New Offerings in Makarov

Kevin_d77 · October 30, 2013, 01:04 PM

Are there any current offerings chambered in Makarov? I have a couple older pieces which are nice and I absolutely do not want to add another caliber (I.e. 380) so are there any more current options?

CWKahrFan · October 30, 2013, 03:23 PM

CZ82 & 83 are the last recent productions I know of available in US... 83 in 9x18 discontinued a year or two ago. Don't know of any others. Interesting question though.

I guess... though the round has many fans and new production ammo is available... when it's decision time for handgun manufacturers, they're always opting for the popular .380 now.

Walt Sherrill · October 30, 2013, 03:36 PM

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I guess... though the round has many fans and new production ammo is available... when it's decision time for handgun manufacturers, they're always opting for the popular .380 now.

Actually, I'm surprised that K-T and some of the others offering .380 guns haven't made versions in 9mm MAK -- as it would probably only take a barrel change for most of them. (That's all that's required with a Makarov or CZ-82 or CZ-83; even the magazines work with either caliber, but with one less round in the case of the CZs using 9mm Makarov.)

Kevin_d77 · October 30, 2013, 03:40 PM

Yea, I have an 82 and the Polish p64. I want a genuine Mak but always wondered if there was any production guns being made. I would be interested in one for sure. Heck, even the PPK only comes in .380 and .22 right now.

Kevin_d77 · October 30, 2013, 03:41 PM

And Kel Tec is producing new .32acp guns still as well as Seecamp too

Hurryin' Hoosier · October 30, 2013, 07:35 PM

I don't believe that there are any 9x18s currently in production - at least, none which are imported. I've got two Pistolet Makarovas and love them. Their unbelievable simplicity of design and their ruggedness have always fascinated me. But my P64 is almost always my pocket gun, and I consider my vz.82s to be the Cadillac of the 9x18 guns.

pelo801 · October 30, 2013, 08:05 PM

I wish walther would make a PPK in 9 x 18.

Kevin_d77 · October 30, 2013, 08:20 PM

I would buy a Sig in the P238/938 style in makarov in a heartbeat. I just have no desire to add another caliber at this point, especially when it has less performance to a similar size.

October 30, 2013, 01:04 PM	#1
Kevin_d77 Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2012 Location: SW FL Posts: 953	New Offerings in Makarov Are there any current offerings chambered in Makarov? I have a couple older pieces which are nice and I absolutely do not want to add another caliber (I.e. 380) so are there any more current options?

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CWKahrFan Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2010 Posts: 2,016	CZ82 & 83 are the last recent productions I know of available in US... 83 in 9x18 discontinued a year or two ago. Don't know of any others. Interesting question though. I guess... though the round has many fans and new production ammo is available... when it's decision time for handgun manufacturers, they're always opting for the popular .380 now. __________________ What did Mrs. Bullet say to Mr. Bullet? ... "We're having a BeeBee!"... IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT!... IF THE GUN FITS, SHOOT IT! "Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."

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October 30, 2013, 03:40 PM	#4
Kevin_d77 Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2012 Location: SW FL Posts: 953	Yea, I have an 82 and the Polish p64. I want a genuine Mak but always wondered if there was any production guns being made. I would be interested in one for sure. Heck, even the PPK only comes in .380 and .22 right now.

October 30, 2013, 03:41 PM	#5
Kevin_d77 Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2012 Location: SW FL Posts: 953	And Kel Tec is producing new .32acp guns still as well as Seecamp too

October 30, 2013, 07:35 PM	#6
Hurryin' Hoosier Member Join Date: March 1, 2012 Location: Columbus, Indiana Posts: 98	I don't believe that there are any 9x18s currently in production - at least, none which are imported. I've got two Pistolet Makarovas and love them. Their unbelievable simplicity of design and their ruggedness have always fascinated me. But my P64 is almost always my pocket gun, and I consider my vz.82s to be the Cadillac of the 9x18 guns.

October 30, 2013, 08:05 PM	#7
pelo801 Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2009 Posts: 718	I wish walther would make a PPK in 9 x 18.

October 30, 2013, 08:20 PM	#8
Kevin_d77 Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2012 Location: SW FL Posts: 953	I would buy a Sig in the P238/938 style in makarov in a heartbeat. I just have no desire to add another caliber at this point, especially when it has less performance to a similar size.