makarov carry

JIMM · 09-22-2003, 07:50 AM

whats the best way to carry the Maks for protection reasons, when I cock mine and then go to set the safety the hammer drops, I'm new to the Makarov and also new to da/sa auto's.

grizzly · 09-22-2003, 09:15 AM

That's what DA is all about:target:

FEG · 09-22-2003, 01:12 PM

It's called a decocker. If the hammer is cocked, you are in SA (single action) mode. This pistol does not have a Browning-type manual safety that works in SA mode. The decocker is the safety. The hammer starts from the "down" position. When you pull the trigger, the hammer cocks itself and fires. This is DA (double action). It is "double," because you can still cock the hammer manually and fire a Makarov in SA, should you want to do so.

Here is an article that I wrote to discuss the various operating systems. It's geared to CZs, but I go into more detail on how the SA, DA/SA, and SA/DA systems work:
http://pub105.ezboard.com/fczechpist...picID=92.topic

No offense, but you shouldn't carry this handgun until you have a working knowledge of its proper operation and necessary handling skills.

JIMM · 09-22-2003, 04:22 PM

No offence taken Feg, I just thought it was a little strange the way it would trip the trigger when I put on the safety. I'm familiar with my sa/colt .45. I plan on using the Mak. for target and plinking.......if one does not have all the answers ask somebody that does. Thanks!

BattleRifleG3 · 09-22-2003, 05:13 PM

A friend of mine was scared to death when he flipped on the safety and the hammer fell. He hadn't learned about it yet.

alan c. · 09-23-2003, 12:22 PM

My PA-63 has the same set up. Decocker.

Dennis · 09-27-2003, 01:55 AM

Read stevens article that will help
I carry my Mak all the time with the hammer down safety off on a loaded chamber
Every day
Then ya just got to pull and shoot.
I prefer a zippered pocket rather a holster but that is just me.
I also prefer S&B fmj ammunition I figure I need All the penatration i can get
The 9x18 caliber is adequate for defence it really will knock the crap out of someone
it may not be a 100 %guarenteed one shot stop but it will get the job done.
its big enough to hold on to and shoot accurately and small enough to fit in a pocket
the soviets did their homework on this gun but then when it comes guns they allways do.
and inexpensive to it is also made out of STEEL
There are a lot of extra stuff avalible right now for the makarov
Grips, holsters, barrels, (threaded or un threaded), sights, magazines,
Springs, it goes on and on.
Ya made a good choice
IMHO

grizzly · 09-27-2003, 08:46 PM

I agree with Dennis wholeheartedly...with possibly taking exception to carrying with the decocker/safety off...I like mine locked where an unexpected jar can't cause it to go off...But we all have to find what's comfortable to us...

FEG · 09-27-2003, 10:18 PM

The PM has an inertial firing pin system. It can be carried safely with the hammer down and the safety on the fire position. If you are uncomfortable with this, order springs from Karl at makarov.com or Wolff Gunsprings. This is actually the way that the pistol was designed to be carried "in the field." Eastern European gun springs tend to be a little weak, so new recoil springs and firing springs would be a good idea anyway. Wolff packages a new FPS with their recoil springs (no charge).

grizzly · 09-28-2003, 10:10 AM

Thanks for the info. :nod:

09-22-2003, 07:50 AM	#1
JIMM Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: cincinnati ohio Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (0)	makarov carry whats the best way to carry the Maks for protection reasons, when I cock mine and then go to set the safety the hammer drops, I'm new to the Makarov and also new to da/sa auto's.

09-22-2003, 09:15 AM	#2
grizzly Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: PDR of IL Posts: 653 Trader Rating: (0)	Just pull the trigger That's what DA is all about:target: __________________ When white man found this land, Indians were running it. No Taxes... No Debt... Plenty Buffalo... Plenty beaver! Women did most of the work. Medicine Man free! Indian men hunted and fished all the time! White man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that. "The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." --Thomas Jefferson to John Cartwright, 1824.

