"Makarov: The Low-Budget and Reliable Soviet Pistol" Topic
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Tango01  | 22 Jan 2023 8:41 p.m. PST |
… That's Stood the Test of Time
"Not long after World War II came to an end, the United States and the USSR entered into a Cold War. As a result, both countries began an arms race, with the goal being to produced the most advanced weapons possible. Early on, the Soviet Union developed the Makarov, a pistol that was quickly adopted by countries within the Eastern Bloc. Despite its age, the firearm is still in service across the world, thanks to its reputation for being a fairly reliable weapon.
In December 1945, the Soviet Union announced two contests where gunmakers were pressed to create a replacement for the Tula Tokarev (TT) pistol and the Nagant M1895 revolver. It was determined the new firearm would fire the new 9 x 18 mm round, as it "allowed practical straight blowback operation […] while retaining low recoil and good stopping power." An emphasis was placed on safety and accuracy, among a number of other requirements…"
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| Wolfhag | 23 Jan 2023 9:41 a.m. PST |
It is very effective for shooting traitors point-blank behind their ear. Wolfhag |
| Frederick | 23 Jan 2023 10:24 a.m. PST |
Simple, robust and easy to maintain – the perfect weapon for a conscript army – and still very much in use! |
| 79thPA | 23 Jan 2023 10:30 a.m. PST |
You used to be able to get surplus Makarovs and Tokarevs pretty cheap. |
| Tango01 | 23 Jan 2023 3:08 p.m. PST |
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