MAKAROV

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 5:24 pm
This is an East German Makarov 9x18 built 1961 by Ernst Thaelmann/Simson in Suhl Germany. I paid $200 for her back in the early 90's. The Pistolet Makarova (PM) is a medium-size, straight blowback action, frame-fixed barrel handgun. In blowback designs, the only force holding the slide closed is that of the recoil spring; upon firing, the barrel and slide do not have to unlock, as do locked-breech design pistols. Blowback designs tend to be more accurate than designs using a recoiling, tilting, or articulated barrel. The 9x18mm cartridge is a practical cartridge in blowback-operated pistols; producing a respectable level of energy from a gun of moderate weight and size.

East German Makarov

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PostPosted: Sun Oct 30, 2011 7:29 pm
Great lookin piece Shooter!
"Remember, your firearm is like your nose. No one else should pick it for you".
PostPosted: Sun Oct 30, 2011 8:20 pm
Thanks Bro...ya really would be surprised how well it shoots too !!

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