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Yes, the Makarov is a superb weapon, especially in 9mm Makarov. They introduced some in .380 (or 9mm Kurz) but I think that round is not worthy for self defense. The Makarov was a Soviet copy of the German Walther PPK, it breaks down and reassembles the same way, but the finish is less elegant than a Walther. But it reliably goes BANG, and I'll take that over cosmetics any day.
The Makaov became standard issue in Warsaw Pact nations under Soviet influence and can be found still in use in those countries. It's a nice double-action auto that can be easily controlled by almost any shooter, male or female.
If you decide to get one, go for the ones chambered for the 9mm-Makarov ammo; it has a higher muzzle velocity and stopping power... IMHO of course.
Another recommendation if you choose to carry a makarov specifically.
https://zahal.org/product/fab-defense-pm-g-makarov-pm-pmm-pistol-grip-magazine-release-mechanism/
MUCH more ergonomic and faster mag changes when the mag release is in the same area literally every gun since the 80's has had it. Makarovs are good, don't get met wrong. But the butt bag release is it's one downside.
Luckily someone fixed that with a set of ergonomic grips.
That's precisely why I quit carrying my Mak, that annoying butt mag release. But in a pinch it will do.
And thanks for the link, I may have to get one of those.
No problem.
Oh, yeah, I don't discount the little .22, especially the magnum version, but the .380 (in my personal opinion) is a "mouse gun" round. Either go all the way to 9mm Parabellum or go with .45 or a .38. A .380 used to be my daily carry piece, but I grew out of it. But yeah, a .22 in the right hands can be lethal.