I have both and both are excellent guns. My Makarov collection has spanned a Norinco 59, several East Germans, Bulgarian, Imez, Bakail, etc. But none of them had as nice and consistent of trigger as my duo-tone Bersa. Also, none of them had as good of sights. And while I can shoot maks very well, the accuracy edge goes to Bersa, but not by much.
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