Need a Makarov

[Optimus Prime]

I wish to purchase a Makarov for my "colletion". Though I have to admit I know diddly shit about them, other than the fact that they are well belt, rugged, dependable, and affordable. What are the essentials for buying one? What is a good price? How available are they, there mags, and there ammo??? Been to alot of shows and shops here in Texas and have not seen one to date! :eek:

[Scoupe]

Try www.makarov.com that's where I got started reading about them. Great little guns, you'll enjoy owning one, or two, or...

[Optimus Prime]

Originally posted by Scoupe
Try www.makarov.com that's where I got started reading about them. Great little guns, you'll enjoy owning one, or two, or...

Thank You! That is a very informative site. I think I will start looking for an E. German one. Just how plentiful is the ammo??? What, if any, US made holster/rigs fit the makarov nicely???

[Secesh]

Read Hootbro's Mak 4 sale post.
If I didn't have a MAK right now. I would buy his.

His price ain't bad considering the matching# mag.s, the original grips, and the laynard.

Makarovs are awesome !!

[Scoupe]

O.P.

Ammunition is easy to find. Gun Shows, on the web, etc. Have found it at gun shops and sporting goods stores, but for WAY too much usually. Seems I pay less than $7/box (50 rounds) usually. A heck of a lot cheaper to shoot than my 1911s, and really as much fun.

Dillion's catalog (Blue Press www.dillionprecision.com ) is carrying holsters for them now. The only one that springs to mind was a nylon one that was resonably priced and decent looking.

Best price I've found is www.southernohiogun.com . Haven't bought one from them yet though, looks like you'll have to get a dealer to order it, not transfer it from them however.

Hootbro's sounds good too!

have fun!