I have been carrying mine for over 20 years. No complaints. Got in the 90s when a bunch flooded the US market, well over 2,000 rounds through it with no malfunctions. Change the grip to FAB Defense PM-G grips and it completely changes the character of pistol.
That's an amazing precision tool.... I think it's a beautiful gun...simple and reliable if used correctly and properly maintained... I cannot find these in California since they are illegal according to the Justice Department's list of prohibited firearms from the General public to ever own...
@Ivan Hernandez Makarov pistols were once available in California. I got mine Russian “Baikal” during the 90’s. For some reason the market dried up even before they implement the handgun roster. I think the only way to get one in California is through the used gun third party transfer. That is if anybody is willing to sell.
@@captanxaliye1811 I believe I bought it for $125. It came with two mags and cleaning rod that all fit in a nice leather holster. The gun store had twenty five of them, I wish I would have bought two of them.
I've carried one of these for years change the grips and its hands down one of the most dependable and accurate guns around. I've probably shot in excess of over 3,000 rounds and never had a jam. Love this weapon
This guy is the Bob Ross of the gun world. A guy who loves what he’s doing, isn’t arrogant or obnoxious, just sharing something he loves with you to make your life a little better. Fantastic video
Got mine from the same batch, back in 2016 or 2017 and it’s been absolutely wonderful. Nabbed one of those Russian mag-release grips for it too (not the FAB) and some Hornady CritDef and it’s an excellent hot-weather carry.
....I bought 2 and ordered a 3rd...the are in super condition...go to classicfirearms.com and read all the reviews...read mine...almost all outstanding feedback by everyone...the ones from Classic are in super condition....love them....
Quite an accurate gun. Its such a smooth operator. Gota hand it to the soviet block countries their firearms are super hearty utilitarian and this one in particular is user friendly.
Your problem is that the grip screw is a bit too tight or too long. It is a common issue. Remove the mag and clear the weapo. stick your finger in the mag well and feel for the grip screw protruding in the mag well. If it does then file the screw down until it does not protrude into the mag well and then file a small bit more. I hope this helps. Stay safe.
I bought my 1st Surplus Makarov Pistol from Sportsmansguide and my 2nd Makarov I got it from Southern Ohio Gun. I paid a little extra for the best condition both my Makarovs are Bulgarian made.
I love mine...from Classic Firearms as well. I had a local holster maker provide me with an OWB holster and spare mag holder and I sometimes carry mine. It’s now had about 300 rounds, mix of factory FMJ, JHP and some old surplus...no malfunctions of any sort. The trigger is much better now...and it’s a tack driver...very accurate off-hand. Nice video...here is a peek at mine. ruclips.net/video/X5H37e0fSBg/видео.html
@@UnknownReloader Is it a 9mm?Also it seems solar to Walther ppk,in looks and weight also balance.Obviously ppk 7.65 ammo and Makarov is 9mm so bit more stopping power.Which do you prefer?I love ppk for size , power,.balance etc,bit dated design systems and low round capacity but 7/8,shots should be enough for any one.Please let me know which you like best and why.Cheers.
Makarov pistols are very nice. When you do get your new to you milsurp pistol one of the first things to do is replace the recoil spring and the mag springs, Wolf has both. You did mention not being able to find ammo but your name is UnKnownReloader. Just load some up. Starline makes brass in 9x18 and you can also trim down 9mm after running them through a 9x18 die. Just make sure the 9mm has been fired but not sized in a 9mm die. Works in a pinch. Hornady makes bullets and you can also get bullets from berrys......
GREETINGS from BULGARIAN ARMY and LAS VEGAS Bulgarian " ARSENAL,s " Military factory ! Btw. " Makarov " is the German WEHRMACHT,s " Walter " PP 7.65.....mm !
youngmauro12 no I didn't have a Sig brace to shoulder last year and I always make sure to not show constructive intent. When I have a lower (stripped or built) I put a sticky note on it that says: "for legal construction of AR15 only"
nope, it's called spauling. Upon impact the bullet flattens and fragments. Some fragments are just bigger than others. The closest thing I had to a ricochet was once when a large fragment came back with enough force to gently land on my shirt and fall in my pocket.
