The Makarov PM was the standard sidearm of Soviet military and police forces from 1951 until the fall of the USSR. A simple, robust double-action blowback pistol chambered in the Soviet 9x18mm cartridge, it replaced the Tokarev TT-33 and served with dozens of Warsaw Pact nations. Its compact size and extreme reliability made it one of the most-issued service pistols of the Cold War. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 9x18mm Makarov Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1951, Soviet Union Weight: 26.1 oz Overall length: 6.34" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Law Enforcement