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Gene Pool · August 15, 2014, 02:07 PM

Some of the PM/IJ70-18A Makarov pistols came with a "different" style black plastic grip. I am refering to Makarovs in 9x18 caliber with adjuctable sights. When I say different, I mean the grips have a slightly different shape low on the heel of the grip...and a different shape from military style grips. I realize this is not much of a description but it's the best I can do.

Anyway, if someone knows the "why" of this different grip, please let me know. I am presuming the gun is the same, and military grips could be installed on it if one wanted to change them out. But that is only a presumption.

Any suggestions and comments would be appreciated.

Thank you in advance,
Gene Pool

August 15, 2014, 02:07 PM	#1
Gene Pool Member Join Date: April 16, 2014 Location: Rural Texas Posts: 96	Makarov grips - "different" on some IJ70's Some of the PM/IJ70-18A Makarov pistols came with a "different" style black plastic grip. I am refering to Makarovs in 9x18 caliber with adjuctable sights. When I say different, I mean the grips have a slightly different shape low on the heel of the grip...and a different shape from military style grips. I realize this is not much of a description but it's the best I can do. Anyway, if someone knows the "why" of this different grip, please let me know. I am presuming the gun is the same, and military grips could be installed on it if one wanted to change them out. But that is only a presumption. Any suggestions and comments would be appreciated. Thank you in advance, Gene Pool