| Makarov pistol |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union |
| Service history |
| In service | 1951-present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | Soviet war in Afghanistan, Vietnam War |
| Production history |
| Designer | Nikolay Makarov |
| Manufacturer | Izhevsk Mechanical Plant (USSR/Russia), Ernst Thaelmann / Simson (Suhl) (Germany), Arsenal (Bulgaria), Norinco (China) |
| Specifications |
| Weight | 730 g (26 oz) |
| Length | 161.5 mm (6.34 in) |
| Barrel length | 93.5 mm (3.83 in) |
| Width | 29.4 mm (1.16 in) |
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| Cartridge | 9x18mm Makarov |
| Action | Blowback |
| Muzzle velocity | 315 m/s (1,033 ft/s) |
| Effective range | 50 m (54.7 yd) |
| Feed system | 8-round detachable box magazine (10- and 12-round available on some special Russian models) |
| Sights | Blade front, notch rear (drift adjustable) |
