The 9x18 Makarov Triumvirate

Capybara · January 16, 2015, 11:15 PM

Was playing around with my phone and shot some images of my three 9x18 Makarov pistols. I think I will need a FEG PA63 eventually. What else do I need to round out this group?

**Mike Irwin** · January 17, 2015, 12:13 PM

Is one an East German?

Those are the best of the communist era Maks

Cheapshooter · January 17, 2015, 12:30 PM

Well, what ever "Triumvirate" means, I've got one too!

My Mak is an East German though, not Russian.
Guess you could round your 9X18's out with a Bulgarian, and E. German.

Capybara · January 17, 2015, 11:20 PM

Ha, ha! That is a Bulgarian guys. Triumvirate is a group of three. I would love to have one each of the E. German, a Russian Military model and a Chinese. Someday when I have enough ammo, all of the bills are paid off maybe.

Cheapshooter · January 17, 2015, 11:40 PM

I'm no Makarov expert, just thought the star on the grip were Russian, while the Bulgarians had plain grips like my E. German.

SteveBonning · January 19, 2015, 10:48 AM

Well, the definition of a Triumvirate is;

A triumvirate (from Latin, triumvirātus, from trēs three + vir man) is a political regime dominated by three powerful individuals

but if you're saying those guns rule, I agree!

Capybara · January 22, 2015, 04:49 PM

Yes, it is the third definition, I just like the way the word sounds. Very official. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triumvirate

lagavulin62 · February 1, 2015, 08:49 AM

The give away for the Bulgarian is the circled 10 above the grips. People
change the grips all the time based on preference. I use an East German
grip on all my Maks. Never did like the thumbrest.

Pilot · February 1, 2015, 10:26 AM

I prefer the Bakelite Red Star grips found on surplus Bulgarians, and Russians. One of my Bulgies came with a black thumbrest grip, and I quickly changed it for a Red Star grip. They look great, and are slim.

amd6547 · February 1, 2015, 10:40 AM

You need a P83 Wanad.
Of course, no 9mm Makarov collection can be complete without a Stechkin.

doofus47 · February 2, 2015, 12:34 PM

And give us a blowback by blowback comparison of the pistols in action and any respective accuracy differences.

BoogieMan · February 2, 2015, 12:52 PM

These are such terrific little carry guns. I dont know why they arent more common. Definately get a PA-63. I love mine. You just have to change the springs or start exercising your trigger finger now to be able to pull the 15# ish trigger.

Adirondack · February 14, 2015, 02:25 PM

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These are such terrific little carry guns. I dont know why they arent more common. Definately get a PA-63. I love mine. You just have to change the springs or start exercising your trigger finger now to be able to pull the 15# ish trigger.

I agree, awesome handguns and the ammo is inexpensive. Not super powerful but the most power you can get in a simple blowback design, ultra reliable too.

I have to say though, I have had a love hate relationship with my PA63. I've changed springs, grips etc to make it more enjoyable to shoot at the range but it never really happened as compared to shooting the Makarovs. The PA63 is a great little carry gun, light and thin with the right grips on.

sneaky pete · February 20, 2015, 04:16 PM

Old sneaky pete here, I also have Ur same triple. Cary the mak on a belt holster or the CZ in a vert. shoulder rig. Ur aware that the mak has been characterized as a Walter PPK with fewer parts. I believe 9 for the mak & 25? For the PPK

Limnophile · March 5, 2015, 08:29 AM

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What else do I need to round out this group?

It's post-commie, but a Russian OTs-01 Kobalt revolver in 9 Makarov would be a fun addition.

January 16, 2015, 11:15 PM	#1
Capybara Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Posts: 180	The 9x18 Makarov Triumvirate Was playing around with my phone and shot some images of my three 9x18 Makarov pistols. I think I will need a FEG PA63 eventually. What else do I need to round out this group?

January 17, 2015, 12:13 PM	#2
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	Is one an East German? Those are the best of the communist era Maks __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

January 17, 2015, 12:30 PM	#3
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	Well, what ever "Triumvirate" means, I've got one too! My Mak is an East German though, not Russian. Guess you could round your 9X18's out with a Bulgarian, and E. German. __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

January 17, 2015, 11:40 PM	#5
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	I'm no Makarov expert, just thought the star on the grip were Russian, while the Bulgarians had plain grips like my E. German. __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

January 19, 2015, 10:48 AM	#6
SteveBonning Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2011 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 137	Well, the definition of a Triumvirate is; A triumvirate (from Latin, triumvirātus, from trēs three + vir man) is a political regime dominated by three powerful individuals but if you're saying those guns rule, I agree! __________________ Steve Bonning, PA-C Licensed Collector of Curios & Relics Maryland Designated Collector

January 17, 2015, 11:20 PM	#4
Capybara Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Posts: 180	Ha, ha! That is a Bulgarian guys. Triumvirate is a group of three. I would love to have one each of the E. German, a Russian Military model and a Chinese. Someday when I have enough ammo, all of the bills are paid off maybe.

January 22, 2015, 04:49 PM	#7
Capybara Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Posts: 180	Yes, it is the third definition, I just like the way the word sounds. Very official. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triumvirate

February 1, 2015, 08:49 AM	#8
lagavulin62 Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2008 Location: Montgomery, Texas Posts: 222	The give away for the Bulgarian is the circled 10 above the grips. People change the grips all the time based on preference. I use an East German grip on all my Maks. Never did like the thumbrest.

February 1, 2015, 10:26 AM	#9
Pilot Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2000 Posts: 4,193	I prefer the Bakelite Red Star grips found on surplus Bulgarians, and Russians. One of my Bulgies came with a black thumbrest grip, and I quickly changed it for a Red Star grip. They look great, and are slim. __________________ Pilot

February 1, 2015, 10:40 AM	#10
amd6547 Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2006 Posts: 2,313	You need a P83 Wanad. Of course, no 9mm Makarov collection can be complete without a Stechkin. __________________ The past is gone...the future may never happen. Be Here Now.

February 2, 2015, 12:34 PM	#11
doofus47 Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2010 Location: live in a in a house when i'm not in a tent Posts: 2,483	You need to get to the range And give us a blowback by blowback comparison of the pistols in action and any respective accuracy differences. __________________ I'm right about the metric system 3/4 of the time.

February 2, 2015, 12:52 PM	#12
BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,217	These are such terrific little carry guns. I dont know why they arent more common. Definately get a PA-63. I love mine. You just have to change the springs or start exercising your trigger finger now to be able to pull the 15# ish trigger. __________________ Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it. Milton Freidman "If you find yourself in a fair fight,,, Your tactics suck"- Unknown

February 20, 2015, 04:16 PM	#14
sneaky pete Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2004 Location: Florida Keys Posts: 510	Comparison to PPK Old sneaky pete here, I also have Ur same triple. Cary the mak on a belt holster or the CZ in a vert. shoulder rig. Ur aware that the mak has been characterized as a Walter PPK with fewer parts. I believe 9 for the mak & 25? For the PPK __________________ A Slave is one who is Forced to act for the benefit of another--TAXPAYER--47% of Americans Don't pay taxes. A little bit of Slavery is stll Slavery--- M/sgt GENO