The Malinnov M1P is a series of polymer-framed, short recoil-operated, double-action semi-automatic pistols designed and produced by Aegis Malinnov Sdn Bhd.[2]

Malinnov M1P
Malinnov M1P in 9mm Parabellum in display
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of originMalaysia
Service history
Used byMalaysia
Production history
Designed2012–2013[1]
ManufacturerAegis Malinnov Sdn Bhd
Unit costRM 4,000 (2016)
Produced2013–present
VariantsM1P
1911[1]
Specifications
Mass830 g (1.83 lb)
Length210 mm (8.3 in)
Barrel length118 mm (4.6 in)
Width139.1 mm (5.48 in)
Height35 mm (1.4 in)

Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
ActionDouble action, short recoil operation
Muzzle velocity347 m/s (1,138 ft/s)
Effective firing range50 m (55 yd)
Feed system16 rounds
SightsIron sight with Tritium light

History

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The design of this weapon involved research and development for four years with almost ten prototypes and each was extensively tested. The basics of this weapon were originally from Glock and Beretta pistols and the company developed a sidearm with this M1P classification for reverse engineering.[3]

The pistol is planned to be launched by 2017.[4] It first appeared at the 2016 DSA convention.[5] According to the local newspaper, The Star, it would be sold at RM4,000 each.[6]

Variants

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The M1P would consist of the following:[7]

  • Law Enforcement/Military Type
  • Competitive Type

References

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  1. ^ a b "Malinnov kebanggaan negara". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). 22 April 2016. Retrieved 15 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Pistol Buatan Malaysia Bakal Masuki Pasaran - Niaga | mStar". 21 April 2016.
  3. ^ "Defence Service Asia 2016 MALINNOV (Malaysian Innovation) Part 2". Malaysian Defence (in Malay). 19 April 2016. Retrieved 15 August 2016.
  4. ^ "BERNAMA - Malaysian-Made Pistol to Enter Market by Year-End". www.bernama.com.my. Archived from the original on 22 April 2016. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Guns Around the World, Including Many I had Never Seen Before, at DSA 2016 (Photos) -". 9 May 2016.
  6. ^ "Check out the first ever Malaysian-made pistol! | theHive.Asia". 23 April 2016.
  7. ^ NATASHA JOIBI (21 April 2016). After pistol, firm aims for more locally-made firearms. The Stars.