Fort-17
Semi-automatic pistol
The Fort 17 (Ukrainian: Форт-17) is a semi-automatic pistol which was designed in the year 2004 by Ukrainian firearms designer RPC Fort.
01Design details
The pistol is similar to the Fort 12, but as it's made of polymer, the Fort-17 is much lighter than its predecessor.
The Fort-17 also features a removable grip backstrap to fit a particular shooter's grip.
02Variants
| English | Ukrainian | Cartridge | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort-17 | Форт-17 | 9×18mm Makarov | ||
| Fort-17 CURZ | Форт-17 CURZ | 9 mm Kurz | ||
| Kobra | Кобра | 9×18mm Makarov | IPSC sport pistol | |
| Kordon | Кордон | .22 Long Rifle | Sporting pistol;10 rounds box magazine | |
| Fort 17R | Форт-17Р | Rubber bullets | Non-lethal gas pistol | |
| Fort 17T | Форт-17T |
03Accessories
| English name | Ukrainian name | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| LT-6A | ЛТ-6А | Gun-mounted flashlight | |
| Migdal | Мигдаль | A helmet-mounted weapon accessory invented for special forces; it allows its operator to both see and attack an armed target using a periscope-like lens, without exposing the operator to counterattack |
04Users
- Ukraine
- Lugansk People's Republic
- At least several pistols
Former
- Imports were allowed since 2007 until July 2011
- Since August 2014, Ukraine have banned the export of arms and military products to Russia, including magazines and other spare parts for previously sold pistols.
Sources and credits
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Images, from Wikimedia Commons:
- Fort-17.jpg by Andrey Butko, CC BY-SA 3.0
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