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The Type 77 is a 9mm semi-automatic pistol in service with all branches of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of the People's Republic of China, People's Armed Police and various Chinese police forces. The Type 77 has been the main sidearm of the PLA for over two decades and is slowly being phased out by the QSZ-92 pistol in both military and police service but is still in widespread use across the country amongst second line military units and provincial police forces. Beginning in 1990, several variants of the Type 77 were developed for the international market.

Type 77 - 7.62x17mm

Specification

Weight: 500 g (17.64 oz)
Length: 148 mm (5.8 in)
Barrel length: 86.5 mm (3.4 in)
Cartridge: Type 77: 7.62x17mm Type 64
Type 77B: 9x19mm Parabellum
Action: Blowback
Muzzle velocity: 318 m/s (1,043 ft/s)
Effective range: Sights fixed for 50 m
Feed system: Type 77: 7-round box magazine
Type 77B: 9 or 15-round box magazine
Sights: Rear notch and front blade

The Type 77 pistol has been seen in the following films, television series, and video games used by the following actors:

Film

Television

Video Games

Army of Two: The 40th Day

Anime

Animation

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