Russia to get new service pistol

[Hot_Sauce]

The Russians will be replacing the Makarov with this pistol

Click on the link below to read about it.

http://www.guns.com/russia-adopts-arsenal-strizh-pistol-to-replace-makarov-pm-9056.html



I won't be buying one, but I do think it's a good idea for them to switch over to the 9mm round.

 

[Gravity]

Wow, that's um... interesting. I agree that it's a good idea for them to upgrade to 9mm, but I'm not to sure about that pistol. Sadly, I don't think they're very sure about it either.

 

[Hot_Sauce]

I'm suprised that they are going with an unproven gun maker as well. Good design with that low bore axis. Follow up shots should be a lot easier. If they are reliable and accurate. They should have a good pistol. Kind of looks like a mix between a Glock and a Kel Tec PMR 30.

Hope the Russians will be exporting their Makarov's over here. For some reason I want to add a Makarov to my pistol collection and the Russian & East German Mak's have a reputation for being the best. That said I got a feeling that 9mm Makarov (9x18) will get really expensive when the surplus dries up.

 

[Gravity]

Unproven gun maker, and what sounded like an untested gun. That's extremely surprising, sounds like more of an act of loyalty to "The Mother Country" than a well thought out move, lol. with how corrupt their GOV is over there, it really makes me wonder about this. If it turns out to be a decent gun though, looks like it might be a winner, seems to be a good design.

Yea, if they send some of those over here, they may in fact turn into an investment, if you can get one or more in very good shape. I definitely wouldn't mind owning one.

 

[carolinacigar]

I agree...loyalty to country over quality of product.

 

[Mickeymorris626]

They look super un ergonomic. But sweet article, thanks for the post

 

[vperlman]

I agree...loyalty to country over quality of product.

Or perhaps loyalty to whoever is giving the most kickbacks... :halfgrinw Sorry, I'm just cynical.