Standard Soviet and Warsaw Pact military sidearm for decades. Simple blowback design, fixed barrel for accuracy. Adopted 9x18mm Makarov cartridge, slightly more powerful than .380 ACP. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 9x18mm Makarov Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1951, Russia Weight: 25 oz Overall length: 6.34" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Collector, Service