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The Makarov pistol or PM (Russian: Пистолет Макарова, romanized: Pistolet Makarova, IPA: [pʲɪstɐˈlʲet mɐˈkarəvə], lit. 'Makarov's Pistol') is a Soviet semi-automatic pistol. Under the project leadership of Nikolay Fyodorovich Makarov, it became the Soviet Union's standard military and Militsiya side arm in 1951.
Vladimir Makarov (Russian: Владимир Макаров, and also referenced as Vladimir R. Makarov in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Vladimir A. Makarov in Modern Warfare 3) is the main antagonist of the Modern Warfare franchise known for his ruthless tactics.
Nov 22, 2022 · A Makarov pistol, binoculars, and other items were confiscated from Taliban fighters by U.S. Marines in the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit during combat operations in Afghanistan. Image: DoD
The Makarov: How it REALLY Works. Return of the Mak! Also, the return of the White Board of Knowledge, as I do my best to break down one of my favorite soviet firearms of all time: The Makarov...
Mikhail Olegovich Makarov (Russian: Михаи́л Оле́гович Мака́ров; March 12, 1962 – 1988), known as The Executioner (Russian: Палач), was a Soviet serial killer, who from February to May 1986 committed three murders and one attempted murder in Leningrad.
Nov 3, 2022 · Early on, the Soviet Union developed the Makarov, a pistol that was quickly adopted by countries within the Eastern Bloc. Despite its age, the firearm is still in service across the world, thanks to its reputation for being a fairly reliable weapon.
Jun 24, 2018 · The Makarov pistol (Pistolet Makarova or PM) is the most famous firearm to come out of Russia since the AK-47. After the Second World War, the Russians decided to phase out the classic Tokarev TT33. I don’t think there was much wrong with the Tokarev, but it was the Cold War and the Ruskies were looking to evolve everywhere they possibly could.
Apr 30, 2021 · Brownells Gun Tech™ Keith Ford tells us about a Russian gun almost as "iconic" as the AK-47 - the Makarov pistol. The Soviet Army made do with the Tokarev TT...
Jul 7, 2023 · The Makarov Pistol history is a fascinating journey through time, tracing its origins from the aftermath of World War II. As one delves deeper into this narrative, it becomes clear that this pistol isn’t just a firearm – it’s an emblem of the Cold War era.
The Makarov pistol, a robust and iconic sidearm, was borne from the military needs of post-World War II Soviet Russia. Adopted around 1953, it replaced a myriad of existing military sidearms and...
