Lebedev pistol
| PLK/MPL/MPL-1 | |
|---|---|
Lebedev pistol compact (PLK) | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Dmitry Lebedev |
| Designed | 2014 |
| Manufacturer | Kalashnikov Concern |
| Produced | 2022 |
| No. built | 10,000 (2023) |
| Variants | MPL, MPL-1,PLK |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | MPL: 800 g (28.2 oz) PLK: 710 g (25.0 oz) (without magazine) |
| Length | MPL: 205 mm (8.1 in) PLK: 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Barrel length | MPL: 112 mm (4.4 in) PLK: 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Width | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Height | MPL: 136 mm (5.4 in) PLK: 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Cartridge | 9×19 mm Parabellum 9×19mm 7N21 +P+ |
| Caliber | 9mm |
| Action | Recoil-operated |
| Feed system | MPL: 16-rounds PLK: 14 rounds box magazine |
The PL-15 (Russian: ПЛ-15), commonly known as the Lebedev pistol (Пистолет Лебедева, Pistolet Lebedeva), is a semi-automatic pistol produced by Russian company Kalashnikov Concern. It was designed for use by law enforcement in Russia with a focus on ergonomics, and was introduced into service with the Ministry of Internal Affairs in 2021.