IZH-46M

Name: Izhmash IZH-46M
Brand: Baikal

Breech loading · .177 Air (4.5mm) · introduced 1998

Also known as Baikal IZH-46M, MP-46M, IZh-46M

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About the Izhmash IZH-46M

The Izhmash IZH-46M is a Russian single-shot, single-stroke pneumatic match air pistol chambered in .177 (4.5mm) and built for the ISSF 10-metre air pistol event. Charged by a single forward stroke of an under-barrel cocking lever, it feeds one pellet at a time through a hammer-forged, 12-groove rifled barrel. The pistol features a highly adjustable match trigger, click-adjustable target sights, and an orthopedic grip, making it a popular budget-priced entry into Olympic-style precision air pistol shooting.

Widely regarded as one of the best-value 10-metre match air pistols ever made, the IZH-46M earned the affectionate nickname 'Izzy' among American competition shooters who used it as an affordable training and entry-level Olympic-discipline pistol.

Izhmash IZH-46M specifications

General

Type: Pistol
Action: Breech loading
Trigger: Single stage
Trigger pull: 0.4 kg (0.9 lb)
Calibres: .177 Air (4.5mm)
Magazine capacity: 1 rounds

Dimensions

Barrel length: 280 mm (11.0 in)
Overall length: 420 mm (16.5 in)
Height: 171 mm (6.7 in)
Width: 48 mm (1.9 in)
Weight (empty): 1.19 kg (2.63 lb)
Sight radius: 360 mm (14.2 in)

Barrel

Rifling: 12-groove right-hand twist, hammer-forged, recessed crown
Grooves: 12

Materials

Barrel: Steel
Receiver / frame: Steel
Stock: Wood
Finish: blued

Performance

Muzzle velocity (typical): 152 m/s (499 fps)
Muzzle energy (typical): 5.9 J (4 ft·lb)
Effective range: 10 m

History

Introduced: 1998
Production status: In production
Country of origin: RU
Designer: Izhevsk Mechanical Plant

Features

Single-stroke pneumatic underlever charging
Two-stage / single-stage adjustable match trigger
Trigger adjustable for position, travel, and pull weight
Click-adjustable rear sight for windage and elevation
Interchangeable front sight blades
Adjustable orthopedic grip with handrest
ISSF 10-metre air pistol configuration

Safety

Dry-fire capability without charging

Renamed MP-46M after the September 2008 Izhevsk Mechanical Plant model-designation change. Successor to the earlier IZH-46, with a longer barrel and roughly 50-60 fps higher velocity. Sold in the United States as the Baikal IZH-46M, nicknamed 'Izzy'.