IMEZ MAKAROV and +P

[Stormryder]

I have a very nice IMEZ Makarov. It's chambered in 380 acp and has the adjustable sights. Will this pistol handle +P ammo?

[Delkal]

You should be fine. The Makarov was designed for the 9x18 which is hotter than the .380 and a quick look shows the 9x18 operates at 23,500 PSI and the .380 at 21,500 psi. No idea what the .380+P pressures are but I doubt they are that much higher. Plus you are shooting an over engineered Russian pistol that has a reputation of being tough and always functioning. You are not going to blow up shooting a .380+P and you don't have to worry about wearing one out.

For fun look up some Mak torture test videos. There are guys dumping them in water, pouring sand on them and even plugging the barrel with mud. One person even shot it underwater. They always shoot and none of them blew up so far

[Stormryder]

That's great news and thank you for your help. It was my first hand gun and probably my favorite. I'm the second owner and I love it's looks. Satin nickel finish with very comfortable black grips. I love shooting it and it's very accurate. Thanks again.