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The MP-445 Varjag (MP-445 "Варяг")^[1] is a semi-automatic pistol manufactured in Russia by the Izhevsk Mechanical Plant.

By the end of the 20th century, it became obvious that pistols were an integral part of a combat unit^{[citation needed]} because of their small, easy to operate size and the ease with which they could be concealed for operations where blatant displays of firepower were politically unsavory.^{[citation needed]} To meet the new demand for combat handguns, Izhevsk Mechanical Plant developed a series of pistol in various calibers.

In November 2000 one MP-445 pistol was presented at "INTERPOLITEX-2000" Arms exhibition in Moscow, and it was offered for export.^[2]

The pistol is available in two models, the larger and heavier MP-445 (210 x 142 x 38mm) and the compact MP-445C (188 x 132 x 38mm). The MP-445 model has fully adjustable sights zeroed for both elevation and windage, while MP-445C has fixed, iron sights. It holds 15 rounds and readily accepts tactical flashlights and laser aiming devices. Like its predecessor the MP-444, the 445 features a frame made from super strong thermosetting plastic material.

• MP-445 (MP-445 "Варяг") - 9×19mm Parabellum pistol

• МР-445SW - .40 S&W variant

• MP-445C (MP-445С)^[3] - 9×19mm Parabellum pistol

• МР-445CSW - .40 S&W variant

• one MP-445C pistol is in collection of M. T. Kalashnikov Museum in Izhevsk^[4]