Makarov Pistol

[@SGG_GE]

The best versions were produced in the Soviet Union in 1953-1969. I love my Makarov pistol (1954) !

[@warmachine_1396]

Lock the slide open and you can use the forward section of frame and barrel to remove bottle caps. Same with CZ82.

[@patrickedwards7107]

I'm so glad you made a video on this I've recently come into possession of a Russian baikal mak in the 9×18 clambering given the runs on more common munitions types I hope it's as accurate as people report them to be.

[@userPeter123]

Mike, thanks for the great video! Makarov pistol is a very dangerous weapon in melee. The Soviet policemen had a special reception - the first shot should be warning, it was not done in the air, but at the foot of the villain. a spherical bullet having a high kinetic energy bounced off a hard surface into the stomach of a criminal. Sorry for the automatic translation))))

[@buttchunksofdoomd4939]

how is that a warning?! is that just a trick shot?!?!

[@Thuglife-mm2ej]

My left ear enjoyed tf outta this vid

[@elblancobasura]

Picked up my very first Bulgy Mak a couple of months ago. Thanks for the video!

[@jeffe.9904]

Thanks Mike! Looks like you are having some Great weather there!

[@Weed8Gone]

I've had this exact same gun for about fifteen years and I like it. It's much nicer than you'd expect of a soviet made pistol. I always assumed that was because they copied it from the Germans. The sights suck, but I figure that's because the manufacturer assumed the standard target would be the back of a dissidents head at two inches.

[@frydemwingz]

top lol

[@D5quared91]

Maybe the sights don’t suck, but you suck at shooting?

[@henrybrown8624]

Actually, the Germans, at least the ones in the DDR, made a licensed copy of the Soviet Makarov for about 5 years. They are extremely well finished though the Russian military issues ones were not far behind.

[@randybrandy6643]

@@D5quared91 that wasn't very nice.

[@LZ2SM]

Greetings from Bulgaria!

[@duelist1954]

Добре дошли в канала

[@billjordan6963]

The Mac is an extremely accurate pistol, at reasonable distances, in the right hands. And, as far as the detractors comments about the round, believe me, you wouldn't want to get hit with one. Especially a Cor-bon hollowpoint.

[@sr633]

The gun's report and the target's chime is almost instantaneous. Fast round !

[@mannys9130]

Not at all. He's just close. The 9x18 is subsonic like a .380 ACP or .45 ACP.

[@thendnjedi1388]

I have a Bulgarian makarov, it was accepted by the military which was cool it has two magazines and a holster which all show wear but it's great shooter!

[@nxone9903]

AAAHHHHHHH MY LEFT EAR

[@jonathancordova3394]

the best 130 dollars I spent was on my Bulgarian Makarov i love that pistol

[@brokechickenwing]

I’m ten and I like guns. I had a BB gun that had actual bbs and its not a toy. It’s a real BB gun. I rlly love revolvers and handguns. When I’m older I rlly want a makarov

[@jeffie8696]

Speaking of getting cocky, Roy is grateful your gun shoots high LOL

[@abbasz5721]

Could anyone tell me why there is a number "5" on the right ear of the rear sight of my Bulgarian Makarov?

[@varieze117pj7]

My Russian version is easy to carry around the property and works well (accuracy) at short range on decapitating rattlesnakes that get a bit to close to the house. I use a Hornady XTP bullet. One bad year I killed 4 within 50' of our front door. A shovel or hoe works better but is harder to pack. Thank you for the excellent videos.

[@thereindeertherabbitthebat592]

If I was one of those guys who was told I had to step down from 7.62x25 tok, to 9x18 mak... I'd be pissed. Still an awesome little pistol thou, thanks for showin it!!!

[@Legitpenguins99]

@Peter Connell not necessarily. Pistols make up a small, small minority of casualties on a battlefield. That said for someone who puts 1000s of rounds in training through their pistol and is proficient, your absolutely right but the average Russian soldier probably practices a tenth of that with a pistol making the much lesser recoil a huge increase in the chance you'll even hit the enemy

[@exexpat11]

The Tokarev was more dangerous to the user than the person being shot at. No safety and a hair trigger. If you want an auto in that round I suggest the CZ-52. Strange gun but is the better of the two.

[@clintford1267]

I like my makarov . You will be hard pressed to find a more durable, reliable, accurate and affordable pistol. It makes a great carry pistol as well.

