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.
Specifications
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Country of origin
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Type
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Cartridge
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Variants
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Feed system
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Produced
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Type 77 |
China |
Semi-Automatic Pistol |
7.62x17mm |
Type 77B |
7-round box |
1981-
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Type 77B |
China |
Semi-Automatic Pistol |
9x19mm |
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8/15-round box |
1991-
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The Type 77 pistol has been seen in the following films, television series, and video games used by the following actors:
Type 77
Film
Video Games
Type 77B
Norinco 77-B, a 9x19mm single-stack magazine (8 rounds) semi-automatic pistol manufactured in China for commercial exports, featuring a peculiar single-hand cocking capability.
Norinco Type 77B - 9x19mm
Video Games