Off topic (maybe) anyone here shoot a Makarov?

I know this may be a bit off topic, but since this pistol esentially replaced the P-38 and P-08 for the East Germans, maybe its not too "off topic."


Recently, I bought two surplus Makarova pistols: a 1960 East German model and a Bulgarian military model. Supposedly, the EG model was made in the old Walther factory. Both are in like-new condition and I got both from a despirate seller at a show for 300 dollars. (this was one of those "what the heck" buys)


Well, last weekend, I finally got arond to shooting these strange little PP/PPK-like pitsols.


WOW...am I impressed! Both of these pistols shot groups in the 2 inch range from 15yds. I used CorBon hollow points and Sellier/Belliot fmj ammo. I had no malfunctions or stoppages with either pistol.


I have to say, for 150 bucks apiece - this was money well spent! These were fantastic shooters and after stripping them down and cleaning them up, I think these are very well made for "inferior communist products." With the CorBons, it might make a decent concealed carry pistol...eh?


Anybody else out there own one of these Makarov pistols? Did you have the same shooting experience? I am impressed! How have I missed out on these for so long? I dunno!


I know it does not hold the prestiege of the Pistole P-08, but I'd be lying if I said the Makarovs I bought were poorly made, inaccurate or unreliable.


Nice surprise! (thought I'd share)


-SA