Looked at a makarov and the tokarev the only problem I have with them is that its hard to found ammo for but I can get it at calelas for around 20 a box but I don't like ordering if I can help it I looked at a s&w 357 for 350 that has got me interested in a s&w good friend has a s&w in a 38 he is going to let me shoot I have never shot a pistol bigger then a 22 so I will make a more info pick thanks