[3] In November 2000 one MP-444 pistol was presented at "INTERPOLITEX-2000" Arms exhibition in Moscow, and it was offered for export.
The travel of barrel in the close/open cycle is achieved by interaction of two slopes; a primary slope located on the lower part of the barrel and the secondary scope located on the base of the return/buffer mechanism.
The buffer is made available to absorb and reduce shock loads of both barrel and slide in their extreme rear positions.
The striker has a special cocking feature that looks like a hammer of a standard pistol.
If the extractor's front tip is slightly elevated, the pistol has ammunition.