The mighty Makarov 9x18

[Leviathan024]

Lately i have had a strange fascination with the 9x18 makarov but do not have a prohib license to get a surplus one. How happy are owners of the restricted length baikal versions and what can you tell me about its pros and cons?

Thanks !

 

[silen]

Well the one I have in .380 acp is a tac driver and alot of fun, always turns head at the range.
Not to mention that james bondish connection too.
love it and wouldn't trade it for anything.

Can't imagine the 9x18 one any different

 

[OneBarfly]

I kick myself for not buying these in the '90's when you could get them new for $150.00...oh well, one less caliber to deal with.

 

[gravel]

Get one with a restricted barrel.not too hard to do.

 

[Leviathan024]

Only one owner's input so far? Are these that rare?

 

[silen]

Pretty much

 

[Phat Eagle]

I wanted one too, but it is nigh impossible to come up with an original prohib Makarov. Then once you find it you need to get the restricted barrel made and installed. I got a quote last year, and it was going to cost about $290 dollars...

In the end I picked up a Baikal. I LOVE it. It is very accurate and very small. It looks like a European hockey player as it has HUGE white lettering etched into the side. I also picked up one of the cool spetznaz holsters that #### it during the draw. I've managed to not shoot my toes off yet!!

I picked it up in 9x18 as .380 costs almost twice as much!

I highly recommend it!

 

[saskgunowner101]

I have one of these in 380 acp. Shoots fine, very small pistol. Only complaint is the lanyard ring digs into your palm if you're a lefty.

 

[machman]

Isn't the Hungarian-made FEG a Makarov copy? Did the ever come in 9x19?
It would be nice in the cheaper to feed Luger round.

 

[Barthom]

Great fun. 2100 rounds for $400.00.

 

[Redneckwannabe1]

I have one - found it at Milarm in Edmonton - 380 cal. Not rare - you can also buy from here
http://interammo.com/shop/index.php?cPath=32_34

Cool little guns, extremely durable da/sa, decocker, and trigger breaks pretty crisp.

 

[saskgunowner101]

They have a decocker? I have the single stack mag version, is yours a double stack or?

 

[Dsiwy]

They have a decocker? I have the single stack mag version, is yours a double stack or?

Yes when you place it on safe it decocks, like the Beretta 92 or walther P38

 

[Stranger]

Got one in 9mm MAK from Interammo. Nice little gun made of steel, I really like it.

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[FeralChild]

I have a 1987 Bulgarian in 9mm Mak. Looks good, has a reasonable trigger pull and shoots well - what's not to like! Had a FEG PA-63 but got rid of it as I wasn't fond of the alloy frame - managed to scratch it almost every time I'd disassemble it for cleaning.

 

[Ganderite]

It is a blow back action, so not strong enough for the Luger round. The 9x18 has plenty of snap in the light FEG framed version. More comfortable in the steel ones.

 

[saskgunowner101]

Yes when you place it on safe it decocks, like the Beretta 92 or walther P38

Hmm, learn something new everyday I guess. I never use the safety just load and rock n roll.

 

[Leviathan024]

Thanks for the info guys. I think i may just have to order the baikal version. Feel free to post some pics of yours to entice me!

 

[Dsiwy]

It is a blow back action, so not strong enough for the Luger round. The 9x18 has plenty of snap in the light FEG framed version. More comfortable in the steel ones.

The FEG is not a PM Mak but a Walther PP clone chambered in 9x18mm

 

[Leviathan024]

Ok guys so i got a baikal version and im having issues. The trigger is so sloppy and loose. it move left/right forward and back and if i shake the gun the trigger bar rattles. i think the pin hole where the trigger meets the bar has too large a hole and is not holding it tight?. also the safety is SEIZED. i used a rubber mallet move it to safe then all the way up for removal and gave it a good cleaning/lube with no improvement. any ideas?