Pistol Makarov 9 mm - Technical Data

Pistol Makarov PM and Modified PMM:

The data refers to both, Pistole Makarov PM and Makarov Modified PMM. Variations are noted in brackets.

Typ:	double/single action self loading pistol
System of operation:	blowback system
Caliber:	9x18 mm (also known as 9 mm Makarov)
	real 9.27 mm
Safety:	hammer block
	safety lever
Magazin capacity:	8 + 1 bullets (PMM: 12 + 1 bullets)
Dimensions:	length: 161.5 mm (PMM: 165 mm)
	height: 127 mm
	width: 30.5 mm
	barrel length: 93.5 mm
Rifling:	four lands right turning
Weigth:	loaded: 810 g (PMM: 880 g)
	unloaded: 730 g (PMM: 760 g)
Trigger:	single action: approx. 2300 g
	double action: approx. 5200 g
Practical rate of fire:	30 shots per minute
Energy:	approx. 300 Joule
Life cycle:	min. 5000 shots
Tactical distance:	up to 50 m