Still CC my Makarov probably more often than my Sig P238 or P220. If you have one, try the Mesko ammo from Poland. Some of the best shooting 9x18mm I've ever had. The Maki seems to be inherently accurate just by design, but paired with good ammo it becomes even more so. I can keep all 8 shots in about a 5 inch circle at 25 yds, way beyond any normal self defense range. Plus it's fairly light and compact, and I like to carry one in the chamber, hammer down, no safety. First shot DA, the rest in SA. What more do you want from your CC?
this one looks much more accurate and comfortable, my dad was shooting with the original makarov and said it was really heavy and uncomfortable and that he couldn't hit a single target. We bulgarians know how to perfect a weapon eventrough we are a small country.
Все жалуют калибр больше 9х19 и не думают о том, что защищаться они будут против Человека, а не Быка или Медведя, поэтому для самозащиты и Макарова будет достаточно!
I've been told that the Soviets preferred to have a live suspect to Interagate rather then a dead one to bury! Thus the "lighter" less potent pistol for Police.
well this kinda true and even today you can see it in post soviet country's (if we speaking about robbers/hijacker etc) but if we speaking about terrorists and some criminals with high danger level then TACTICAL NUKE INCOMING
I have been carrying mine for over 20 years. No complaints. Got in the 90s when a bunch flooded the US market, well over 2,000 rounds through it with no malfunctions. Change the grip to FAB Defense PM-G grips and it completely changes the character of pistol.
That's an amazing precision tool.... I think it's a beautiful gun...simple and reliable if used correctly and properly maintained... I cannot find these in California since they are illegal according to the Justice Department's list of prohibited firearms from the General public to ever own...
@@ivanhernandez3477 Only in California 💀
@Ivan Hernandez Makarov pistols were once available in California. I got mine Russian “Baikal” during the 90’s. For some reason the market dried up even before they implement the handgun roster. I think the only way to get one in California is through the used gun third party transfer. That is if anybody is willing to sell.
@@Bruhza5870imagine living in California 😭
This is the first hand gun I bought. It was cheap and I was poor. Over the past 20 years it is one of my favorites.
$cost plz
@@captanxaliye1811 I believe I bought it for $125. It came with two mags and cleaning rod that all fit in a nice leather holster. The gun store had twenty five of them, I wish I would have bought two of them.
I've carried one of these for years change the grips and its hands down one of the most dependable and accurate guns around. I've probably shot in excess of over 3,000 rounds and never had a jam. Love this weapon
هل يطلق رصاص عيار٧.٦٥ ملم اضافه الى عيار٨.٥ ملم
This guy is the Bob Ross of the gun world. A guy who loves what he’s doing, isn’t arrogant or obnoxious, just sharing something he loves with you to make your life a little better. Fantastic video
The review over the tranquil waters was so nice!
💩0
@@tuguldurdulguun6071 *S H U T U P*
Got mine from the same batch, back in 2016 or 2017 and it’s been absolutely wonderful. Nabbed one of those Russian mag-release grips for it too (not the FAB) and some Hornady CritDef and it’s an excellent hot-weather carry.
I was thinking about buying one, I was afraid of it being rusted to crap, looking at yours I'm mesmerized, it looks factory new!
I was surprised at the condition. They weren't kidding about it being "the best batch we've had".
....I bought 2 and ordered a 3rd...the are in super condition...go to classicfirearms.com and read all the reviews...read mine...almost all outstanding feedback by everyone...the ones from Classic are in super condition....love them....
Yeah, mine seems to have never been issued!
Brand new bit of Cold War History!
@@rickthompson1422 It appears "403 forbidden" to me. Is it because I'm NOT from USA?
