Login System 
IMPORTANT: Please note that you must now log in with your email address and not your username!
 smith3466 
Member
Joined: Mar 2011  PA, USA
 Posts: 19 Feedback: 100% (6) |
Posted: 8/31/2011 2:34:33 PM
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT So I decided to make my own. It makes the Mak a joy to carry. How do you carry? 
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 9/2/2011 3:00:34 AM
I have a Mak and want to use it for carry when I get a ccw. I love the look and reviews of the Crossbreed holsters, but they don't make them for the Mak (their loss really). How did you make it? Right now I have a holster that I was told is from Red Storm and is no longer made, It works great and is very light and thin. I'm just concerned it will wear out once I get the permit and start wearing the pistol often. What you have there looks great!
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 9/4/2011 6:41:00 PM
I have a Don Hume JIT holster that woks great. It is OWB, it holds the gun a little high and tight to my body. They only cost about $28. too.
|
|
|
|
LaRue556
..Entering the Unassailable Fortress of Forever...
Team Member
Joined: Jan 2008 GA, USA
Posts: 7412 Feedback: 100% (11) Link To This Post |
Posted: 9/5/2011 10:45:40 PM
 However I must warn you that it's not like a conventional holster as I've posted on this forum in the past. It has no retention other than your belt (which works pretty well if you wear it fairly tight.) However it is EXTREMELY thin and concealable which works well with the Makarov's shape and size. It's easy on and off but the clip has a hook in it that keeps it from coming off unless you want it too...wears well with me anywhere from 2-4:30. I'm 200 lb, 6-ft. Normal build, semi-athletic. Haven't had a bit of trouble with it. I believe I've had it for a year and half. You have to order by email or phone. It's just a little family business. https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B3VmD6OV3d4FMGI1MDU0ZmEtZDA5OC00NWZlLThhZmQtYWNjMGQwNmViN2I4&hl=en_US |
|
|
|
Posted: 9/6/2011 10:25:45 AM
Originally Posted By Emegbers:
I have a Mak and want to use it for carry when I get a ccw. I love the look and reviews of the Crossbreed holsters, but they don't make them for the Mak (their loss really). How did you make it? Right now I have a holster that I was told is from Red Storm and is no longer made, It works great and is very light and thin. I'm just concerned it will wear out once I get the permit and start wearing the pistol often. What you have there looks great! Thanks! I actually got help with info from an awesome member here on the forum. There is a huge post here about how to form and make kydex. I used that info and made my own Crossbreed. Its actually really easy. http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_17/628104_.html&page=23 Look 3/4 the way down that page for Swinksters post. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 9/30/2011 5:34:16 AM
any chance you'd like to make a second one
looks awesome. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 10/3/2011 1:58:16 PM
Originally Posted By DanNH:
any chance you'd like to make a second one
looks awesome. Thanks, I don't generally sell them, but we might be able to work something out if you are really interested. Email me. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 10/8/2011 10:42:17 PM
I don't really carry my Mak, though I do have one of the Russian Holster brand IWB's for it. It is a very well made holster, though it was comfortable enough the couple of times that I did try it out.
|
|
|
|
LaRue556
Inventor of the Timberland Taste Test
Team Member
Joined: Jan 2008 GA, USA
Posts: 8052 Feedback: 100% (11) Link To This Post |
Posted: 11/20/2011 1:43:02 AM
|
|
|
|
Posted: 11/20/2011 10:20:55 AM
I have carried mine in a Generic, "cant remember the Brand TripleK maybe" nylon IWB holster many times. A Makarov is the first gun I bought after turning 21, and I carried it for 2-3years once I got my permit. I pick holsters up at the gun shows I told the guy it was for a Makarov, and he told me what number I needed. It just so happens it is the same size that fits a Kahr CW9 that I carry now in the same holster.
|
|
|
|
GHILLIE
Obamanomics Victim
Team Member
Joined: Jan 2001 IL, USA
Posts: 1009 Feedback: 100% (32) Link To This Post |
Posted: 11/23/2011 9:51:10 AM
Originally Posted By LaRue556:
I'm going to try this. http://www.strikehardgear.com/products.php?product=CZ-82-and-Makarov-Holster Let us know what you think of it. I may have to pick one of those up. |
|
|
LaRue556
Syntactical Operator
Team Member
Joined: Jan 2008 GA, USA
Posts: 8106 Feedback: 100% (11) Link To This Post |
Posted: 11/29/2011 7:39:19 AM
Originally Posted By GHILLIE:
Originally Posted By LaRue556:
I'm going to try this. http://www.strikehardgear.com/products.php?product=CZ-82-and-Makarov-Holster Let us know what you think of it. I may have to pick one of those up. I got it in. Quality was nice, only one problem.........It was fitted for a Cz-82 and I guess they assumed it'd fit a Makarov. Was way too thin. I had to heat it up and remold it. Now it works great, and I like it. But I don't know if I'd do it again or suggest it. I already talked to the guy...he says I'm still under warranty is something breaks. He's also going to adjust the description on the website. I suppose if you don't mind the heat work, you might like it too. Carries well....I'll try to snag some pictures at work this weekend. |
|
|
|
Posted: 11/29/2011 8:08:47 AM
I carried one for years using an Uncle Mike's. It's a thin gun that carries well.
