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Makarov handgun

The Makarov PM (Pistolet Makarova) evolved from the post-WW2 Soviet Army requirements for a modern handgun, which should me extra compact, more safe and with greater stopping power, compared to the than-standard Tokarev TT-33 handgun. First, soviet designers developed new cartridge, about as mighty as possible to operate in a simple blowback design. Apparently, this job was based on a similar cartridge, developed prior to WW2 in Germany as the 9mm Ultra. But, it must be noted that the soviet 9x18mm PM ammunition is incompatible with either 9x18mm Ultra or similar post-WW2 9x18mm Police, due to larger projectile diameter of Soviet cartridge.

Makarov PMM
makarov handgun
The PM be based on the Walther PP and has like these a being certain run, a mass catch as well as doubles an act ion departure. The recoil spring is wound around the run. The safeguard lever is at the rear left on the carriage. In contrast to the PP however, one releases, by pressing the lever with the thumb from above downward, which is substantially more comfortable. The Makarov handgun can in such a way in-handles to be served. The safety device, if it is in the upper position, closes the departure with the hammer and connects the carriages firmly with the framework. Bilges and grain are firm, the grain even together with the carriage from a piece are milled. The handgun are adjusted on 50 m. The magazine ejection lever is down at the grasp. In order to eject the magazine, one must press it firmly with the thumb of the free hand to itself. The magazine with the PM is single-row, that the Makarov PMM double-row. The Makarov is a blowback operated, double action handgun. It has manual slide mounted safety, slide stop, single stack magazine. Bulgarian Makarovs are all-steel and are exremely sturdy, simple to operate and maintain and very reliable.
Includes 2 magazines, original 'STAR' bakelite grip, rubber grip (installed) and rod.


Specs:
Caliber: 9x18 Makarov
Type: Double action
Overall length: 161mm
Weight unloaded: 730g
Barrel length: 93.5 mm
Magazine capacity 8 rounds


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2008-05-31 The makarov is an orginal design, not a copy, Take the slide off and look inside.
by Steve

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