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Welcome, Makarovniks!

What's a Makarovnik, you say? It's a word we use to describe Makarov pistol enthusiasts and collectors. If you own a Makarov, you're probably a Makarovnik.

If you are looking for a great value in self-loading pistols, don't pass up the Makarov. In our "travels" with the Makarov, we've managed to collect quite a bit of information about this pistol.
We hope you find it useful. Please drop us an Email if we left something out or something needs to be corrected. Thanks to the many people who have contributed information already!

If you've just bought a Makarov and then surfed the 'net to see if there's any information about your new acquisition, you've hit the jackpot! Congratulations on your new acquisition!
Perhaps you're thinking about buying a new pistol, have heard about the Makarov and want to know more. Either way, start with the Makarov basics, move to the Makarov FAQ, and then keep browsing around.