Like 9mm, the Soviet equivalent packs a decent punch but is slightly wider and a tad shorter. Although relatively unheard of in America, this pistol and SMG round is the Soviet equivalent of the NATO 9mm ( 9×19 Parabellum). While there are a few things which make the Makarov unique, few are as obvious as its 9×18mm PM cartridge. In addition to being unwieldy and heavy, the Russian pistol features a horrific plastic wraparound grip setup. To say the PM is lacking in ergonomics would be a major understatement.
Furthermore, the PM was designed to avoid accidental discharges, thanks to its notably heavy double-action trigger pull. Besides for functioning as a standard safety lever, this feature also effectively prevents the hammer from striking the firing pin. In addition to its safe blowback operation, the Russian shooter also sports an innovative and easy-to-use decocking safety switch. One of the Makarov’s standout features is its incredible safe operation, believe it or not. (See Price) Palmetto State Armory (See Price) Sights: Adjustable Notch Rear, Blade Front.Although most American shooters will never shoot one of these guys, I still felt it was important to acknowledge a gun with this much history. In fact, the PM has been a military-issued firearm on over 3 dozen countries and is still employed in several former Eastern Bloc countries. Rather, it was meant to serve a trustworthy sidearm, which it still does to this day.
Like the legendary Kalashnikov, the PM wasn’t built to win any beauty contests. I don’t think there was much wrong with the Tokarev, but it was the Cold War and the Ruskies were looking to evolve everywhere they possibly could. After the Second World War, the Russians decided to phase out the classic Tokarev TT33.
The Makarov pistol (Pistolet Makarova or PM) is the most famous firearm to come out of Russia since the AK-47.
0 kommentar(er)
