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Makarov PM

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The Makarov is a very common pistol, once standard issue for the Russian Military. It is easy to find and generally inexpensive, around US$200. The 9x18 round delivers power between the .380 ACP and 9x19mm Luger. its reliability and small size make it popular for concealed carry. Some safety issues have been raised about the free floating firing pin, but even California allows this weapon. Russian Makarovs are even C&R eligible. This pistol continues to be popular throughout the world.

The Makarov PM pistol has appeared in the following films, television series, and video games used by the following actors:

Makarov PM

Russian Makarov PM - 9x18mm Makarov
Commercial imported Makarov by Baikal, called the IJ-70 - 9x18mm Makarov. It features an adjustable rear sight, not seen on the military Makarov pistol. Also the finish is inferior to the original Makarov PM.
Makarov PM in Stainless (Baikal Imported Model IJ-70 Pistol) - .380 ACP

Specifications

Type: Pistol

Caliber: 9x18mm Makarov

Capacity: 8 round box magazine

Fire Modes: Semiautomatic (Double Action/Single Action)

Film

  • Alexander Nevsky and Michael York in "Moscow Heat"

Television

  • Given to Fiona by Michael as birthday present is Burn Notice
  • Used by Dana Delany in an episode of Battlestar Galactica
  • "The Wire", season 02/episode 6, approx 10-minute mark. Omar Michael K. Williams testifies against "Bird" Fredro Starr in the Gant killing, and identifies a stainless Makarov as the .380 murder weapon.

Anime

  • Taiwanese Triad members and Kirika Yuumura in Noir

Video Games

Game Title Referred as Mods Notation Release Date
The 9th Company Roots of Terror 2008
Conflict: Vietnam suppressor can be attached 2004
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater 2004
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl PMm Despite the name, it's a regular PM 2007
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune PM 9mm 2007
Far Cry 2 2008
America's Army Third-person model, non-playable 2002
Vietcong 2003
IGI 2: Covert Strike 2003
World in Conflict: Soviet Assault Used by Capt. Malashenko when he kills Col. Orlovsky 2009

Makarov PMM

Makarov PMM, Modern extended magazine variant

Movies

Video Games


6P9 PB

6P9 PB 9x18mm Makarov with integral silencer

Video Games

Game Title Appears as Mods Notation Release Date
Far Cry 2 Silenced Makarov 6P9 2008
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl PB1s 2007


MP-448 Skyph

Type: Double Action

Calibers: 9x18 Makarov Weight unloaded: 590 g Length: 162 mm Barrel length: 94 mm Capacity: 12 rounds The MP-448 'Skyph' pistol has been developed at Izhevsk Mechanical Plant (IzhMech, also known under the trademark "Baikal") during late 1990s, as an enhanced version of the famous Makarov PM pistol, which is also manufactured by IzhMash. In fact, the Skyph is simply a makarov with a polymer frame - and a few internal maechanism alterations. The MP-448 'Skyph' pistol was initially offered for export sales and for local authorities. But production was halted due to lack of demand. There are no takers for this pistol because there are only marginal improvements in ergonomics and accuracy over the Makarov PM and the Skyph also costs more. Because of this, countries that still use the 9x18mm cartridge are sticking with the Makarov pistol. Russian military and paramilitary forces have switched to the more powerful 9x19mm Parabellum and as such are purchasing larger, more powerful and higher capacity pistols such as the MP-443 Grach and MP-446 Viking (also manufactured by Izhmash).

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MP-448 Skyph 9x18mm Makarov
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Skyph pistol with Baikal stamp clearly visible - also a 12 round double stack magazine
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MP-448 partially disassembled - as with the Bersa Thunder 380, the barrel is fixed to the frame which theoretically improves accuracy

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