[@pedromeza2398]

Have you shot .380 bullets from your Makarov?

[@exexpat11]

@@pedromeza2398 You can shoot 380 out of a 9mm Makarov and have terrible accuracy as the 380 is smaller than the Makarov round. If you shoot 9mm Makarov out of a 380 barreled gun you will have a very bad day that ends in a bulged barrel and metal fragments flying around that used to be your gun.

[@SM-cg2dc]

If I have one regret in life... actually there are many, but I wish I would have started collecting when I was younger...

[@georgehorner1578]

It has a very noticeable kick over a 380 , the Mak is at least in a plus P category as far as power over a 380.

[@exexpat11]

There are only three downsides to the Makarov. Heel Magazine Release (some solve this by placing a split/keyring on the release - still not a speed reloader), the sights are very spartan, and the factory grips (Pierce used to make some nice grippy rubber ones). Very accurate fixed barrel and a little more punchy than a 380. It points really well and at reasonable handgun distances; it is point and hit type gun. The firing pin is a free floating triangular pointy piece of metal (someone was making titanium ones at one time). Safety/Decocker and Hammer is actually case hardened. Old Surplus Ru "Brown Box" ammo was poorly crimped so sometimes bullets would fall out of the brass or steel clear lacquered cases. Cor-bon is a good round. During the Russian Occupation of Afghanistan they were known as "suicide guns" as the Russians took little faith in pistols (any pistol) as an offensive or defensive weapon. Officers were told to use them on themselves rather than be caught by the Taliban and be tortured to death. A favorite weapon of NKVD/KGB/Bulgarian Secret Police/Romanian Secret Police/DDR Statsi. Best to worst. 1. East German 2. Russian 3. Bulgarian 4. Romanian 5. China 6. North Korea.

[@eschnitger]

I have had my Makarov since 1985, I paid $65 for it...Can't get them that cheap anymore.

[@KyleOfCanada]

Looks like a neat gun; simple and gets the job done. Merry Christmas!

[@JackGordone]

I had an E German Makarov long ago. Loved the pistol but I believe there's one idiosyncrasy you didn't mention. It's free floating firing pin makes it unhealthy to drop the gun.

[@antonarset]

The magazine release is made in such manner where it doesnt lock the magazin, but pushes it. I think there is no other weapon with such "lock". You can easy release it pressing the bottom on your belt for example, but can be done accidentally if you put the gun on something, a car for example, it will unlock itself. Also if you put the magazine hard, like a hit in the gun, it will put the first round into the chamber on its own. Another specific thing is that if you put more oil in it it may start shooting in auto mode and it is totally uncontrollable. Also it can shoot with rounds for Stechkin which have much more power but are painful to shoot, I never did on my own but saw that and the man who shoot with them was very angry. I thing that I dont like is the small extractor hole on the top right, once a round got stick there and you can not just pull it out, must get out the magazine and push it down. Makarov here in Bulgaria is favorite for many people, because it is very cheap, about 100 euro, compared to imported weapons it is almost free. For example Smith and Wesson revolver is about 1500 euro, so most of the people who have the right to buy firearm can not allow that.

[@pedromeza2398]

I appreciate your Makarov informative video, thanks. I did shoot .380 out of a Chinese Makarov back in the 1990's.

[@dielz2406]

Mine didn't I guess I was a different makrov

[@zactizmgamez4589]

Soap Trusted You. I thought I could too. So why, in bloody hell, does Makarov know you?

[@doomsayer7937]

Hey Mike. Great video. I am still wanting one of these. There is one point, the Checks were able to develop their own weapons. I chat with a guy from Slovakia. They have better gun laws than we do, so far. They are about to join the EU.

[@winfieldjohnson125]

Heh, that'll change.

[@seanseanston]

Both of those countries joined the EU in 2004.

[@exexpat11]

Slovakia otherwise known as the home of the HS-2000 or as the US might know it.... the XD Line of Pistols from Springfield Armory.

[@josephbarnes8000]

Wow. All your guns shoot so much better than mine or its just ur ability . How do you shhot so well.

[@Hermann-lz2jb]

Got mine from classic, paid for “hand select” and it looks like shit but it works I guess

[@mannys9130]

I won't buy from Classic again. I got REALLLLLLY lucky with my Zastava 57. I have heard horror stories of people buying guns and getting trash, and others paying for hand pick and getting slightly less terrible trash. 😓 Not good. There are tons of these reviews.

