Unusual PLA officer pistol with a thumb-operated slide that can be racked with one hand without rotating the grip — the user pushes the slide forward with the shooting thumb. Chambered in the obscure 7.62x17mm cartridge. Type: Pistol Action: Single-Action Caliber: 7.62x17mm Capacity: 7 Year introduced: 1977, China Weight: 14.6 oz Overall length: 6" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military