Makarov PM

Pistol, Soviet Union. In service since 1951

How to recognise it

Small, rounded pistol with a fixed barrel, an external hammer, a slide-mounted safety and a lanyard loop at the base of the grip.

Also known as

PM, Pistolet Makarova, PMM

Used by

Russia, Ukraine and most former Soviet states

Other pistols

• Beretta M9 / 92FS
• Browning Hi-Power
• FN Five-seveN
• Glock 17
• HK USP / P8
• MP-443 Grach
• SIG Sauer P320 / M17
• Tokarev TT-33

Sources

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• en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makarov pistol