The Little Black Russian

[Jeb Stuart]

Here is one of the Best deals in Airgun History "Izh Baikal MDL 60". It had almost a cult like following. Much written about it over the years. The Model 60 with the Steel Breech was a gem. They ran about $100, and had amazing accuracy. A low powered gun for target shooting. The trigger was a 6 adjustment trigger that many described as a match grade trigger costing 10 times as much. The model 60 is a single shot, with the Model 61 a 6 shot magazine. As time went on they cheapened the trigger, yet still a great trigger, and changed the breech from steel to plastic. Still a very nice gun. Unfortunately about a year ago, Because of some Obama crap, they had to stop importing them.
Here is a pic of this wonderful gun. Equipped with a Bug Buster Scope.



One of my favorite pastimes is "Wind Shooting". I would take this gun on a day with a slight Breeze. Focus on the center part of a leaf, let the wind die down for a fraction of a second and squeeze the trigger. Some of the best times I have with a airgun.

 

[PainlessWolf]

Good afternoon!,
I thought at first that you were going to be reporting on Umarex' excellent Makarov CO2 powered pistol. This is an extremely cool rifle tho' Thank you for the History and examples of its accuracy!
regards!

 

[Jeb Stuart]

Good afternoon!,
I thought at first that you were going to be reporting on Umarex' excellent Makarov CO2 powered pistol. This is an extremely cool rifle tho' Thank you for the History and examples of its accusracy!
regards!

fP
Yes, the Umarex Makarov, I have posted many times of that great deal. Still have mine now for about 10 years and still getting the Same fps.

 

[chicharrones]

That's a neat air rifle.

I should have made the jump for one of those a few years back, but I bought a gas spring gun instead. Too bad for me.

 

[chicharrones]

fP
Yes, the Umarex Makarov, I have posted many times of that great deal. Still have mine now for about 10 years and still getting the Same fps.

That's one of the best values in BB pistols I've ever had my hands on. Not that I'm a huge airgunner, but that is one good pistola.

 

[Panzerschwein]

Which Makarov air gun are you all referring to? The blowback model or the cheaper fixed slide one?

 

[Jeb Stuart]

Get the regular one, not the blowback.

 

[Jeb Stuart]

Here is another fantastic target pistol. I paid around $350, but now they go for around $550-600 range. That might sound like a lot, but very cheap considering he shoots as well as target guns costing into the thousands.

 

[chicharrones]

Get the regular one, not the blowback.

Agree. The only reason for blowback would be to cock the hammer automatically, IMO. But, the few blowback BB guns I've tried aren't as accurate in my hands as the non-blowback models.

I'm not sure why. Maybe the gas spent cycling the slide affects consistent shot to shot gas volume going to the BB?