# Kalashnikov PLK compact pistol ready to hit the market

- Link: https://www.military.africa/2021/02/kalashnikov-plk-compact-pistol-ready-to-hit-the-market/
- Published: 2021-02-16T12:15:55+01:00
- Author: Military Africa

Kalashnikov group is presenting a new PLK compact pistol for the first time at the
largest Middle East arms exhibition IDEX-2021, which will be held in Abu-Dhabi, 
the capital of the United Arab Emirates from February 21 to February 25.

“Another new product Kalashnikov group will showcase at the IDEX exhibition is PLK–
compact Lebedev pistol chambered for 9×19 round. This handgun passed state technical
trials in Russian Federation and already proved its reliability in a harsh environment,”
said Dmitry Tarasov, CEO of the Kalashnikov Group.

Compact size and sufficient magazine capacity make PLK suitable for concealed carry,
necessary for plainclothes law enforcement personnel. Picatinny rail allows mounting
lights and lasers which are crucial in a low-light environment. One of the PLK’s
advantages is great ergonomics: slide stop, manual safety, and magazine release 
are ambidextrous and allow both right-handed and left-handed to use it equally effectively.

All necessary official permissions have been obtained so Kalashnikov is ready to
offer PLK pistols to international customers, with a particular focus on the Middle
East.

Mean while, Russia Kalashnikov has introduced a wide variety of assault rifles for
the international market. State of the art assault rifles like the AKV-521, AK-12,
and AK-19.

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The Russian arms maker recently unveiled the[ AK-19 carbine](https://www.military.africa/2021/02/kalashnikov-plk-compact-pistol-ready-to-hit-the-market/military.africa/2021/02/kalashnikov-unveils-ak-19-assault-rifle-and-plk-compact-pistol)
chambered for 5.56×45 round, one of the most popular rifle rounds in the world, 
which is currently used by NATO countries.

The AK-19 is based on the proven AK-12 assault rifle, which was accepted into service
by the Russian Armed Forces in 2018. AK-19 has a Picatinny rail, a new collapsible
folding stock, improved aperture sight, and a quick-detachable suppressor.

The Russian arms maker first showcased the AK-19 rifle at the [ARMY 2020 Expo which took place in Moscow in September 2020.](https://www.military.africa/2021/02/kalashnikov-plk-compact-pistol-ready-to-hit-the-market/military.africa/2020/09/army-2020-expo-kalashnikov-showcase-its-new-5-56x45-mm-ak-19-assault-rifle)

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The Kalashnikov AKV-521 semi-automatic carbine is designed with the battlefield 
experience gained from the Kalashnikov AK system, while featuring advanced capability.

The[ AKV-521 carbine](https://www.military.africa/2021/02/kalashnikov-plk-compact-pistol-ready-to-hit-the-market/military.africa/2021/02/kalashnikov-akv-521-semi-automatic-carbine)
provides shooters with modular, multi-caliber weapon is fitted with modern heavy
LPVO + NV optics / IR illumination combo. 

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