Makarov for $134.95 Anything Else Seems Bonkers

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Mike H

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I managed to track down a new Bulgarian military Mak for $134.95 plus tax in Pa, if anyone is interested I think the guy has 7 left in stock, he is based near to Pittsburgh. Let me know if you want details, he may have sold out by now so be quick.

I am not due to travel over from the UK until this Saturday, so the wife has done the decent thing and bought early to avoid disappointment. She likes the gun so much she keeps calling it "hers".

For the price, it makes pretty much any other handgun look stupid (except possibly a used Model 10 or a Bersa Thunder).

I also like the story attached to the gun, apparently a US entrepeneur (you have so many) discovered a warehouse in Bulgaria with 50,000 Maks in deep storage, all packed away in Cosmoline and crated up. I wonder just what they were intended for :eek:

The guy bought the lot and then sold them on in sub-lots to dealers. The only question is, he claims they were 1960's manufacture, but according to one of the experts in Makarov.com, there were no Bulgie military Maks produced before the early 70's, go figure.

Our second choice was a USPc in 9mm, we just saved $550 at Pennsylvania prices. The main 9x18M ammo dealer just also happens to be near Pittsburgh as well. FMJ's for $55 per 500 and hollowpoints for $60 per 500, happy, happy, happy.

Mike H
 
"I'd send her back to pick up another one for you!":D -- johnwill

He better...something tells me that the first one's not going to be his. :D
 
Congrats! I also have managed to purchase an Unissued Bulgarian Military Makarov for $134.95 plus shipping! Mine should be arriving at my FFL sometime next week! I can hardly wait!

I will be ordering the Pearce Grips for it shortly and I would appreciate if you let me know where you ammo supplier is so as to compare prices with the one that I have found!

Happy shooting to the both of you!
 
GeE26: The ammo supplier that Mike H isreferring to is Dan Tobin of Dan's Sporting Goods. Here's his website address:

www.dansammo.com

Dan is a super guy to deal with, and his prices are always some of the lowest around. Plus, I believe shipping east of the Mississippi is free. I'm fortunate that I live close enough to go there in person. But he's got a stellar reputation among those who've ordered from him via the Internet.

Tell him Marko sent you.

Take care. Marko
 
"Welcome to the Makarov Collective!!!!"

Resistance is futile, you will be assimilated.

It's the first pistol I bought and still one of my favorites!


Check Six.
 
I imagine the 9x18 would be "serious" enough if I was unfortunate enough to be on the receiving end of it.
 
Hey, one of those guns is mine!!!

Mike H and gEe26, can you confirm the name of this dealer? Is it Lackawaxen Armory (formerly Jersey City Armory)?

If it is, I've been waiting for them to get their FFL straightened out after the move to PA from NJ. I won one of their unissued Bulgies on the Auction Arms site on 6/23, sent them my money the next day, and have been waiting ever since.:(
 
How much and where for FEG R61 in 9x18

Does anyone know how much and where a FEG R61 in 9x18 can be purchased?

How does the accuracy, reliability and perfection of the R61 compare to that of the Makarov.

I just sold two FEG SMCs in .380 and 9x18 as they were not as perfectly reliable as I'm accustomed to experiencing with my Makarovs.
 
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