Soviet Pistols: 5 Combat Handguns Used by the Red Army

By Maxim Popenker

The Red Army was officially formed in January of 1918. During its first decade, it was armed with legacy guns of the fallen Russian Empire, including Nagant M1895 revolvers. Recognizing the need for a more modern service sidearm, the Red Army initiated trials for a new semi-automatic pistol during the late 1920s that eventually resulted in the adoption of the Tokarev TT pistol …Read the Rest

Source:: Tactical Life