| Makarov pistol | |
|---|---|
 Russian Makarov PM (1977) | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin |  Soviet Union Russia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1951-present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | Soviet war in Afghanistan, Vietnam War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Nikolay Makarov |
| Manufacturer | Izhevsk Mechanical Plant(USSR/Russia), Ernst Thaelmann(Germany), Arsenal AD (Bulgaria),Norinco (China) |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 730 g (26 oz) |
| Length | 161.5 mm (6.34 in) |
| Barrel length | 93.5 mm (3.83 in) |
| Width | 29.4 mm (1.16 in) |
| Cartridge | 9x18mm Makarov |
| Action | Blowback |
| Muzzle velocity | 315 m/s (1,033 ft/s) |
| Effective range | 50 m (54.7 yd) |
| Feed system | 8-round detachable box magazine(10- and 12-round available on the latest Russian models) |
| Sights | Blade front, notch rear (drift adjustable) |
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Makarov PM
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