Is 9mm Makarov expensive?
For an authentic Russian Makarov, generally between $500-$1000 depending on the market and the condition. Some really nice specimens go for even more. There isn’t a very large market for the very expensive ones, though, which mainly appeal to collectors.
How much is an East German Makarov worth?
The Makarov also has a small but loyal following for those who use it as a highly reliable concealed carry handgun. Others simply enjoy the Makarov because of its excellent shooting qualities. For all of these reasons, the price of these pistols continues to rise, with typical specimens selling between $350 and $500.
Is a Makarov a good CCW?
The double-action trigger is no picnic, but Makarov pistols are known for being rugged, reliable, accurate enough for government work and easy to pack in the bargain. It does make a good CCW gun.
Is a Makarov reliable?
By the standards of the mid 20th Century, the Makarov was an excellent pistol. Even by today’s standards, it’s not a bad gun. They really are generally extremely reliable and I put a high priority on that for a self-defense gun. It’s just that, for the cost, you can do a whole lot better.
Are Makarovs reliable?
German Mak has always been reliable and it’s very accurate too. It has never had a stoppage with any brand or type of FMJ or the somewhat limited amount of JHP I’ve run through it. I carry it occasionally. There’s a lot less to go wrong in the feed cycle of simple blowback gun like a Makarov or PPK.
Are Makarov pistols still in production?
Variants of the pistol remain in production in Russia, China, and Bulgaria. In the U.S., surplus Soviet and East German military Makarovs are listed as eligible curio and relic items by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, because the countries of manufacture, the USSR and the GDR, no longer exist.
Is the Makarov pistol powerful?
The 9x18mm Makarov round is more powerful than the 9x17mm (. 380) cartridge and is usually accepted as the most powerful practical round for a compact blowback pistol. The PM was developed by Nikolay Fyodorovich Makarov and in 1951 became the standard Soviet military sidearm.