Bulgy Mak

[Panzerschwein]

I got the five spare magazines in today and cleaned them. Here is my Bulgarian Makarov with holster, lanyard, cleaning rod, spare magazines, and official Soviet PM manual:

 

[Panzerschwein]

Okay guys, 750 rounds and counting.

0 failures.

 

[Ignition Override]

Cooldill:
As for reliability, do you also have either a Saiga rifle or other AK derivative, or possibly a Vz-58?

Such a rifle can make a perfect complement for a Makarov. The problem is that people begin acquiring more of the same type or category.

 

[Panzerschwein]

Cooldill:
As for reliability, do you also have either a Saiga rifle or other AK derivative, or possibly a Vz-58?

Such a rifle can make a perfect complement for a Makarov. The problem is that people begin acquiring more of the same type or category.

None of those, but I do own a PTR-91 that is quite reliable. Not really the same "theme" though.

Tomorrow I am going to try and break the 1K mark on round count for my PM. We'll see how it goes.

 

[PabloJ]

Okay guys, 750 rounds and counting.

0 failures.

Yes, I had two and four Glocks. The Makarovs were more reliable.

 

[Panzerschwein]

1K mark reached.

ZERO FAILURES(!!!)

Okay, I know, that's not a large round count at all... but it's a start, and it's enough to make me trust the gun for defensive purposes. I've fired 750 rounds through it in the past week. My hand is fine except for a tiny bit of irritation on the web of my strong hand. This pistol is just so fun to shoot! I'll have to order another 1000 round case because I'm almost out.

 

[joneb]

Welcome to the family of happy Mak owners.
I tried to replace my EG Mak with a XDs 9x19 3.3" for a CCW but the accuracy of the XDs is nowhere close to the Makarov and this gives me pause.

 

[CoalTrain49]

My elderly neighbor has a German Mak. I've shot it. I made him an offer of $400 a few days ago. He's one of these guys that never sells anything, just gives it away to relatives. I'm hoping he lets me have it when he's done with it. I think it was built in the Walther factory.

 

[Ignition Override]

CoalTrain49:

Maybe you can convince him of the EG gun's superior qualities in a way that his relatives are not able to.

Your tender loving care might also be better? I wish you luck.

 

[David N]

A great gun

Maks are famous for their reliability.

There is no spring on the firing pin, it's called a "floating" design. The rule is if you shake the gun and it doesn't rattle then it needs to be cleaned.

You should replace the weak 17 lb. factory spring with a 19 lb. one from Wolfe.

A rubber grip from Pearce will make it more comfortable. but also much wider and less suitable for CCW.

Hornady makes a JHP round for the Mak.

For everything you will ever need to know about the Mak, go to www.gunboards.com/Makarov. Be advised that it is NOT THR and some of the people there can be real jerks.

 

[Panzerschwein]

Maks are famous for their reliability.

There is no spring on the firing pin, it's called a "floating" design. The rule is if you shake the gun and it doesn't rattle then it needs to be cleaned.

You should replace the weak 17 lb. factory spring with a 19 lb. one from Wolfe.

A rubber grip from Pearce will make it more comfortable. but also much wider and less suitable for CCW.

Hornady makes a JHP round for the Mak.

For everything you will ever need to know about the Mak, go to www.gunboards.com/Makarov. Be advised that it is NOT THR and some of the people there can be real jerks.

Thanks, why should I go with the heavier spring? I think I will keep the same grips because they are more concealable, look very cool, and are comfortable. I fired 750 rounds in 3 consecutive days with no ill effects to my hand.

 

[tubeshooter]

Congratulations on a fine pistol.

Please excuse the board if they are not particularly surprised at another 5000+ trouble-free rounds fired.



If you don't mind all-steel and rather heavy, the Makarov is a solid addition to a collection. I have your gun's commercial cousin in .380. I agree that the military grips are trimmer and easier to deal with; I may get some one of these days...

 

[Panzerschwein]

Congratulations on a fine pistol.

Please excuse the board if they are not particularly surprised at another 5000+ trouble-free rounds fired.



If you don't mind all-steel and rather heavy, the Makarov is a solid addition to a collection. I have your gun's commercial cousin in .380. I agree that the military grips are trimmer and easier to deal with; I may get some one of these days...

Thanks Tubeshooter!

 

[David N]

IIRC the standard round for the Mak is 95 grns. I was told if you're going to use a heavier round, like the Bears, you should replace the spring so you don't beat on the frame.

 

[Panzerschwein]

IIRC the standard round for the Mak is 95 grns. I was told if you're going to use a heavier round, like the Bears, you should replace the spring so you don't beat on the frame.

Ah, makes sense. I plan to pretty much only shoot the and carry the cheap 92-95 grain steel cased ball loads, which have worked nicely so far.