Manufacturer: Science Industrial Association "Fort" of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine (SIA "Fort")
Lightweight, single-block, solid frame made of high quality polymer allows to keep firepower with small weight of the pistol. There is Picatinny rail on the front, lower part of the frame where it is possible to mount the tactical flashlight or laser designator.
Pistol “Fort 17” is also available for cartridges cal. 9 mm kurz and provides an additional modification for left-handed shooters.
Technical characteristics (specifications) of the Fort-17
| Caliber: | 9×18 mm Makarov / 9×17 mm kurz |
| Operation mode: | Blowback operated |
| Ударно-спусковий механізм: | одинарної та подвійної дії |
| Overall length (mm): | 179 |
| Height (mm): | 131 |
| Width (mm): | 35 |
| Barrel length (mm): | 97 |
| Weight with empty magazine (up to, kg): | 0,68 |
| Magazine capacity (rds): | 15 (9×18 mm) / 16 (9×17 mm) |
| Trigger pull force (kgf): | 2,0-3,5 |
| Initial speed of the bullet (m/s): | 320 (9×18 мм) / 300 (9×17 мм) |
| Rate of shooting (rounds per minute): | 40 |
| Accuracy range (m): | 25 (9×18 мм) / 30 (9×17 мм) |
| Rifling: | 6 grooves |
The Fort-17 pistol is used by the National Police of the MIA of Ukraine and the Security Service of Ukraine (Ukrainian: Служба безпеки України (СБУ); Sluzhba bezpeky Ukrayiny or SBU).
| RELATED: | Ukrainian Fort-28 Pistol cal. 5.7x28 mm |
