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The Makarov pistol or PM 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.
The Makarov pistol (PM) is a Soviet semi-automatic pistol chambered in [[9×18mm Makarov]]. It is a compact, blowback-operated sidearm designed for military and police service, using an 8-round detachable magazine. The PM is best known for its simplicity, reliability, and widespread Cold War distribution through Soviet and allied production.
=HISTORY=
==HISTORY==
Shortly after World War II, the Soviet Union sought to replace the [[TT-33]] pistols and [[Nagant M1895]] revolvers, deeming them unsuitable for self-defense. A contest for a new service pistol led to the adoption of the 9.2×18mm cartridge, designed by B.V. Semin, due to its lower pressure, practical blowback operation, low recoil, and good stopping power.
After World War II, the Soviet Union sought a modern replacement for the [[TT-33]] and the [[Nagant M1895]] revolver, favoring a compact service pistol that could be produced economically and maintained easily. Nikolay Makarov’s design—strongly influenced by the Walther PP-style layout—combined a straightforward blowback action with a new 9×18mm cartridge intended to balance controllable recoil and practical service performance. The pistol won Soviet trials and was adopted in 1951, entering large-scale manufacture at Izhevsk and becoming a standard sidearm for Soviet forces and internal security services.
 
Several engineers, including Makarov, participated. Makarov's design, influenced by the German Walther PP, excelled in simplicity, reliability, quick disassembly, and robustness. It was selected in 1949, with production set up at the Izhevsk plant. After further development, it was adopted as the "9mm Pistolet Makarova" (PM) in December 1951.


The PM became the standard issue for Soviet non-commissioned officers, police, special forces, and tank and air crews, remaining in service until the USSR's end in 1991. It is still produced in Russia, [[China]], and Bulgaria, and is considered a curio and relic in the U.S. due to the dissolution of the USSR and GDR.
Through the Cold War, the PM was produced in very large numbers and also manufactured under license or as close copies in several countries, which helped it spread widely beyond the USSR. In Southeast Asia, Makarov pistols appeared via Soviet-bloc supply networks and could be encountered as sidearms carried by officers, security personnel, and specialized troops during the [[Vietnam War]] era. Although later designs were introduced to replace it in some services, the PM’s durability and the sheer scale of production kept it in use for decades afterward.


In 2003, the PM was formally replaced by the PYa pistol in Russian service, though many PMs remain in use. The PM is still standard in several Eastern European and former Soviet states, as well as North Korea and [[Vietnam]]. Despite attempts to replace it with various models, none have entirely supplanted the PM.
===Sources===
<br>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makarov_pistol SOURCE]
* [https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30030111 Imperial War Museums — Pistolet Makarova (PM) (collection entry)]
* [https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/object/nmah_1125573 Smithsonian (National Museum of American History) — Makarov semiautomatic pistol (collection entry)]
* [https://en.kalashnikovgroup.ru/catalog/boevoe-strelkovoe-oruzhie/pistolety/pistolet-makarova-pm Kalashnikov Concern — Makarov PM pistol (overview)]
* [https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/the-makarov-hotspot-staple/ American Rifleman — “The Makarov: Hotspot Staple”]
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Latest revision as of 06:09, 25 February 2026

Factions Weapon Icon Classes Ammo

VC
Makarov		 Everyone Except Sniper
 8+1 / 24
Damage Base Headshot × Chest × Stomach × Leg × Arm × Reload Speed
Partial Empty
30 ×2.4 = 72 ×1.6 = 48 ×1.5 = 45 ×1.15 = 34.5 ×1.15 = 34.5 2.3 Seconds 2.9 Seconds
Designation Weapon Type Fire Modes Fire Rate Bullet Spread ° Range Modifier Muzzle Velocity Projectile weight Weight
PM Pistol Semi 50 RPM 6.35° & 2.35° ADS 0.72 315 m/s 6.1 g (94.1 gr) 0.737 kg (1.625 lbs)
Full name Caliber Place of Origin Date Manufacturer Barrel Length Total Length Weapon Script Name
Пистолет Макарова 9x18mm Makarov Soviet Union 1949 Izhevsk Mechanical Plant
Eastern Bloc Countries		 3.68 in ( 93.5 mm) 6.36 in (161.5 mm) weapon_pm


The Makarov pistol (PM) is a Soviet semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9×18mm Makarov. It is a compact, blowback-operated sidearm designed for military and police service, using an 8-round detachable magazine. The PM is best known for its simplicity, reliability, and widespread Cold War distribution through Soviet and allied production.

HISTORY

After World War II, the Soviet Union sought a modern replacement for the TT-33 and the Nagant M1895 revolver, favoring a compact service pistol that could be produced economically and maintained easily. Nikolay Makarov’s design—strongly influenced by the Walther PP-style layout—combined a straightforward blowback action with a new 9×18mm cartridge intended to balance controllable recoil and practical service performance. The pistol won Soviet trials and was adopted in 1951, entering large-scale manufacture at Izhevsk and becoming a standard sidearm for Soviet forces and internal security services.

Through the Cold War, the PM was produced in very large numbers and also manufactured under license or as close copies in several countries, which helped it spread widely beyond the USSR. In Southeast Asia, Makarov pistols appeared via Soviet-bloc supply networks and could be encountered as sidearms carried by officers, security personnel, and specialized troops during the Vietnam War era. Although later designs were introduced to replace it in some services, the PM’s durability and the sheer scale of production kept it in use for decades afterward.

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  • Makarov PM pistol.
    Makarov PM pistol.
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    Makarov PM with 9×18mm ammunition.
  • Soviet-made Makarov PM.
    Soviet-made Makarov PM.
  • Makarov PM poster/reference image.
    Makarov PM poster/reference image.
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