Very inexpensive carry weapons?

[Pilot]

The firing pin on the Mak is really easy to change out. The safety comes off and you can just pull the pin out. Get a new firing pin ($16) at http://www.makarov.com/cart/vitemmakparts.htm] You will also see simple dissasembly instructions there.

Buy the Mak, you won't regret it.

 

[lwsimon]

I've read that the firing pin is made of sub-standard steel and is easily broken. Since the gentleman that owns the weapon now carried it at some point, the pin may have already been changed out. If not, its high on my list to replace.

 

[Pilot]

"I've read that the firing pin is made of sub-standard steel and is easily broken. Since the gentleman that owns the weapon now carried it at some point, the pin may have already been changed out. If not, its high on my list to replace."

Absolutley false. The steel is fine in the Mak. I've put thousands of rounds through mine with no issues. It is a military issue sidearm, that is expected and has worked in the harshest of conditions. Durability is its strongest suit and it has to be. If anyone made a substandard Mak, they would be shot with it. Trust these posts and your life with the Mak.

 

[lwsimon]

Hmm.... I think we have a misunderstanding running here. I'm buying a CZ-52, not a Makarov. That's a Czech model 52, chambered in 7.62x25.

 

[Pilot]

lwsimon wrote:

"Hmm.... I think we have a misunderstanding running here. I'm buying a CZ-52, not a Makarov. That's a Czech model 52, chambered in 7.62x25."

Sorry, my mistake! Yes, buy extra CZ-52 firing pins. Mine has never been a problem, but I don't shoot it that much. Neat pistol though.

 

[lwsimon]

'tis cool. I'm going to swap out the original (cast) pin for a milled pin, just to make myself feel better. I'm also going to replace the rollers with hardened steel rollers. After that, who knows? If I like the feel of the gun, and I'm accurate and fast with it, I'll probably buy another and fit it with a 9mm barrel. Maybe even 9mm Largo. I've fired a 1911 and a Glock now, and with luck, I'll have my new CZ52 in my hand by Friday. Going to order 300 rounds of FMJ for it on Monday from CTD, so I'll be able to put it through its paces. I had a bit of a bump in business income this weekend, and I'm taking it as a sign from God to get myself good and comfortable with my new pistol. After some thought, I've decided also to get my weapon and holster rig together before I deal with the legal aspects - the way I look at it, its a whole lot easier to defend yourself with a reliable gun and no permit than with a valid permit and no reliable gun. I truly appreciate all your help guys, there's no way I'd have been able to make such an informed decision so quickly without the valuable resource that THR is.