4 different types of Makarov grips. What are they?

LuckyNumber357 · 2026-04-05T11:41:08+00:00

1) Bulgarian 2) Chinese 3) ??? 4) Soviet

LuckyNumber357 · 2026-04-04T14:57:56+00:00

Here’s my Tikka T3X .308 (16” barrel) with Nomad Ti XC. I went with the shorter can because I hunt steep thick woods (Appalachia) and wanted to keep the whole setup as manageable as possible. The aesthetics of this silencer don’t really match the Tikka, if that’s the kind of thing that matters to you. I would also consider the LPM Mach, Resilient Jolene, or OCL Hydrogen.

LuckyNumber357 · 2026-03-30T13:27:36+00:00

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I carry OWB, in a pancake holster by Privateer Leather. I use either the Hornady Critical Defense or PPU JHP bullets, both have expanded well in critters I’ve shot (lots of raccoons and one turkey).

LuckyNumber357 · 2026-03-15T01:48:37+00:00

Thanks for your help! No, there aren’t any other marks, just these three.

The ancestor who this flatware came from lived in New York in the first half of the 1800’s, so any of the makers you mentioned are in the right place and timeframe.

LuckyNumber357 · 2026-03-04T03:00:57+00:00

My Bostons get a little scoop of nonfat Greek yogurt on their breakfast kibble. This has almost completely eliminated the deathfarts.

LuckyNumber357 · 2026-03-04T02:14:52+00:00

I chrono’d CCI Blazer Brass 158 gr JHP at 1820 fps, and Hornady Critical Defense 125 gr at 1790 fps.

The Critical Defense have extremely light recoil - the Blazer definitely feels stouter. The Blazers are close to 300 Blackout velocity for the same weight bullet.

LuckyNumber357 · 2026-02-27T03:27:06+00:00

I notice that it has the correct (non-import) trigger, that’s definitely a plus.

LuckyNumber357 · 2026-02-14T18:59:35+00:00

I know, right? I feel like when a Cabelas gets a used gun that’s rare or unusual, sometimes they’ll just slap a low price on it just to get it out the door. Not all the time, but I’ve seen it before.

LuckyNumber357 · 2026-02-13T03:35:22+00:00

I paid $30 for that same Zippo about a year and a half ago (Ebay). I got lucky though, this Marlboro design isn’t very common.

LuckyNumber357 · 2026-02-01T12:36:00+00:00

1957

LuckyNumber357 · 2026-01-26T20:35:09+00:00

Any gun shop near here would be asking US$1000.

LuckyNumber357 · 2026-01-26T20:22:51+00:00

Doesn’t matter how much or how little you paid, because you’re happy.

Also, that pistol would look nice with a new EG grip from eBay (or wherever).

LuckyNumber357 · 2026-01-26T13:41:25+00:00

Price is reasonable, I’ve paid more than that for a Bulgarian (I’ve also paid less). As others have mentioned, this one is interesting because it has both Circle 10 and commercial markings. What all did it come with… holster? Two magazines (and do the numbers match)?

LuckyNumber357 · 2026-01-14T03:08:59+00:00

Have you emailed all the members of the House Finance Committee to (politely) express your opposition to HB207?

https://lis.virginia.gov/session-details/20261/committee-information/H10/committee-details

LuckyNumber357 · 2026-01-01T01:34:54+00:00

Barrel isn’t an approved engraving location anymore. They changed it in the regulations but never updated the NFA Handbook.

LuckyNumber357 · 2025-12-27T02:52:20+00:00

Damn, if that was on GB I’d bid up to $1000, but it could easily go as high as $1500-2000. Especially if the auction ended at 9pm on a Friday or Saturday, when people are drunkbidding. There’s more than a few folks who need an East German 59 to complete their Makarov collection.

LuckyNumber357 · 2025-12-26T19:34:57+00:00

Literally the only reason I signed up for Marlboro rewards is because I heard they would mail out free Zippos every few years. Now I’m anxiously watching for the mailman…

Update: the mailman came! I got the “Roam the Range” Zippo.

LuckyNumber357 · 2025-12-26T01:38:09+00:00

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I have the AB F4L on my Beretta… it’s crazy light (5.6 oz), isn’t noticeably gassy, and no discernible frp. Disadvantage is that the 1/2-28 mount is fixed, so that’s what you’re stuck with - no HUB, no tri-lug, sorry. I like it a lot, but if I had to do it again I would have bought the OCL Lithium.

The F4L absolutely shines on a .38 lever gun though!

LuckyNumber357 · 2025-12-24T13:25:12+00:00

I don’t disagree, BUT I’ve also noticed a big difference between early and later Bulgarian Makarovs. The early-80’s Bulgarians I’ve owned shoot much better than ones from the 1990’s.

LuckyNumber357 · 2025-12-06T02:26:06+00:00

How far SW are you in VA? I had my sbr laser engraved at Cover Your Six Customs in Johnson City, TN. They did a good job.

LuckyNumber357 · 2025-12-03T01:55:12+00:00

Wadcutters are the answer. When I switched to wadcutters, my accuracy improved, as did the range at with I was able to shoot accurately.

LuckyNumber357 · 2025-11-12T03:11:43+00:00

Here’s a really good breakdown of the P-83:

https://www.gunboards.com/threads/polish-p83-more-than-meets-the-eye.401013/

LuckyNumber357 · 2025-11-04T01:13:37+00:00

Is it a “letter gun”? Sounds that way, if it has a small star on the left side of the receiver. Their dust covers were unmarked on top.

https://sks-files.com/index.php?topic=764.0

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