BULGARIAN MILITARY MAKAROV 9x18mm SELF LOADING PISTOL.wmv

[deaddollzombies]

Good video !

The Bulgarian Makarovs are the most easy to find now , Shotgun News has them for around $230

I just bought a mint one with holster , 2 mags and few boxes of ammo off a guy at the flea market. Also got a Mosin m44 carbine from him too. Gave him $200 for the pair and no paper work either : ) Haven't shot it yet but seems like a good pistol

[qasim0004]

@deaddollzombies no paper work? wouldn't you get in trouble?

[12ismet]

It's actually a russian pistol .

[The1cemanCometh]

@12ismet Stop thinking you know about guns because you play call of duty.

[12ismet]

@The1cemanCometh No you idiot i'm from bulgaria and my father is a staff sargeant in the bulgarian army ...so stop writing bullshit when you don't know a dick.

[The1cemanCometh]

@12ismet You're right, I don't know a dick, but I'm sure you know many dicks. You probably have one in your hand as we speak. Makarov's are manufactured in Russia, BULGARIA, Germany, and China. Looks like you don't know shit.

[ogi415]

*Feels badass cause of the popularity of bulgarian guns*

[farcry2outlaw]

how much would one of these cost, for Christmas i am thinking about getting a Makarov and a Mosin to go with it, i am not looking for a Specific model.

[titocarrollton]

@farcry2outlaw I got mine from a gentleman for $235 and he gave me one mag and 50 rounds; however, online retailers charge about $230 (J&G) but of course you have to account for the FFL transfer. Don't pay more than $300 for it (some people are unscrupulous) unless it's an east German one or Chinese (yeah Chinese) because they are very rare.

[farcry2outlaw]

@titocarrollton Thanks for replying and helping me man!

[headstrong440]

@titocarrollton The Baikal IJ-70 is the rarest one. Its the russian one with the adjustable sights.

[chitown1966]

sorry if I am ignorant of the size of ammo but is the 9 x 18 ammo the same as 9mm?

[titocarrollton]

@chitown1966 it's not a true 9mm is actually 9.2mm and the case for the 9 x 18 is 1mm shorter than the 9mm Parabellum you are used to.

[chitown1966]

how common is the ammo? easy to get a hold of in the U.S.? or is this just more for a show item? thanks.  oh fantastic review by the way

[pcgamerjoe]

@chitown1966 Not sure about random local stores like Walmart, but you can easily order the ammo for reasonable prices at jgsales.

[spuddud19]

this handgun is very similar to a BERSA thunder even on the breakdown.  well i should say the bersa copies it but wanted to add that in

[Mopja100]

im in australia how can i get these,JOKES! we dont even allow bb guns firecrackers fireworks and now proper cap guns arent legal! GOVERNMENT MOTHERFUCKERS!

[2damaxmr2]

A company in Canada is importing them in 9mm mak and .380acp.

[capgains]

how do i get one of these? bulgarian that is?

[148scalemodeling]

Prefer the cz82 ( higher quality, more rounds, better looking, and are very unique)

[Deneva2000]

Well it jams too often for my taste and it's quite heavy. I still prefer the CZ 75 myself.

[HLebooks]

Just a few words to tell you that an interesting downloadable ebook on this model (technical and historic aspects) is available at HLebooks.com.

[zaio12]

ha in bulgaria there are not rare at all you can buy them easy and under 150 dollars i gues because they made in bulgaria / Bulgaria above else /

[Fattyhippo8093]

@zaio12 bulgarian MILITARY. thats why its rare

[44eagles5]

the mind jams - the makarov - never

[JohnnyRebb32]

Hey im bulgarian!!!

[mitkokirilov]

Super Makarov Bulgerian.

[GodnCountry65]

Dang, saw its twin for $210 at the show. I want a WW2 era one though.

[dougthealligator]

@GodnCountry65 in ww2 the sovies didnt use this pistol they used the tokorev tt33

[natedrak3]

@GodnCountry65 makarovs are made after the ww2..

[saj12100]

Wich one is cheaper bulgarian or russian?

[kurbanica]

@saj12100 In Bulgaria the bulgarian one cost's 137 $ the russian one is or 177 $

[capgains]

@kurbanica how can i get one? i'm in the usa. how much would they be ?

