| www.armoury-online.ru 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 simple and reliable medium-powered pistol intended as the sidearm of the Soviet Forces. The pistol was accepted by the Russian forces in 1951 and has been the standard sidearm ever since. Recent developments and advancements in firearms technology may soon change that, but its place in history is secured. Specifications: Type: Double/Single Action Self Loading Pistol System of Operation: Blowback Safety: Hammer block, slide lock, decocking, firing pin not secured Caliber: 9x18mm (9mm Makarov), some have been converted to .380 ACP (9mm Kurz) Capacity: 8+1 rounds Sights: Fixed blade front, dovetailed u-notch rear, drift adjustable Length: 6.34" Weight (loaded): 1.71 pounds Barrel: fixed, 3.83", 4 groove, right-hand twist Magazine release: heel Number of Parts: 27 Double-action means that after the pistol is loaded and the hammer has been decocked (see discussion on the safety), the first trigger action, via the trigger bar, will cock the hammer until it is released by the sear to strike the firing pin. After the shot has been fired, the empty case begins to move backwards in Newtonian action/reaction style, overcoming both the slide mass and the recoil spring strength. There are no locking devices on the Makarov pistol (as opposed to, for example, on the Colt 1911, which has a locked ... |
