The Makarov: The AK of the Pistol World
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- Опубликовано: 28 окт 2021
- You've been asking for it for years, so we finally reviewed the classic Makarov pistol. Is it just a Russian copy of the Walther PP, or did it play a more unique role in firearms history? We're also taking a look at the ballistics of the 9x18 Makarov cartridge and how the Makarov stacks up as a carry gun option today.
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What about the tokarev?
Before the '94 Assault Weapons Ban, our evidence room was flush with the Chinese SKS and a number of Makarov pistols. You could buy either one for around $100 before the ban so EVERYONE was buying them as cheap defensive weapons. After the ban, the Hi-Point began to overtake them. I miss cheap military imports... fun to shoot and cheap enough for everyone to own.
I got a Russian Makarov a few years ago. It is accurate, mild and very easy to clean. It has become my favorite carry gun because it is so reliable.
I'm a huge Makarov fan and I'm glad I stuck around for the "triggering part". It's obvious that a gun this old, let alone made by the soviets is going to be significantly obsolete by today's standarts. The reason I bought it for CCW was my budget. In my country they still circle for half the price of e.g. S&W SHIELD which I would buy immediately, If I had the money. I actually think you did the Makarov justice. Thanks for the great video.
The "AK" of the pistol world is the M1911.
I bought 4 Russian made Makarov pistols in 2001 for $60 each. Also bought 6 cases of ammo (none corrosive) for $49 each. I should have bought 20 pistols and 100 cases of ammo. Who knew they were going to go full commie on us.
I got my Makarov for 300$ its in good condition its from 1985
little good comes from Russia... makarov pistol, ak 47 rifle, vodkas, and beautiful and athletic women have already seen the athletes 🏃♀️ theirs are from another world.
You just don't understand. For you it's a Soviet toy. For Soviet's it was a mass and cheaper gun for everyday carrying. No one was intend to shoot enemies on battlefiels with makarov. You have a lot of nice gun in America, so use it and be happy. Thanks a lot for your video and have a nice day.
LOL - Great job at hurting your viewers feelings, but “Better a cruel truth than a comfortable delusion.” I finally recovered from the trashing of the PPK and now the Makarov pistol. Can't wait till it is the H&K P30SK pistol's turn.
Got a Bulgarian for 180 bucks back in the day. It was the first pistol I ever shot at the range which put the second round though the first hole. Runs like a watch.
I bought an East German one for $150 back in '95. It came with a leather holster, a cleaning kit, and three mags. I've never had a misfire or a failure to feed. I'm deadly accurate with it even with the bad sights. The recoil is less than a compact 9mm.
One of the best pistols I have carried. Regretfully, I no longer have one. Would love to one day “shake the hand of an old friend.” If you can find one, get it.
I daily carry a Makarov that I've had for a several years now, and while I outfitted it with modern grips with a side mag release and a better spring kit and have had scant few misfires out of it, I certainly don't kid myself that it is somehow better than modern pistols. It is extremely accurate, though, and has much less recoil than most compact 9x19s and I have gotten so used to it that I don't think I would ever bother to carry anything else unless it just becomes entirely impossible to get ammo for it.
"'Better' is the enemy of good enough"
One reason why you should have it is ammo. 9x19 ran out during ammo shortage while 9x18 was still available.
I wasn't aware that Makarovs had become so expensive. I bought a Bulgarian Makarov from Classic Firearms a little over 4 years ago. It was unissued (manufacture date is 1987) and it came with 2 mags and it's cleaning rod along with both the original reddish brown grips as well as a set of black "sports" grips. I paid $180 + shipping...I must have gotten it just before the explosion in prices. It's a nice little shooter. I think I'll give it some concealed carry time.
I'm so glad I bought my Bulgarian Makarov a few years ago. Only paid 250 bucks for it.
Got my pair of Ruski Maks years ago. $99 for the single stack & $129 for the double when it came out. Both have rubber grips & have shot 1000s of rounds flawlessly. They were my carry for years. Very reliable.
Used to have a Russian IJ-70, ended up swapping out the plastic grips for a set of custom wood grips. Definitely soaked up the recoil and made it quite enjoyable to shoot. I probably had close to 5,000 rounds through it before I sold it to a friend. It's a fine cartridge, finding decent JHP options if not hand loading is difficult though. Never had a failure to fire, feed, eject, etc with the gun.