[@robinj.9329]

Hermann2416 I bought 2 brand new, never issued Maks from Classic. Had gobs of cosmoline to remove, but once that was cleaned off, my gems sure do shine.

[@TartanJack]

Of all the surplus guns I've learned about, the Makarov has piqued my interest the most. Wait. I'm lying. I really like the Mosin's but they gotten crazy expensive for what they are in my opinion. It helps that I cast and load so the Mak's weird round doesn't bother me. After seeing this, I'm gonna keep a closer eye on what comes up. As always, thanks for your insightful and entertaining vids.

[@cannoneer155mm]

How would you like to do a video on my custom 9x18 bullets? I was hoping to find someone to do a ballistic gel test.

[@45auto]

I think you missed because you just don't hate soda jugs as much as Paul Harrell.

[@KillTonyClipz]

No audio on the right side

[@tonycamaro1677]

Thank you for another great video. Question: what did the Soviets replace the makarov with?

[@duelist1954]

The GSh-18

[@OldBiker54]

What happened to your Black Powder guns? and magazine for BP ?

[@mannys9130]

He's made vids on modern guns before. I don't think he'll ever give up black powder guns. 😄 That's his bread and butter! Maybe he writes for multiple magazines? I'm not quite sure.

[@parker7785]

this is a super motivating realism and informative safety collectible item video /// much more motivating than most of the James Bond Genre Minus Piers Brosnan and the elusive Bellucini

[@parker7785]

duelist 1954 vs hulk hogan in the long term // best wishes sir and similar channels for real life people not avatars and space travel // block edit delete comment as needed and have a great September 2024 - 2025 !!! 5025 - 500 Makarov = cleanup on aisle 45 - 51 /// Area 51 is racist against national guard n

[@InternetMimiga]

Thinking of picking one myself

[@User-siz]

I have one :)

[@dirthawk2669]

Great Video Mike !!! Keep On Shoot'in My Friend !!!

[@drmachinewerke1]

I have a hicap Russian It also has the first Pierce grip for a hi-cap on it

[@exexpat11]

That was a rare variation made only for export and not issued by the military.

[@АндрейЦиников]

Exellent!! I also have Makarov. The duelist1954 made me pleasure with this video. Greetings from my country with love!

[@amarederibew]

Rack you me!

[@amarederibew]

Rack you men don't lie

[@pikeywyatt]

Thank,s Mike.Soon be time to put up new calendar.

[@jonathanhandsmusic]

Very interesting little gun. Good shooting!

[@slycat128]

Isn't there a way to make this Automatic

[@SonOfTheDawn515]

Man, I thought you stopped making videos!

[@grpanth1890]

Comrade, i bought this makarov, its great, but it shoots small balls, and it needs a capsule of air to work, it was around 150 euro, was it worth it ?

[@exexpat11]

You bought this and you paid $70 Euros too much. www.umarexusa.com/makarov-pm-black-all-metal

[@MassachusettsTrainVideos1136]

You bought an air gun

[@grpanth1890]

@@MassachusettsTrainVideos1136 lmao old ass comment. I took it back and got a more accurate one, shot two pigeons with that shit

[@themerc3384]

Need reblueing its all worn out

[@siberglomak7319]

Mate, this gun is to shoot with, not to hammer with. What have you done with that Nice glossy finish??

[@duelist1954]

save your criticism for the Bulgarian Army. That is how it looked when I bought it.

[@exexpat11]

@@duelist1954 Ah! You got a early import. The later Bulgies were Unissued New Old Stock at J&G. Siber must have gotten the later ones like mine with the super nice blue finish.

[@Goddamswingking]

Unless its something new i dont think the bulgy maks are ok in CA. They're neither on the CA approved roster or C&R eligible. EGs, and Russians are the only ones i know of that are ok, because they are specifically listed on the ATFs C&R list, and therefore exempt from CAs roster.

[@sygos]

this video was made years ago when they were on the roster, the CA roster I think shrinks every year...

[@ADRay1999]

Great video mike

[@henrybrown8624]

Nice video of an excellent pistol.

[@فارسحسن-غ2و]

This is a Russian or Bulgarian pistol, please

[@theirodyessy9473]

0:03 had me like “🤨”

[@RR-et6sh]

I love this man.