@@rickthompson1422 i take it you wouldn't sell one?
I miss the good o'l days (not that long ago) when you could find these for $150 or less 🤑😟🤔🙂
How much are they now?
@@exist7415 going for like $400 possibly more during these panic buys.
@@exist7415 Got mine from Classic for $450 less than a month ago. Now they're $480. Ridiculous.....
Here I was thinking guns are expensive. Apparently they’re cheap
Huh makarov a cheap service and great home defence gun is now as much as a standard pistol you can get at academy
i have a feeling this is going to be recommended to a lot of random people very soon, and i like it
*claps until the person next to me stops first.*
@@UnknownReloader they wont have to stop cos no one is clapping
we like it comrade
I got mine from Classic. It’s in immaculate condition, aside from bluing wear on the internals. Very well taken care of.
I have the exact Bulgarian Makarov also from Classic Firearms. Great pistol and with cheap ammunition. Reliable, accurate, and handles very well.
Первый пистолет в мире который полетел в космос
Первый пистолет, который я куплю, если это станет легально в моей стране. Легендарная классика.
Тоесть никогда😂
травмат в целом можешь преобрести
@@148game9 уже был, травмат совсем не то...
Никогда этого не будет, ни к чему...
@@user-xb0907 почему?
I just got this recommended when it’s dominating warzone
@Report of the day and finally nerf it
Need the 80 drum and Sokorin auto barrel, oh and don't forget to uses Akimbo to get two of these things and half the TTK of the FFAR.
Quite an accurate gun. Its such a smooth operator. Gota hand it to the soviet block countries their firearms are super hearty utilitarian and this one in particular is user friendly.
Хороший пистолет. Надежный. Отлично подходит для скрытого ношения. Не имеет выступающих частей. Прост. Удобен. Комфортный вес.
Пистолет ху@ня
1/2 tube of crest toothpaste, maybe some Wolfe springs and that trigger is golden. I have owned 7 of them.
Frockdutch1 neat, I'll read into that.
Where the hell are you living it looks like paradise. great video btw, totally sold me on the mak im gonna order one tonight.
Roman Gonzales lol paradise, I'd say so if you prefer just south of nowhere TN. Glad to hear I helped your purchase decision!
Love the quality of this video! The aiming of the sights is superb! This is a real review video!😊
Awesome video, really scratches the classic milsurp ich
Yes
These are great pistols, and believe it or not!!!...you can still find plenty of quality ammo for them! Great review!
$275!!
You should look at Gunbroker prices for those Maks these days, this nice example well sell well over 800 bucks
To fix your mag take the base plate off and stretch the magazine a little bit and in the short term youll be good
love the target.
Soap Trusted You. I thought I could too. So why, in bloody hell, does Makarov know you?
I don't get why they would replace the Tokarev with the Makarov
Tokarev didn`t have "SAFETY" pos
9x18 has more stopping action
more simply and troubleproof
@@hamsidoroff7056 9x18 is right between 9x19 (Luger) and 9x17 (380)
The Tokarev is badass, blows through 3A armor.
Easier to make. Simple. More reliable. Powerful enough. Heel release because TT33s had issues with mags dropping out randomly.
The fab defense grip with the mag release is nice and you can still use the heel release
On my father's makarov it's very hard to take the mag out for some reason.The release lever requires huge amount of force!
Try using some gun oil for it by disassembling the gun
put some lube
@@ingvarz7468 ahahahhahhaaggaga
Your problem is that the grip screw is a bit too tight or too long. It is a common issue.
Remove the mag and clear the weapo.
stick your finger in the mag well and feel for the grip screw protruding in the mag well. If it does then file the screw down until it does not protrude into the mag well and then file a small bit more.
I hope this helps.
Stay safe.
This was my favourite gun from black ops.
Love the ATF paper target
My dream gun right here! Thanks for a great video.
