
This is the standard sidearm of the former Warsaw Pact nations. A double
action handgun, it owes much of its heritage to the Walther PPK. The original 9
mm Makarov that it fires is slightly more powerful than the .380 ACP, but the
gun cannot fire the 9 mm parabellum round. There is a second version that fores
the .380 ACP round. It is generally of acceptable finish and quality, and a few
US firms make aftermarket accesoires for this pistol.
The Makarov uses a 8
shot magazine
| Weight: | 1.56 (0.71 kg). |
| Caliber: | 9 mm Makarov and .380 ACP. |
| Barrel Length: | 4 inches (10.2 cm) |
| Action: | Double Action. |
| Mode of Fire: | Semi Automatic only. |
| Range: | 165 ft (50 m). |
| Magazine: | 8 + 1 . |
| Cost: | $230. |
| Made in: | Russia and several other Eastern European nations. |
| Special: | Standard sidearm of the former Warsaw Pact. Good availability on the european Black market, due to theft and soldiers selling their sidearms. Blued Barrel and composite stocks. |
By Mischa