Shooting the Makarov

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Bud Helms

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Well, I took my new used Bulgarian Makarov to the range today. To make a long story short, I was pretty impressed.

The only decocker I've ever owned is a little Bersa .380. Qualified with the M9 for 10 years, but never owned one. The little 9x18 reminds me of the .380 very much. But the weapon itself is a lot more gun than the Bersa. I do not really like light handguns for some reason. Maybe I connote light with cheap. I know, but I can't help it. This Bulgie is inexpensive, but cheap it ain't.

I picked it up for $135 from jcarmory.com and when all was said and done, with shipping and FFL at my end, it came to $154. Not bad. Two 8 rnd mags and the mil holster with cleaning rod. Fixed sights.

At the range I didn't really try hard for accuracy, but it put all 8 rnds in a circle the size of a coffe cup at ten steps. I think it's probably more accurate than that.

Neat pistol! Great value!
 
Are you sure your Bulgie was used? I know Dan was selling NIB unissued military Bulgies. Did this change?

These Bulgies are very accurate, reliable to a fault, and a lot of fun. I really like them. Glad to hear yours is working out just fine.

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So many pistols, so little money.
 
I also purchased one from JCarmory, great
gun for the price, I have been suprised
at how accurate it is. It was an unissued
bulgie.I would like to have it parkerized or
matte black at sometime in the future.

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I shot a friends in an IDPA "backup" side match today and was pleasantly suprised that it seemed to be a natural pointer, even weak hand. I shot well with it.
I have always looked at them with a "wary' eye. They seem to be a great value.
 
Good catch, Tecolote. No, as a matter of fact, it was not used. JCArmory sold me an unissued one. My mistake. I was at the range today with it and a used one I got from a friend. I shot it today also. Both shot great. 'Just my memory shoots crooked! I'm buying the other Bulgie too!
 
Congrats on your new Mak.
I have a Russian Mak that I just love.
I will never give it up willingly.
The only time that I thought that I might have to use a gun to defend my life, and property, that Mak was the "friend" in my hand. But that's another story.

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I had a Bulgie Arsenal but sold it to a friend, because he needed something small and reliable. (300 rounds w/o a hiccup) Then went to a local show and replaced it with a milsurp. The Arsenal had a matte finish that i like but the blueing on milsurp is very deep and nice. I might have the next one parkerized but don't know where to have it done. "suggestions?"
 
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