Makarov 9x18mm: Effective cartridge for concealed carry, yes or no? - Page 4

CWKahrFan · October 15, 2014, 07:10 PM

90% is quite a strong endorsement.

I feel VERY confident when I pack my CZ 82.

Dmanlore · October 17, 2014, 08:08 AM

I spent a year in Kandahar and the Taliban killed loads of people w the 9x18...regularly.
I'd carry a CZ-82 to a fight.

TxFlyFish · October 17, 2014, 09:43 AM

The question is how well could one handle the mak. The 9x18 is definitely effective and I still see it used in their recent training videos.

It's not a easy gun to shoot, props to the Russians

tallball · October 19, 2014, 10:45 PM

I carry a 380 sometimes, but would feel more comfortable with 9x18. My Russian makarov is in 380 caliber. I got it brand-new for $89 in 1990 or so. It has never once malfunctioned and is more accurate than I am.

qwiksdraw · October 20, 2014, 06:51 AM

Carry 'em if you got 'em, boys!

Ignition Override · October 20, 2014, 07:51 PM

fsmitka:
Three friends also carry the Polish P-64 (9x18). German guys (from the BRD and DDR) usually seem to prefer German-made guns, but sometimes prefer this smaller Polish type.

View Poll Results: Makarov/Pseudo-Makarov 9x18mm: Effective cartridge for concealed carry, yes or no?
Yes.	226	90.04%
No.	15	5.98%
I am unsure.	10	3.98%
Voters: 251. You may not vote on this poll

October 15, 2014, 07:10 PM	#76
CWKahrFan Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2010 Posts: 2,016	90% is quite a strong endorsement. I feel VERY confident when I pack my CZ 82. __________________ 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."

October 17, 2014, 08:08 AM	#77
Dmanlore Junior Member Join Date: May 27, 2013 Posts: 5	I think so I spent a year in Kandahar and the Taliban killed loads of people w the 9x18...regularly. I'd carry a CZ-82 to a fight.

October 20, 2014, 07:51 PM	#81
Ignition Override Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Location: About 20 nm from the Big Muddy Posts: 2,886	fsmitka: Three friends also carry the Polish P-64 (9x18). German guys (from the BRD and DDR) usually seem to prefer German-made guns, but sometimes prefer this smaller Polish type. Last edited by Ignition Override; October 20, 2014 at 11:37 PM.

October 17, 2014, 09:43 AM	#78
TxFlyFish Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2011 Posts: 1,246	The question is how well could one handle the mak. The 9x18 is definitely effective and I still see it used in their recent training videos. It's not a easy gun to shoot, props to the Russians

October 19, 2014, 10:45 PM	#79
tallball Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2014 Posts: 2,444	I carry a 380 sometimes, but would feel more comfortable with 9x18. My Russian makarov is in 380 caliber. I got it brand-new for $89 in 1990 or so. It has never once malfunctioned and is more accurate than I am.