I have a friend who insists on concealed carrying a makarov. His argument, quote: “It’s just the right balance of concealibility and manly-looking-ness.” Those are the two factors he considered. Nothing else.
And to preserve my self esteem: 9x18mm Makarov. Suck it, cat.
Jeff
Personally, I feel like the Soviet Union’s transition from the 7.62 Tokarev to the 9mm Makarov was a mistake… then again I have a bias towards the good old TT-33…
Ed
Personally the 9×18 round is almost perfect for ccw and personal defense. I don’t plan on engaging armored targets, and don’t want to worry about collateral damage. It has more energy than a .380, is cheaper than even most 9×19 you can find, and the pistols are extremely well made and priced well.
As far as the “obscure caliber” that’s also not quite true either. I’d be willing to bet that the 9×18 round has silenced more political dissidents than all other rounds combined.
I like the 7.62×25 round a lot as well, but I don’t think it would make a good defense or police round. It’s a great military round for the power, penetration and capacity, but in all seriousness, I don’t want the police, or ccw holders with rounds that will zip through more than one person without much trouble…
Jordan
Hipsters confirmed for pussies.
Aaron
I have P-64 which fires 9×18. Good power and accuracy and it’s extremely well made.
Also, IMHO looks sleeker than the Makarov itself.
Ed
Me too. ;)
Antibubba
As a Mak owner, I must add that I’ve never had a FTF, and I’ve tried. It eats EVERYTHING. That’s an important carry consideration.
However, I thought all the hipster kitties carried Beretta Tomcats–a tip-up barrel is essential when you lack opposable thumbs.
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I hate hipsters.
And cats.
I have a friend who insists on concealed carrying a makarov. His argument, quote: “It’s just the right balance of concealibility and manly-looking-ness.” Those are the two factors he considered. Nothing else.
And to preserve my self esteem: 9x18mm Makarov. Suck it, cat.
Personally, I feel like the Soviet Union’s transition from the 7.62 Tokarev to the 9mm Makarov was a mistake… then again I have a bias towards the good old TT-33…
Personally the 9×18 round is almost perfect for ccw and personal defense. I don’t plan on engaging armored targets, and don’t want to worry about collateral damage. It has more energy than a .380, is cheaper than even most 9×19 you can find, and the pistols are extremely well made and priced well.
As far as the “obscure caliber” that’s also not quite true either. I’d be willing to bet that the 9×18 round has silenced more political dissidents than all other rounds combined.
I like the 7.62×25 round a lot as well, but I don’t think it would make a good defense or police round. It’s a great military round for the power, penetration and capacity, but in all seriousness, I don’t want the police, or ccw holders with rounds that will zip through more than one person without much trouble…
Hipsters confirmed for pussies.
I have P-64 which fires 9×18. Good power and accuracy and it’s extremely well made.
Also, IMHO looks sleeker than the Makarov itself.
Me too. ;)
As a Mak owner, I must add that I’ve never had a FTF, and I’ve tried. It eats EVERYTHING. That’s an important carry consideration.
However, I thought all the hipster kitties carried Beretta Tomcats–a tip-up barrel is essential when you lack opposable thumbs.
[…] Hipster Kitty Is Condescending About His Choice Of Carry GunJan 8, 2011 … I have a friend who insists on concealed carrying a makarov. … As a Mak owner, I must add that I’ve never had a FTF, and I’ve tried. […]