I have to stay away from that gun store. A brand new IMEZ 9x18 Russian makarov with Baikal grips and adjustable sights was sitting there, and I couldn't resist. Paid $149 for it and, as expected, not a single problem shooting 100 rounds at the range. The gun loves that cheap green box Soviet era ammo, sparks and all. I was able to make head shots pretty consistently at 15 yards. I have the EG and Bulgarian milsurp, so I just need to find a Norinco Mak to complete my collection. Everyone should own at least a few Maks.
Big Mak attack again!
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Stephen A. Camp
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Hello. I recently purchased a NIB Bulgarian Makarov. For the money, it appears to be a pretty good pistol. The DA trigger-pull, while heavy, is smooth and the SA pull is usable as is. While the gun is a bit large for caliber in my opinion, it's a hoot to shoot and one could do alot worse for an inexpensive arm. Best.
Bill Adair
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StephenT,
Where in the world did you find a bargain like that? I bought my little IJ70 almost two years ago, and it was $170 then, without a holster!
Everyone that shoots Mak loves it! Bet I've sold more of them, than the clerks in the gun store.
Bill
Where in the world did you find a bargain like that? I bought my little IJ70 almost two years ago, and it was $170 then, without a holster!
Everyone that shoots Mak loves it! Bet I've sold more of them, than the clerks in the gun store.
Bill
Yeah, in what store did you buy that little gem? I don't remember seeing any Makarovs for sale (except for overpriced used ones) in this area at any gun shop. I guess the Maks are too much competition for their other, higher-profit-margin guns.
I believe that every gun enthusiast should own at least one Makarov. They're great little guns--not real refined, but immanently lovable.
DAL
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I believe that every gun enthusiast should own at least one Makarov. They're great little guns--not real refined, but immanently lovable.
DAL
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Reading "Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal," by Ayn Rand, should be required of every politician and in every high school.
"Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are ruined."
--Patrick Henry, during Virginia's Convention to Ratify the Constitution (1788)
GOA, JPFO, PPFC, CSSA, LP, ARI, NRA
I bought it at Discount Guns Warehouse on Veterans Memorial Drive yesterday. There was also a Bulgarian mak selling for $10 more. The Russian maks seems to usually go for $200, the EGs somewhat more, so I jumped at this one. This store sometimes has good deals on used firearms as well. I was just browsing and not planning to buy any gun, but I should have known better. Anyone know where I might find a Norinco mak for my collection? Actually, it wouldn't be complete without a Simpson-Suhl and Russian military mak (with fixed sights) as well. Thanks.