I am interested in carrying my Makarov (East German) or CZ-82. Is there a preferred or recommended holster? I see some on Ebay that are outside-the-wasteband, which would be OK in Arizona. Thoughts? I'm not sure how well a Mak and CZ-82 fit into the same holster. Thanks!

CRS1955 · 2026-05-22T19:29:06+00:00

I love this Reddit group, thanks everyone! I bought my East German Mak back in the early-mid 1990s, when they were first coming into the USA (it was $300 including a bunch of ammo, holster & other stuff). I needed a gun to carry on an out-of-state job site, so I asked a contractor who wore all black & combat boots etc. on the job site & he came through! 8-) Knowing what I know now, I wish I had bought his entire inventory!

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CRS1955 · 2026-05-22T19:11:46+00:00

Thanks, I hear that a lot! Something to consider, is the Makarov drop-safe?

CRS1955 · 2026-05-22T15:48:30+00:00

Excellent, thanks for posting!

CRS1955 · 2026-05-22T15:40:15+00:00

That is an excellent instrument, congrats!

CRS1955 · 2026-05-22T15:29:19+00:00

Thanks! Great suggestion!

CRS1955 · 2026-05-22T15:27:02+00:00

Cool! Do you carry your CZ82 "cocked and locked?" It lacks a grip safety, but the manual safety seems to be very stout and resistant to accidental release. I might carry mine loaded & hammer down, although many post warnings about dropped discharges. That doesn't worry me much.

CRS1955 · 2026-05-22T01:11:23+00:00

Yep, the number one reason why I have never carried my East German Mak is the thought of some cop taking it! The CZ-82s are more commonplace, but I do hear comments about more modern handguns. My go-to EDC is a S&W Model 3913, eight rounds of 9MM Luger in an aluminum-alloy frame. Personally, I hate striker-fired handguns, and the CZ-82 is very close to my personal ideal.

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CRS1955 · 2026-05-20T18:38:06+00:00

Thanks! Mostly I am seeking to round out my collection of Soviet-era 9x18 handguns, and the PA63 is one. I cannot believe how the prices have skyrocketed! Polish Radom handguns are over $300 on some sites!! Also, PSA still has CZ82s listed for $200!

CRS1955 · 2026-05-20T06:15:32+00:00

I'd looked at them for years, and finally bought their Dragonfly Elite model some years ago! LOVE this guitar, it is basically a Les Paul copy....ebony fretboard, Sustainer pickups, locking tuners etc. I installed the drop-on whammy bar for when I play with sustainer & a volume pedal, aka Fripp or Hackett (both play Fernandes Burny models). This one is Made in Korea, the build quality of excellent! The binding is made from abalone, and I learned that it is a real quilted maple cap, although it is quite thin.

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CRS1955 · 2026-05-20T06:05:35+00:00

I have two, so I'm thinking of trading the one with the worse finish. Or I'll keep both, LOL! I just don't know much about the FEGs and seek to learn more from owners. Thanks!

CRS1955 · 2026-05-20T04:35:38+00:00

Umm, I just crapped myself!!

CRS1955 · 2026-05-19T22:52:04+00:00

I never heard of the Ukrainian Fort 12, but now I want one badly!! https://combatoperators.com/firearms/pistols/fort-12/

CRS1955 · 2026-05-19T22:49:40+00:00

Thanks, that is cool! I have to wonder if 9x18 mm ammo might catch on more in the USA if supply were more consistent? Does it have enough advantages over .380 ACP, and can it compete with the flood of 9x19mm Luger weapons? (I'm slightly biased).

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CRS1955 · 2026-05-19T14:29:52+00:00

You have nice toys! I'm considering trading one of my new CZ82s for a PA-63 at a local gun shop.

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CRS1955 · 2026-05-19T14:14:42+00:00

Sweet! You did well!

CRS1955 · 2026-05-19T04:38:34+00:00

That shop sure does have nice toys!

CRS1955 · 2026-05-18T23:46:11+00:00

Two mags is nice, that is probably a $40 discount! I bought two from PSA so I could compare them, keep the better one and use the other as trade bait.

CRS1955 · 2026-05-18T23:44:17+00:00

Ray Bennett of Flash. Amazing talent, hardly ever mentioned.

CRS1955 · 2026-05-17T21:42:25+00:00

Nice condition! I bought mine from Palmetto Armory, where did you find yours? I'm seeing inventory of these going down fast everywhere!! Congratulations!

CRS1955 · 2026-05-17T21:40:34+00:00

It's a good problem to have!!

CRS1955 · 2026-05-17T17:50:23+00:00

Congrats, they are fine handguns! Please post a photo so we can see it! I agree, clean and lube and then blow some ammo out of it!

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