That video start warmed my heart
I bought my 1st Surplus Makarov Pistol from Sportsmansguide and my 2nd Makarov I got it from Southern Ohio Gun. I paid a little extra for the best condition both my Makarovs are Bulgarian made.
I had a PA-63 for a while. It was a pretty nice shooter. They're built like a tank, kind of heavy and not much capacity, 8 round I think.
Got an old relative who has one from his service days, but apparently they had to fill the barrel before giving it to him
VoyNik what a waste
I love mine...from Classic Firearms as well. I had a local holster maker provide me with an OWB holster and spare mag holder and I sometimes carry mine. It’s now had about 300 rounds, mix of factory FMJ, JHP and some old surplus...no malfunctions of any sort. The trigger is much better now...and it’s a tack driver...very accurate off-hand. Nice video...here is a peek at mine. ruclips.net/video/X5H37e0fSBg/видео.html
“Sexy looking pistol but weaker than a pea shooter”
-Yosef Stalin
Makarov classic, akurat, cocok dibawa untuk tersembunyi..classic legendaris man☠️
Смотрите, народ! Не охолощенный, не обдрыстаный штифтами, нормальный БОЕВОЙ Макаров. Господи, да это прям как 30-ти летняя девственница.
kindofweird меня такой шикарен 🤤🤤
*""LEON TROTSKY WOULD CERTAINLY LOVE THIS-OLDGUN""!!!!!!!*
Big bear arms imported these years ago as a true 380. If you can find one it's a plus. Or you can do the conversion
best simple killing pistol
ياخي 8 ونص اسطورة 💯
I don’t think I have seen a funnier target in my entire life 😂 just bought one myself from their new batch
Great video, thanks for posting, I just ordered one from Classic Firearms.
Awesome, hope you like yours.
This gun has a very effective stopping power.
Оу, да вы из Англии:3
ПМ хйня по сравнению с линейкой патронов от 9 мм Парабеллум до .50 Экшн экспресс
Just ordered one off of their site! Excited to see what I get ahold of.
T Swizzle qyvxo
...great video.. thank you.. great clarity...very educational...
Rick Thompson thanks, glad you liked the video
The target gave me a good chuckle 😂
Looking to get me one here soon. What a gorgeous little handgun. Nice video. Subbed.
TitanCC thanks
bshcyzdgx t duma x bj e ľubo otsv
@@UnknownReloader meda
Fb
@@UnknownReloader Is it a 9mm?Also it seems solar to Walther ppk,in looks and weight also balance.Obviously ppk 7.65 ammo and Makarov is 9mm so bit more stopping power.Which do you prefer?I love ppk for size , power,.balance etc,bit dated design systems and low round capacity but 7/8,shots should be enough for any one.Please let me know which you like best and why.Cheers.
papa stalin approves, comrade
Hello stalin!
real footage of the lord tachanka switching to his sidearm
devin LMAO
I was about to type "That ain't Black Ice tho"
@@n0tfbnglz شسي1ذ
Makarov pistols are very nice. When you do get your new to you milsurp pistol one of the first things to do is replace the recoil spring and the mag springs, Wolf has both. You did mention not being able to find ammo but your name is UnKnownReloader. Just load some up. Starline makes brass in 9x18 and you can also trim down 9mm after running them through a 9x18 die. Just make sure the 9mm has been fired but not sized in a 9mm die. Works in a pinch. Hornady makes bullets and you can also get bullets from berrys......
Yes I did get mak dies and made some brass out of 9mm a week after I bought the pistol.
I love this gun it is very widespread in the South Yemen
Very nice firearm! :)
I love the atf guy target hahaha
Thanks for the sub
Love your target!
GREETINGS from BULGARIAN ARMY and LAS VEGAS Bulgarian
" ARSENAL,s " Military factory !
Btw. " Makarov " is the German WEHRMACHT,s " Walter " PP 7.65.....mm !
0:14 The bullet ricochets off the puddle of water on the left side of the screen
How much does one cost ?
