The Makarov PM is a Soviet semi-automatic pistol.
History[]
The Makarov was developed in 1948, shortly after the start of World War II. A contest was held to determine what type of weapon the Soviets should weld in combat. A pistol designed by Nikolay Makarov ultimately won and his pistol, the Makarov PM, was made the USSR's standard issued sidearm. The Makarov went on to become a very popular Soviet weapon, used by many Soviet agencies of military and law enforcement. Though Makarovs have lost popularity in recent years and have been produced by various manufacturers.
Specifications[]
- Cartridge:
- 9x18mm Makarov
- .380 ACP
- Action: Blowback
- Weight: 26 oz. (730 g.)
- Length: 6.36 in. (161.5 mm.)
- Barrel Length: 3.68 in. (93.5 mm.)
- Capacity: 8, 10, or 12 rounds
On Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders[]
Criminal[]
The following criminals used Makarovs in their crimes.
- Season One
- The Tuareg Brothers ("Citizens of the World") - A brother trio of serial killers and abductors who killed their victims with a Makarov.
- Season Two
- Oleg Antakov ("The Ripper of Riga") - A torturer-turned-serial killer, proxy killer, and cop killer who carried a Makarov as his sidearm. He later attempted to have Ryan Garrett shoot his father Jack with it.
Gallery[]
Real-World[]
A stainless steel Makarov.
A PMM variant.
A Baikal variant.
A Type 59, a Makarov variant used by the People's Liberation Army of China.
On Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders[]
One of The Tuareg Brothers hands the Makarov to another in "Citizens of the World".
The Makarov tucked in another brother's waistband.
Antakov aims the Makarov at Jack Garrett.
Ryan aims the Makarov at his father.