[flyboiooow]

can u use 38. bullets for it



[420JimmyX]

@flyboiooow no its a 9mm..

[SoapMactavish90]

The problem I see with carrying that thing is since the fireing pin is free flooting, if dropped on the mussel(even with the safety on) it could still go off. That happened alot with my grandpa plus sometimes if you go to a country that used that pistol(like east Germany) it's pretty common to find old soldiers walking around with out there big toe

[trancesendable]

makarovs are considered robust and whit big caps. thats why they dont jam. however also makes them inaccurate, and indeed they are very old pistols, used in service by some countries even nowadays. First was in service in 1951, so very old.

[esh325]

@trancesendable I have 3 and they are very accurate actually. The barrel is fixed to the frame, so it doesn't move around unlike handguns. So you're full of it.

[trancesendable]

@esh325 compared to modern guns its not accurate at all, has short barrel also

[esh325]

@trancesendable It's accurate enough to put all shots in centermass in your chest at 25 yards. What more do you want?

[trancesendable]

@esh325 i wanna hit a smaller target at 55yards, i also want better sights, better trigger, more rounds on magazine, walther p99 does that all.

And Im done arguing whit you, no point to compare a VAZ whit a BMW.

[esh325]

@trancesendable They maybe you want a target pistol then, not a combat pistol. The Makarov is fine in accuracy, but it's inferior to modern pistols in most other ways.

[2damaxmr2]

@trancesendable Inaccurate my ass. It is a heck more accurate than any other handguns i have that is under 700dollars.

[trancesendable]

@2damaxmr2 funny they dont compete whit makarovs then lmao xD our police says u better throw the gun at the target than shoot, they say its good for breaking peanuts xD

[2damaxmr2]

@trancesendable Well that is probably true when it is worn to shit. Mine is brand new so the accuracy is very good.

[capgains]

@2damaxmr2 where did you get yours?

[MrFryguy001]

Is this gun considered to be a relic?

[kindlyfurious]

they are not rare ... well at least not in bulgaria... they are well made but very inacurate ..

[KkrazyVato]

I got this >=D

[kushluk33]

Are the military standard grips plastic or metal?

[bahtalorom]

@kushluk33 ...plastic.....with the star in the middle.....

[dozzy000]

is it easy to remove the magazine with that heel release?

[xXxxWARNINGxXx]

BULGARIAN MILITARY??? IT IS JUST OLD SOVIET PM,MAKAROV AND ON GRIP IS SOVIET STAR,AND THERE IS NO NEW MAKAROVS,ONLY BAIKAL PM IS NEW VERSION OF MAKAROV!

[martindl99]

Nice informative video. Just one point, I was taught to remove the magazine, and then cocking, when checking to see if its empty.

[Arcaenon]

The extractor is located within the slide. The slide stop serves as just the slide stop.

[DmitriRussian]

whats self loading?

[serekithegreat]

@DmitriRussian It means the same thing as " semi-auto." A semi-automatic firearm is a firearm that self-loads after a round is shot, and will continue to self-load until there are no more rounds in the clip.

[DmitriRussian]

@serekithegreat lol i know what semi auto is but thanks for clarifying that that's what it means

[applevalleyjoe]

Excellent video. My problem with these is the magazine release...very ungainly!

[KomradKlaus]

I don't think Bulgarian maks are particularly rare, the ones that are rare are East German

[butchy586]

@KomradKlaus yes u r right the the german ones r more saught after and better made. chinese r very rare to but there not made very well

[Arcaenon]

@butchy586 Actually, the Norinco Makarovs are very well made. About as nice as EG Maks

[tasodaniko]

makarov is one of the best pistols in the world because it shoots when its nessesery

[serekithegreat]

@tasodaniko  " necessary "

[cazybeast2]

just purchased an unissued bulgy mak :)

[rrhmorgan]

Just picked up a minty East German number for $271 out the door. Shoots like a dream. mI'll be passing this one down to my son. Great video!

[undergound804]

now i like that Makarov but i would much more perfer a Russian modle and one with adjustable rear sight other than that i completly love this pistol

[ITbuba]

Little comment here,

This is a standard issue pistol used by the police because the urban applications and type of monition used.

Every policeman gets one of these even today.