Has the ATF knocked down your door yet?
youngmauro12 no I didn't have a Sig brace to shoulder last year and I always make sure to not show constructive intent. When I have a lower (stripped or built) I put a sticky note on it that says: "for legal construction of AR15 only"
youngmauro12 Я
U3
youngmauro12 awqqj3;))
@@UnknownReloader
So hard to think, in bo1 they had armed guards, juggernauts, and choppers, but some prisoners can escape with this pistol
God that's such a sexy gun
00:15
Wait...
Look at bottom left...
Is it ricochets?
Yep
nope, it's called spauling. Upon impact the bullet flattens and fragments. Some fragments are just bigger than others. The closest thing I had to a ricochet was once when a large fragment came back with enough force to gently land on my shirt and fall in my pocket.
Makarov is the younger brother of "the garbage rod" - "the garbage boomerang"
love it!
POV: Your first day in Tarkov
nice
nice
Super video
Such a cool looking gun
Nice,old,and clean,very nice!!
Still CC my Makarov probably more often than my Sig P238 or P220. If you have one, try the Mesko ammo from Poland. Some of the best shooting 9x18mm I've ever had. The Maki seems to be inherently accurate just by design, but paired with good ammo it becomes even more so. I can keep all 8 shots in about a 5 inch circle at 25 yds, way beyond any normal self defense range. Plus it's fairly light and compact, and I like to carry one in the chamber, hammer down, no safety. First shot DA, the rest in SA. What more do you want from your CC?
this one looks much more accurate and comfortable, my dad was shooting with the original makarov and said it was really heavy and uncomfortable and that he couldn't hit a single target. We bulgarians know how to perfect a weapon eventrough we are a small country.
country size has nothing to do with gun quality tho XDD. Austria smaller then Bulgaria, but they make the best pistols in the world., aka glocks
@@rimo8508 i didn't mean that but ok.
Когда служил, стрелял много, никогда не промахивался
I recently bought one from Classic Firearms. Very happy with the purchase. It's a cool gun.
I love this gun I shot this gun before
0 recoil so fucking fun and strong 9mm gun
Bravo, bratoshka 👍👍👍
Все жалуют калибр больше 9х19 и не думают о том, что защищаться они будут против Человека, а не Быка или Медведя, поэтому для самозащиты и Макарова будет достаточно!
I agree. While 9mm Makarov may not be a particularly powerful round it is more than enough for self defense.
Seems nice and balanced,reminds me of a Walther ppl.Not a lot of kick so ain't is easy with rapid fire accuracy.
Hola exelente video, me gustaria saber donde se puede conseguir esta arma
Gracias. Classic Firearms tienen algo en stock ahora.
Man you bough it easier than we can buy it in Bulgaria! It is even imposible for a normal person ...
كم عد الطلقات في الخذنة؟
Makarov targets are supposed to be kneeling in the snow three feet away from you
Idk why I love this pistol lol
Very nice well built gun.....
I love this gun
Is the Bulgarian pistol out of Arosi?
Hi from Bulgaria 🇧🇬
Hello, love the guns you people make.
@@UnknownReloader Im glad to hear that you like our weapons!
А ещё первый выстрел можно сделать патроном 9х19 закинув его в ствол.
I love this one
I've been told that the Soviets preferred to have a live suspect to Interagate rather then a dead one to bury!
Thus the "lighter" less potent pistol for Police.
well this kinda true and even today you can see it in post soviet country's (if we speaking about robbers/hijacker etc) but if we speaking about terrorists and some criminals with high danger level then TACTICAL NUKE INCOMING
This is number one in Yemen 🇾🇪 all people love it
I had one, great CCW gun
Can I keep the barrel of this gun at all times?
Здравейте, търся части за пистолет, възможно ли е да поръчате някои? Ще платя транспортните разходи,
*""JOSEPH STALIN WOULD LOVE IT""!!!!!*
Where'd you get the ammo?
There all sold out I wonder how he got it?
That was pretty good!
Imali bg