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/10/2012 1:29:45 PM
I have a Falco leather holster I used to carry mine in.
It's thick but it worked. Still have it somewhere.. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/11/2012 7:20:15 AM
I carry my Mak IWB in a cheap nylon holster that I modified to make it work better. It is my EDC unless I am going somewhere like Mogidishu, TN (that's Memphis for those not from these parts) and then I carry the S&W 915 AND the Mak as a BUG.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/14/2012 1:47:41 PM
I carry a Makarov in a pocket holster in my front pocket (with nothing else). I particularly like this set up in the summer when I wear a lot of boating style shorts and T-shirts. At one point in my life, I worked at a marina and this was a perfect carry solution.
|
|
|
|
g-shooter
Member
Team Member
Joined: Mar 2005 VA, USA
Posts: 1840 Feedback: 100% (66) Link To This Post |
Posted: 6/22/2012 10:43:55 PM
Take mine fishing....watch out for the snakehead fish!!
I paid 100 bucks for my Bulgy with two mags. I had a crap load of Norinco 9x18 ammo. This gun gives me a reason to shoot it. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/22/2012 11:07:56 PM
uncle mikes foam/neoprene holster in back pocket if wearing long coat or in waistband.
i have a small canvas shoulder bag that i picked up in odessa, ukraine when i was traveling across the country. its just big enough to carry my passport, wallet etc. i find it is also the perfect size to conceal a makarov + extra mag. sog pentagon elite knife and my wallet. plus extra bullets and change. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/24/2012 11:51:40 PM
when im outside i just use old army ussr holster.
in city i use fobus or contact holster one. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/6/2012 10:32:08 PM
If you like the crossbreed IWB, order the one for the P-64 and heat it up with
a hair dryer and stick your Marc. in it, compress it with a piece of soft foam until it cools. Worked great. Carry it every day. Ever since then I make my own after watching the u-tube's demo's. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 7/6/2012 11:39:41 PM
When I carry mine (I switch off between the Makarov and the P-64) I have two holsters...
One is a Fobus paddle holster. It's cheap, but it works. The other is a Bianchi 4s IWB that's actually made to fit a Smith and Wesson. It is a little loose, but over the years it's molded itself nicely. My only complaint with that is that the thumb strap is about 1/4 to 1/2 inch too long. Otherwise, it's been a great holster. Keep in mind, when I bought those, they were pretty much the only CCW holsters made that fit the Makarov decently. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/28/2012 9:58:28 PM
I carry mine in a holster that www.galatiinternational.com now sells. I bought mine a while back from The Sportsman's Guide. It's called a "Belt Slide Holster" and comes in large or small/medium auto in either black or brown. I use the small/medium and it works well. I like keeping my pistols outside the waistband, but you can use these either way. They have a steel clip forIWB use that can be removed if desired. The item number is PP036 for small/medium brown, PP036BLK for small medium black both sell for $20.95. The large item numbers are PP035 for brown and PP035BLK for black. Those sell for $22.95, plus shipping cost. I've only used the small/medium, but have had good results with it. It's easy to use and not expensive. I also use it with my Taurus 740 slim. Both are about the same size.
|
|
|
|
keninnavarre
Member
Team Member
Joined: Jun 2007 FL, USA
Posts: 668 Feedback: 100% (1) Link To This Post |
Posted: 12/29/2012 10:38:51 PM
Originally Posted By LaRue556:
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n311/LaRueDeeko/Brittanie/0428001436.jpg However I must warn you that it's not like a conventional holster as I've posted on this forum in the past. It has no retention other than your belt (which works pretty well if you wear it fairly tight.) However it is EXTREMELY thin and concealable which works well with the Makarov's shape and size. It's easy on and off but the clip has a hook in it that keeps it from coming off unless you want it too...wears well with me anywhere from 2-4:30. I'm 200 lb, 6-ft. Normal build, semi-athletic. Haven't had a bit of trouble with it. I believe I've had it for a year and half. You have to order by email or phone. It's just a little family business. https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B3VmD6OV3d4FMGI1MDU0ZmEtZDA5OC00NWZlLThhZmQtYWNjMGQwNmViN2I4&hl=en_US Nice. Good prices, too! Thanks for the link 
|
|
|
|
303_enfield
Member
Team Member
Joined: Feb 2004 USA
Posts: 2450 Feedback: 100% (122) Link To This Post |
Posted: 6/15/2013 10:52:07 AM
Crossbreed IWB now makes them for the Mak. No modding needed.
It's listed for the Appendix Carry http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/AppendixCarry.aspx and the SuperTuck® Deluxe http://www.crossbreedholsters.com/SuperTuckDeluxe.aspx I have the Appendix on order. Will post picks soon. |
|
AFG