This is actually no prymary combat weapon.

It was used by officers and as a concealed weapon.

Primary usage - urban environment.

[barbalote2]

very nice gun! thanks for sharing.

[shawnzotheman]

i want one.

[piddydog]

Would that go off if you put it on safety and there was a round in the chamber with the hammer drop?...

I know nothing about guns

[xzibit369]

@piddydog no it wouldnt go off

[oPaRaLyZeRx]

haha pp.

[JUX609]

quick question, I have a Makarov, and when i fired it the firing pin jumped out the back of the gun. Now when i put the pin in it just keep coming out. i just need someone to help me out, how can i keep it in.*

[DeadXOnXEarth]

@JUX609 the problem is most likely your safety. it sounds like a part of it may have broken. thankfully they are very easy to find and easy to replace. also check the firing pin and make sure none of it has been sheered off. i have a makarov of my own. in fact i just picked up a safety with spring on ebay for about $40 to have as a backup of if they become hard to find.

[MUNSTER601]

HOW MANY RDS.IN CLIP 8 PLUS 1?

[762hillboy]

@MUNSTER601 yes.

[MUNSTER601]

@762hillboy thank you.

[dudeman6661000]

@762hillboy cool

[TheVerg6]

I cannot believe I chose a CZ-82 over this. What an over-engineered, finicky weapon it is compared to the Makarov.

[dimiturml]

You can buy one in perfect condition, brand new for about 100 U.S. dollars. In Bulgaria, there are thousands left over from the Cold War. I've shot with this and I can say that is pretty good

[andy0705b]

@dimiturml they are the airsoft versions converted because the airsofts are about 25 dollars in bulgaria

[dimiturml]

@andy0705b Well i meant about NEW pistol, from the old military reservs. The are around 100 US dollars. Original, never used weapon.There is a military base near my home, and they have about 5000 brand new. And there are many military bases, with thousands weapons taht were never used. Private companies buy weapons from Ministry of Defence, and then sell them, unfortunatly they take out the original documents that contain information about test firing.

[yandexiridium]

Buffalobore makes best (my opinion) ammo for this baby. Check this out.

[wills404]

i love this gun

[RevolverPhantom]

It looks very easy to pull down the trigger guard in order to disassemble the handgun. Is it an issue for this to happen accidentally? And can you actuate the safety with the left hand if holding it in that hand, even if it's a little awkward?

[skizzerbo]

@RevolverPhantom no, and yes you can do it left handed only. i shoot lefty and do it one handed quite often

[DoK338]

хороший пистолет в своем классе

[GENODELMAROATL]

HOW MUCH MONEY U WANT

[rayne870]

i never really appreciated the Makarov until now, thank you for showing what seems to be a very well made and well planned pistol.

[surfzombie2]

I really like your videos They are well made and the camera isn't shaking all over the place. I am a Makarov lover. They are excellent for conceal and I prefer an all netal pistol to the soq called modern plastic POS.

[pringles509]

Actually there's better and improved concealed carry pistols, which are modern day handguns. But it's a nice piece, do the Russian military still use those?

[Wabaanimkii]

Why has nobody made a 9x19 conversion? Or a modified version.

[EarthwormBob]

that is a swell lookin makarov brother!

[valiosubaru]

This is The Russian Model its not Bulgarian model ... The Bulgarian model is black... And the best version of Makarov is the Russian one !

[chrismc410]

@valiosubaru There is a symbol on all PMs that you can tell the country of manufacture. You can't see it in this video, you'd have have it in front of you to tell.

[butchy586]

@valiosubaru u have no idea what u r talking about when it comes to makarov pistols

[valiosubaru]

@valiosubaru Ok "Mr. I know everything about MP" For you information I have 2 Makarov Pistols !

[alien4sd]

This is the Russian gun or?

[Marck0939]

@alien4sd The makarov was designed in russia and then was supplied and manufactured by the communist eastern european countries.The best model is the east german makarov.

[valiosubaru]

@Marck0939 I don't think so the german Makarov is jamming a little bit the Russian Makarov is better !

[Marck0939]

@valiosubaru yes but the alloy of the german gun is better,the finish is better.I do not going to argue about the performance,cause I have not shot the german Makarov.

