The Makarov Pistol (Russian: Пистолет Макарова, romanized: Pistolet Makarova, IPA: [pʲɪstɐˈlʲet mɐˈkarəvə], lit. 'Makarov's Pistol'), commonly known simply as the PM or Makarov, is a semi …

What is a Makarov? The Pistolet Makarova or Makarov is a semi-automatic (self-loading) pistol, designed in the 1950s by Russian Nikolai Federovich Makarov. The objective was to design a …

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 …

Vladimir Makarov (Russian: Владимир Макаров, and also referenced as Vladimir R. Makarov in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Vladimir A. Makarov in Modern Warfare 3) is the main …

Nov 3, 2022 · Developed by the Soviet Union during the Cold War, the Makarov is a pistol that's still in use today and favored by the collector's market.

Nov 1, 2021 · The Makarov served through the Cold War and after. Russia officially replaced it in the early 2000s with a 9x19mm pistol, but use of the Makarov continues in their military and …

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 history? We're...

What's a Makarovnik, you say? It's a word we use to describe Makarov pistol enthusiasts and collectors. If you own a Makarov, you're probably a Makarovnik. If you are looking for a great …

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Sep 12, 2023 · With more than 5,000,000 examples in circulation worldwide, the Makarov did not just go away when the USSR did in December 1991 — it continued to serve, and it remained …