[@meemy1337]

duelist54 and hickok45 need a collab

[@williamprince1114]

When 9mm Mak ammo was cheap and plentiful the Mak was very appealing.

[@jonathancordova3394]

it is cheap at academy outdoors 12$ a box 50

[@exexpat11]

@@jonathancordova3394 Seller and Bellot is the way to go for inexpensive off the shelf ammo.

[@drm5134]

Sweet! But for me personally, I like the Glock M43 in 9mm.

[@ViralsClipped]

hideous

[@drm5134]

@@ViralsClipped The Glock M43 is ugly, but it is an amazing gun, in a very small package. And it’s a full 9mm NATO gun, a 9x19 mm. While the Makarov is a 9x18/mm, which has less power.

[@خالدسلطان-د8د]

very strong

[@brianshoubert7803]

Privet, Mike! )

[@Madrevu0110]

This is truly my favorite pistol........... *USSR Anthem Play's*

[@privateacc957]

6:16 rip codeine

[@paulwooster3590]

Mono? Audio. Great clip nonetheless.

[@jdizzy01]

Great video as always, but a lot of the video only plays from the left speaker

[@chriskelly509]

I can shoot my Bulgarian makarov very well even with the small sights

[@mvdb3106]

My left ear just got fucked

[@cameronwhitemusic6]

You're pronouncing everything wrong.

[@dbldblu]

Do you load 5 for safety?

[@nikoakamedvjed4648]

Klem Kadidlehopper that’s an interesting question

[@exexpat11]

@@nikoakamedvjed4648 "Can you play Russian roulette with an Automatic?" and other stupid questions in search of a Darwin Award.

[@robertscott2210]

Don't get cocky kid.

[@DUALITY6969]

Remember no russian

[@marktaylor8659]

Probably could have shot more accurately if you'd been wearing the Soviet hat you had on at the beginning of the video.

[@denkozlov4220]

MakArov, not mAkarov, would you ? )

[@duelist1954]

I'll try.

[@chavina9417]

I love this gun.

[@ishotthetrixbunny9773]

Got a new subscriber

[@steliosmrlopoulos4876]

You shoot way better while holding your breath if you notice it

[@chugthejug6258]

This is the easiest hand gun to handle and shoot

[@MPGunther1]

Wouldn't mind having one of those with me

[@doomsayer7937]

Right now I'm loading a pant load of 9x19 for my new ATI MP40 clone. I see more magazines in my future.

[@D5quared91]

Duelist I love you, but some of the replies to your videos have got to be among the stupidest I’ve ever seen.

[@pricklydingus8604]

The feels when a newbie accidentally buys 9x19 for their Makarov. *Blayt!*

[@mottee]

Or the other way round. A few years back a guy at the range asked me for help, could not get his brand new CZ 75 to feed. Turned out the gun shop had sold him a box of 9x18 with the pistol.

[@gunguide9201]

It is a improved ppk ...

[@operator1192]

I've got a few of these and some other communist satellite produced similar ones and love them all. Not excellent compared to what we have today but they are just pure fun to shoot and dead simple in design and reliability.

[@CluelessYIIKer]

PRETTY'S BOY POCKET PISTOL

[@vladimirbuster9171]

Здравствуй (hello) Zdrás-tvooy Anyway, nice gun!

[@user-gq5gc1so2d]

👍👍👍

[@SuperMisha1975]

Хорошая стрельба )))

[@AQTube00]

I have this gun

[@JoanieKennedy]

I am not very big on simi autos, but I have got to get me one of those.... I like it, plus its Russian design Russian designed guns dont break :D

[@SonOfTheDawn515]

Yes, they do.

[@BigRooster616]

I will keep my Bersa Thunder 380 Version

[@nonyabiz9487]

I like the Mak a lot! If i had to pick a dumbass communist garbage pistol it would be the Makarov for sure... or maybe a nice reliable Tokarev

[@exexpat11]

The Tokarev. No safety and as hair triggered as a 1911. The Makarov is superior and not a "Garbage" gun. If you want a garbage gun check out RG's, Ravens, and Hi-Points.

[@manwithnoname6226]

Ebat, eto ohuennyi pistolet! Zaebis ebta!

[@buckynickel5853]

My gun was just delivered to me tonight from Hickok45 on telegram

[@denkozlov4220]

Задрассьте? Ну-ну...

[@andreiivarsson7370]

Привет из России

[@nejib1258]

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