Soviet service pistol that replaced the TT-33, using a simple blowback operation and the unique 9x18mm Makarov cartridge. Compact, reliable, and easy to maintain, the PM served as the standard Soviet and Eastern Bloc sidearm for 40+ years. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 9x18mm Makarov Capacity: 10 Year introduced: 1951, Soviet Union Weight: 26 oz Overall length: 7.4" Status: Active Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Law Enforcement