Re: Russian issue question?

[MathesonT@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 7/14/2001 12:11:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
CamaroGen1@aol.com writes:


>      Does anyone know what the standard issue sidearm is for the Russian 
> police and security forces?? 


There is no such thing as standard issue.  Local police are most likely to be 
packing PM, PSM, or AKSU.  No spare ammo issued.  Privately purchased or 
"sponsored" weapons are incouraged, so be prepared for anything.  Interior 
Ministry personnel can be packing almost anything as they have access to 
limited production models (from Ministry owned companies) and western 
weapons.  PM and PMM are more likely than the PSM, but you can also expect 
OTs-23, 27, or 33s.  Toss in any of the MP-series pistols and long arms that 
are carried as standard, and almost anything can be encountered.  Have some 
fun and throw all sorts of stuff at them.

Rob