09-22-2003, 01:12 PM	#3
FEG Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Behind the Iron Curtain Posts: 517 Trader Rating: (0)	It's called a decocker. If the hammer is cocked, you are in SA (single action) mode. This pistol does not have a Browning-type manual safety that works in SA mode. The decocker is the safety. The hammer starts from the "down" position. When you pull the trigger, the hammer cocks itself and fires. This is DA (double action). It is "double," because you can still cock the hammer manually and fire a Makarov in SA, should you want to do so. Here is an article that I wrote to discuss the various operating systems. It's geared to CZs, but I go into more detail on how the SA, DA/SA, and SA/DA systems work: http://pub105.ezboard.com/fczechpist...picID=92.topic No offense, but you shouldn't carry this handgun until you have a working knowledge of its proper operation and necessary handling skills. __________________ WARNING: CZs MAY BE HABIT-FORMING (Consult a doctor if nursing or pregnant).

09-22-2003, 05:13 PM	#5
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Trader Rating: (0)	A friend of mine was scared to death when he flipped on the safety and the hammer fell. He hadn't learned about it yet. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

09-23-2003, 12:22 PM	#6
alan c. Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pasadena,Tejas - also known as Texas Posts: 3,757 Trader Rating: (0)	My PA-63 has the same set up. Decocker. __________________ God Bless. From Tejas -- formerly known as Texas.

09-22-2003, 04:22 PM	#4
JIMM Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: cincinnati ohio Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (0)	No offence taken Feg, I just thought it was a little strange the way it would trip the trigger when I put on the safety. I'm familiar with my sa/colt .45. I plan on using the Mak. for target and plinking.......if one does not have all the answers ask somebody that does. Thanks!

09-27-2003, 01:55 AM	#7
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,876 Trader Rating: (0)	Read stevens article that will help I carry my Mak all the time with the hammer down safety off on a loaded chamber Every day Then ya just got to pull and shoot. I prefer a zippered pocket rather a holster but that is just me. I also prefer S&B fmj ammunition I figure I need All the penatration i can get The 9x18 caliber is adequate for defence it really will knock the crap out of someone it may not be a 100 %guarenteed one shot stop but it will get the job done. its big enough to hold on to and shoot accurately and small enough to fit in a pocket the soviets did their homework on this gun but then when it comes guns they allways do. and inexpensive to it is also made out of STEEL There are a lot of extra stuff avalible right now for the makarov Grips, holsters, barrels, (threaded or un threaded), sights, magazines, Springs, it goes on and on. Ya made a good choice IMHO __________________ Submitted with respect to all

09-27-2003, 08:46 PM	#8
grizzly Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: PDR of IL Posts: 653 Trader Rating: (0)	I LOVE my Mak I agree with Dennis wholeheartedly...with possibly taking exception to carrying with the decocker/safety off...I like mine locked where an unexpected jar can't cause it to go off...But we all have to find what's comfortable to us... __________________ When white man found this land, Indians were running it. No Taxes... No Debt... Plenty Buffalo... Plenty beaver! Women did most of the work. Medicine Man free! Indian men hunted and fished all the time! White man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that. "The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." --Thomas Jefferson to John Cartwright, 1824.

09-27-2003, 10:18 PM	#9
FEG Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Behind the Iron Curtain Posts: 517 Trader Rating: (0)	The PM has an inertial firing pin system. It can be carried safely with the hammer down and the safety on the fire position. If you are uncomfortable with this, order springs from Karl at makarov.com or Wolff Gunsprings. This is actually the way that the pistol was designed to be carried "in the field." Eastern European gun springs tend to be a little weak, so new recoil springs and firing springs would be a good idea anyway. Wolff packages a new FPS with their recoil springs (no charge). __________________ WARNING: CZs MAY BE HABIT-FORMING (Consult a doctor if nursing or pregnant).

09-28-2003, 10:10 AM	#10
grizzly Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: PDR of IL Posts: 653 Trader Rating: (0)	I see Thanks for the info. :nod: __________________ When white man found this land, Indians were running it. No Taxes... No Debt... Plenty Buffalo... Plenty beaver! Women did most of the work. Medicine Man free! Indian men hunted and fished all the time! White man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that. "The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." --Thomas Jefferson to John Cartwright, 1824.