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by Hrachya H.
February 6th, 2016, 5:25 pm
Forum: Other 9x18's
Topic: Polymer Framed Makarov !
Replies: 1
Views: 4002

Polymer Framed Makarov !

Polymer Framed Makarov ! TKB-023 - Experimental Makarov - Polymer Frame.jpg In 1963 Soviets started a project of modernization of Makarov pistol. The government tasked the TSKIB SOO to make it 100 grams lighter. The designers started to experiment with various frame materials ... a couple of polymer...
by Hrachya H.
February 4th, 2016, 2:32 pm
Forum: Other 9x18's
Topic: Experimental Makarov Upgrade
Replies: 2
Views: 4070

Re: Experimental Makarov Upgrade

:)
by Hrachya H.
February 2nd, 2016, 8:22 pm
Forum: Other 9x18's
Topic: Silver/Gold Plated and Engraved Makarov Grips
Replies: 2
Views: 3819

Re: Silver/Gold Plated and Engraved Makarov Grips

chestertnted wrote:Very cool Sir!
Thanks !
by Hrachya H.
February 2nd, 2016, 7:14 pm
Forum: Other 9x18's
Topic: Silver/Gold Plated and Engraved Makarov Grips
Replies: 2
Views: 3819

Silver/Gold Plated and Engraved Makarov Grips

A Russian company called "Klinok" (means "blade") makes silver/gold plated and engraved Makarov grips:
http://www.artknife.ru/en/catalog/25.htm
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by Hrachya H.
February 2nd, 2016, 7:10 pm
Forum: Other 9x18's
Topic: Makarov Drum Magazine
Replies: 2
Views: 5499

Makarov Drum Magazine

Somebody in Russia welded PPSh drum mag and Makarov mag together to make a drum for Mak! The capacity is 80 rounds. They also attached a keychain ring to the mag release hook to make it easier (or possible at all) to detach the drum. 1374923983_130273105.jpg 1374923983_130273105.jpg 1374923934_13026...
by Hrachya H.
February 2nd, 2016, 7:05 pm
Forum: Other 9x18's
Topic: Experimental Makarov Upgrade
Replies: 2
Views: 4070

Experimental Makarov Upgrade

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In 1968 soviet firearms designer Gorbunov made an attempt to upgrade the Makarov pistol by giving it a longer barrel and longer sight radius. It was never adopted. I have no idea how it disassembled.
by Hrachya H.
February 2nd, 2016, 7:02 pm
Forum: Ammunition
Topic: 9x18 PRS (ПРС) bullet - "decreased ricochet capability"
Replies: 0
Views: 5797

9x18 PRS (ПРС) bullet - "decreased ricochet capability"

Another interesting 9x18 bullet. It is designated as PRS (ПРС) bullet and is called a bullet with "decreased ricochet capability". It flattens upon impact and prevents ricochets. Was designed in early 2000s by request from Russian ministry of internal affairs. Unfortunately I couldn't find...
by Hrachya H.
February 2nd, 2016, 6:49 pm
Forum: Other 9x18's
Topic: Makarov race gun?
Replies: 3
Views: 4708

Makarov race gun?

I found this picture online ... I have no idea if it is real or not, because there is no other information available. Engraved markings on slide say: "Tuning TsKIB SOO, Tula".
by Hrachya H.
February 2nd, 2016, 6:47 pm
Forum: Other 9x18's
Topic: Makarov Bowling Pin Gun
Replies: 0
Views: 5443

Makarov Bowling Pin Gun

Makarov bowling pin gun made by Michiguns Ltd.
http://m-guns.com/bowling.php
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by Hrachya H.
February 2nd, 2016, 6:44 pm
Forum: Other 9x18's
Topic: Makarov Magazines
Replies: 0
Views: 2953

Makarov Magazines

Hello

Here is a lineup of Russian made Makarov magazines by production year:
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