The Soviet bloc's primary service pistol for 40 years. Simple, rugged, and reliable blowback design. Replaced the TT-33 as the standard sidearm. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 9x18mm Makarov Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1951, Soviet Union Weight: 25.4 oz Overall length: 6.34" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military Sidearm, Law Enforcement