[GarySpFc]

The first articles stated it was a Makraov pistol, but Politkovskaya's newspaper is now saying it was a Izh pistol with a silencer. Silencers are more effective when used with low velocity pistols, which makes the Izh pistol he more likely of the two.

[GarySpFc]

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[Freelance Warrior]

The Russian media report that was either an "Izh" pistol or an altered tear-gas pistol (the last one could also be an Izh).

If the pistol was taken for PM this may think that is one of Izh (Baikal) produced pistols of this design for different ammo and purpose.

Like:

1. Tear-gas pistol Izh-79

2. Rubber bullet version , fires also tear gas ammo Izh-79-9Ò

3. A version for security agencies, fires weaker 0.380ACP

4. Export-only Baikal-442

As anyone can see, the 4 version can be mixed up easily.

[Thunder90]

Silencer is more proof that this was an FSB hit job.