The MP-443 Grach in Russia know as Pistolet Yarygina (Пистолет Ярыгина, Yarygin's Pistol) is a Russian semi-automatic pistol designed by Vladimir Yarygin in the 1990s and manufactured by Izhevsk Mechanical Plant. It was developed in response to Russian military trials, which began in 1993, to replace the Makarov PMM. In 2003, it was adopted as a standard sidearm for all branches of Russian military and law enforcement. It fires 9x19mm Parabellum rounds from a 10- or 17-round box magazine.
In Battlefield: Bad Company's singleplayer, the MP443 is found alongside Russian sniper rifles, specifically the SV-98, the SVU, and the VSS. At the start of Crash and Grab, the player starts with a unique weapon set featuring the MP443 as the primary weapon, along with HG-2s.
In multiplayer, the MP443 is the standard issue pistol of the Russian Army's Recon kits. It has a 12-round magazine and can kill a player at full health in six body shots. It is the Russian equivalent to the American M9, and the counterpart to the MECMP412.
The MP443 in Battlefield: Bad Company in the multiplayer map End of the Line
The MP443's iron sights in Battlefield: Bad Company
"Adopted as sidearm for all branches of the Russian military and law enforcement, this 17 round semi-automatic pistol boasts high mobility and operates with a short recoil."
— In-game description
In Battlefield: Bad Company 2's singleplayer, the MP-443 appears in the hands of the player, a few NPCs, and enemies at close range when they empty their weapon. The player automatically acquires it in the level Upriver, when the player must kill a single soldier who is holding Aguire hostage; it is also the starting weapon on No One Gets Left Behind. During the free-fall segment of Airborne, the player is obligated to use it. After the first time it is acquired, it can be accessed anytime at supply crates. It is also the only handgun in the campaign.
In multiplayer, the MP-443 Grach is the second pistol requiring Rank 3 to unlock. It has a 17 round magazine capacity and can kill in around 5-7 body shots. It has the second highest fire rate of all pistols with very high firecap and is an ideal choice for close quarters and the One Two tactic.
The MP443 reappears in Battlefield Play4Free as a sidearm. It retains its 17-round-magazine and has moderate damage, low firecap and low recoil at the cost of 350 per day or 700 for unlimited use. Its front sight is also not visible when aiming down the sights.
The MP443 Grach in BFP4F
The MP443's ironsights. Note the lack of a front post.
The Veteran's MP443 boasts higher damage over the standard MP443, but comes at a higher cost of 1100 per day or 525 for unlimited use. The gun's appearance itself is very rugged and shows heavy use. Also, unlike other Veteran's weapons, the Veteran's MP443 doesn't have a larger magazine.
The Elite's MP443 is an even further improved version of the MP443, with higher damage, killing in 4-5 body shots, larger magazine of 19 rounds and cleaner appearance, but comes at a higher cost of 2750 per day or 700 for unlimited use.
These aspects make this gun a great choice for players who are looking for a good pistol, as it does more damage at long range than the P226 with also lower recoil and a larger magazine, but at the cost of lower accuracy and stopping power up close. However the MP443 costs 200 less than the P226 and MP-412 for unlimited use and can be bought via in-game credits.
"Designed to replace the dated PMM pistol, the MP443 Grach pistol was developed in 1993 and fires high powered armor-piercing 9mm Russian rounds. The pistol is a combined construction of polymers and steel and has been adopted by select Special Forces units in the Russian military. "
— Battlelog description
In Battlefield 3, the MP443 is the standard issue sidearm for the Russian team. It has a 17+1 capacity, with medium power, a moderately high firecap, and fair accuracy. In addition to the standard-issue MP-443, by ranking up players also unlock the MP443 TACT., with an attached Tactical Flashlight, and the MP443 SUPP., with an attached suppressor.
MP443 in the killfeed in the Operation Metro trailer
The MP443 in Battlefield 3 as seen in the Caspian Border gameplay trailer
In Battlefield: Bad Company 2, the MP-443 Grach's in-game stats imply that it has a higher damage than M9, but this is not the case. The M9 is stronger. This is because while the gun's damage values were changed through multiple patches, the in-game menus were left unupdated.
Similarly, although the description if Battlefield 3 states that the MP-443 uses high-performance armor piercing rounds, it has ballistically identical stats to the M9, with the exception of a higher bullet velocity on the M9.
Curiously, the weapon on the MP-443 Supp. Proficiency Dog Tag bears a resemblance to the PB (Pistolet Besshumnyy), an integrally-silenced variation of the Makarov pistol.