Fort 17 | |
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Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
Place of origin | Ukraine |
Service history | |
In service | 2004–present |
Used by | Ministry of Internal Affairs bank security guards |
Wars | Russo-Ukrainian War |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | RPC Fort |
Produced | 2004–present |
Specifications | |
Mass | 680 g (empty)[1] 810 g (loaded) |
Length | 180 mm[1] |
Barrel length | 95 mm |
Width | 32 mm |
Height | 130 mm |
Cartridge | 9×18mm Makarov 9×17mm |
Caliber | 9mm |
Action | Single/Double Action, semiautomatic |
Rate of fire | 40 rounds per minute[1] |
Muzzle velocity | 325 m/s |
Feed system | 13 round box magazine |
The Fort 17 (Ukrainian: Форт-17) is a semi-automatic pistol which was designed in the year 2004[2] by Ukrainian firearms designer RPC Fort.
The pistol is similar to the Fort 12, but is much lighter. It also features a removable grip backstrap to fit a particular shooter.[1]