[cidoXL]

its not bulgarian its a russian milicia gun , and its not rear it most wyidly used gun in baltic states :) i hawe one , it very not acurate ..

whit love from Latvia !

[nooksolo]

you have a similar voice to DR. Demento. IMO

[Gloomshadow1]

I had a early import Norinco from way back in the late 80s early 90s..on the outside it was finished on par with a Smith revolver, take the slide off and it looked like it was finished with a belt sander. Shot sweet though,really did...copperwashed steel core ammo in little 16rd boxes..it was a trip. I then joined the US Army and sold it off to a buddy for like $90, collectors item nowadays...who would know? ha ha

[Arcaenon]

muh - CAR - uhv

[iskamdaznam]

Арсенал Казанлък как е :D qko a ?

[haronsidi]

da zevaa  bulgria

[CFA1911]

that gun had import marks,.... i like the german made makarovs... the triggers are a little smoother in my opinon..funny how i see more bulgarian maks then chineese ones. i would say german made ones are a rare find

[molotov2122]

"relatively expensive" hah you can get it for 70/80 bucks in bulgaria

[xuebaihuli]

even I can't use real pistol but I still love this gun so I bought an air gun ^_^

UMAREX

[docjohnson2]

I just bought me a Makarov 9mm.1962 made in Germany.It looks just like this one.And it feels just right and shoots fantastic.I paid 300 for mine.

[Orremis]

you can get these for about $250 from jgsales.com. also, they've got reasonably priced ammo

[plami15]

they are not so hard to find in Bulgaria

[GoBlackwater]

Nice find! I would like to have one, but I think I have a better chance at spotting Bigfoot than finding a real Makarov. I would also be concerned about ammo availability.

[Makarov1964]

There are a few Makarovs available on Gunbroker. If you wind up paying more than $300.00 then you're paying a premium for availability. Sometimes it can't be helped I guess but I can still kick myself when the old timers laugh and say "I got mine back when they were less than $200.00". As always all commonsense rules for pistols and gunbuying apply. But all in all they are great guns!

[calichemorales]

i got one but is in very bad condition! (from Iraq) any tips on how to blue it? and make it look like yours?

[Wabaanimkii]

Would you be willing to part with that piece for a generous offer? I'm looking to buy a mak a soon as i turn 21 because I'm worried about all the hillbilly Jesus extremests coming to get me. Not to mention that wired ass guy in the blue uniform that keeps putting slips of paper on my mailbox once a week.

[col737zc]

proud piece! not as rare as stated though. It's nicer than most, and sought second to russian military makarov which i have.

[col737zc]

and... DON'T release the slide from the locked position without chambering a round. Not being asanine here, but that will in fact cause the "breech" / bolt whatever you will, to hit the barrel base which does not float and will cause pitting and shaving of the metal.

[col737zc]

Instead, when ready to relax the slide, pull it to the rear and the catch will return to the spring-loaded down position allowing you to gradually allow the slide to move forward without causing damage.

[Americanglory74]

where can you find these nowadays, and are there any ammo that should not be used in this pistol

[depew13racer]

I have this same exact pistol in the same shape. Are they good pistols???

[erickr1980]

how much did that makarov cost you? i think i want to buy one would you recomend it?

[MrRUSS808]

nice pistol

[ortuh]

the cuban police used that gun

[foxus666]

very nice charm, this style of black market gun, i will buy the Co2 version from umarex :)

[rllang01]

Great review of a great little handgun. I had a Bulgarian Makarov and I regret getting rid of it. I shot several hundred rounds thru mine and I never had a malfunction and the fit & finish was excellent. I think I paid $225 NIB and ya just cant beat that deal. The 9x18MAK round is better than the .380ACP, IMHO...

Regards

[fjtrkdjffg]

where can I buy one?

[blitzkrieg459]

How is the recoil on this type of pistol?

[herrcobblermachen]

It is great to see a new video from you. I pick up my SuperA Monday. I have the double-stack commerical Makarov, It's all the same aside from just the frame being wider. What I do with the heel release is use a common camera lanyard on it and just give it a tug and the mag drops. This wouldnt be doable with a walther pp or p38 release. I love the leather holster, though I worry a little about holster wear, the finish on mine is superb and I dont much take it out of the case, 380 is rare =(

[HK379]

Great video .