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Posted: 5/26/2002 6:15:51 PM EDT
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If it is either an East German or a Russian Makarov you won't regret it. The Mak has a lot wider base of accesories(holsters, grips) and spare parts available. I've never shot a PA-63, but I can't imagine them being more accurate than my East German Maks. They're definately worth the extra money.
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Posted: 5/27/2002 1:22:41 AM EDT
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The Makarov is 5 times the gun that the PA63 is. The PA63 has magazine-related reliability issues, isn't as accurate, and doesn't have the spare parts availability or aftermarket support that the Maks have. It's no contest.
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Posted: 5/27/2002 3:30:26 AM EDT
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Parts, Parts, Parts
A friend of mine has a pa63 I`v had a heck of a time finding parts. But the Makarov has many parts venders .(cheaper parts too). |
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Posted: 5/27/2002 4:47:21 AM EDT
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the oly difference i notice is that the pa-63 flips the muzzle a little more (alloy frame?) and there is a sharp corner on the pa-63 that "bites" the inside of my thumb when i shoot it.
i rate the east german makarov as the most nicely machined and finish. the bulgarian versions are also a good choice. the chinese, while not pretty, are very collectible. |
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Posted: 5/27/2002 4:52:58 AM EDT
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To each his own. I have a Bulgarian MAK and find it reliable and accurate. Everybody should own at least one.
I also own a PA-63 and dearly love the thing. Very reliable so far. Also very light so the recoil is more than you would expect for the 9x18. It is a copy of a Walther and a good design. Mag catch is more traditional than the MAK. (Better IMHO). My PA does MUCH better with HP than the MAK. My suggestion is that you buy both! They are cheap and how can you own too many pistols? |
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Posted: 5/27/2002 5:48:53 AM EDT
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Depends on what you want to use it for!
The PA63 is easier to conceal. I've a FEG MOD. SMC-918 MADE IN HUMGARY in my pocket now. Similar to the PPK, it is slightly (one rd) smaller than the PA63. But, I've also a Russian MAK that's a nice shooter. Here's a good link, for info on the SMC-918, PA63, and others: www.makarov.com/others/ |
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Posted: 5/27/2002 9:07:01 AM EDT
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I like them both. The PA-63 is very light and slim making it the better choice of the two as far as concealed carry goes. The Makarov is the more handsome of the two. Both have been very reliable and accurate in my experience. Recoil is pretty stout in both models but a good ol' Uncle Mike's grip helps out quite a bit with the mak. Take your pick, both are decent little guns.
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