Q for those that carry a Makarov
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jonnyc
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Barnaul 95 grain JHP; cheap, accurate, reliable, good speed.
Milt Sparks IWB; not outrageously expensive, comfortable, holds the Mak perfectly.
Milt Sparks IWB; not outrageously expensive, comfortable, holds the Mak perfectly.
I usually carried the Hornady XTPs and carried it in a JIT slide holster in the summer and a Fobus paddle in the winter.
I chose the XTPs because they were the only hollowpoints available in this area other than the 115gr Silver bear which made the slide slap the frame a bit for my taste. I shot some water jugs with the xtps and they hit pretty hard for what they are.
I chose the XTPs because they were the only hollowpoints available in this area other than the 115gr Silver bear which made the slide slap the frame a bit for my taste. I shot some water jugs with the xtps and they hit pretty hard for what they are.
Mak Maven
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Barnaul HP or Brown Bear HP.
Nemesis for my cz 82, altho too big for pocket carry.
Nemesis for my cz 82, altho too big for pocket carry.
jonnyc
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Sorry Trempel, but I don't remember the model name. It has the higher protective back, double-changeable belt loop, smooth horsehide, internal sight rail. A step or two above the Summer Special. I paid about $65 10 or 12 years ago. I got it in about 5 or 6 weeks, IIRC. I still use it when a HP is too much, but a P32 is too little.
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HorseSoldier
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Hornady XTPs seem to work well in mine.
Don't have holster issues, I only use it as a truck/glove compartment gun when I'm headed somewhere where CCW is prohibited and it's in a location where I don't feel good about leaving a more expensive firearm in my car. (No disrespect meant to the Mak -- mine runs reliably, is accurate, and recoil is mild for a blowback gun from all that steel.)
Don't have holster issues, I only use it as a truck/glove compartment gun when I'm headed somewhere where CCW is prohibited and it's in a location where I don't feel good about leaving a more expensive firearm in my car. (No disrespect meant to the Mak -- mine runs reliably, is accurate, and recoil is mild for a blowback gun from all that steel.)
steveracer
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I carry Silver Bear 115 Gn JHP.
In the TAKMAK with a Galco IWB for Colt officer's model.
(Pics of the TAKMAK coming soon. Just got it back from it's recent surgery)
In the TAKMAK with a Galco IWB for Colt officer's model.
(Pics of the TAKMAK coming soon. Just got it back from it's recent surgery)
dasmi
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Barnaul 95gr HP, Fobus paddle holster.
Richard
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I have some older Corbon but if I didn't I would still look at Corbon offerings. Regards, Richard
alamo
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I use those as well for carry. I stocked up a few years back when Cor-Bon discontinued 9x18. I am slowing shooting them up though and will be out after a while.
nwilliams
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I carry a Russian Makarov with Don Hume IWB holster. As for ammo I carry Hornady HP 9x18.
At first it wouldn't feed HP, but with a round file and a couple minutes of light work I had the feed ramp modified and now it feeds HP fine. Oh and thanks to the THR members who informed me on how to fix that problem Before that I carried S&B in it which I felt pretty secure with. Personally when it comes to carrying I like HP and Hornady makes a fine round.
The holster wasn't designed for a Makarov but I find that it fits it perfectly. This is the only gun I've ever owned that I can carry IWB without issue.
At first it wouldn't feed HP, but with a round file and a couple minutes of light work I had the feed ramp modified and now it feeds HP fine. Oh and thanks to the THR members who informed me on how to fix that problem
Before that I carried S&B in it which I felt pretty secure with. Personally when it comes to carrying I like HP and Hornady makes a fine round. The holster wasn't designed for a Makarov but I find that it fits it perfectly. This is the only gun I've ever owned that I can carry IWB without issue.
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