The Makarov pistol or PM (Russian: Пистолет Макарова, romanized: Pistolet Makarova, IPA: [pʲɪstɐˈlʲet mɐˈkarəvə], lit. 'Makarov's Pistol') is a Soviet semi-automatic pistol. Under the …

The PM-63 RAK (often incorrectly referred to as Ręczny Automat Komandosów—"commandos' hand-held automatic"; the name itself means cancer or crayfish in Polish) is a Polish 9×18mm …

The 9×18mm Makarov (designated 9mm Makarov by the C.I.P. and often called 9×18mm PM) is a pistol and submachine gun cartridge developed in the former USSR.

Mar 1, 2021 · Renowned for its durability and simplicity, the Makarov PM saw wide service around the world from East Germany and Cuba to Afghanistan and Mongolia. This particular pistol is …

Nov 1, 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 …

Oct 8, 2021 · The Makarov PM is a blow-back design with a slide-mounted safety, double-action firing mechanism and frame mounted slide catch. The design from Nikolay Fyodorovich …

Nov 22, 2022 · Whether it is a military surplus gun in the original 9×18mm caliber or it is a commercial gun in .380 ACP that complies with the restrictions of the Gun Control Act of 1968, …

Specifications, detailed capabilities, as well as photo and video materials for the Makarov PM pistol, designed as a standard-issue sidearm for military and law enforcement officers.

Oct 15, 2013 · 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. …

Mar 15, 2022 · The Makarov PM ("Pistolet Makarova") was designed and developed to replace the Soviet World War 2-era Tokarev TT-33 series semi-automatic pistol. The PM was based …