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9x18 MAKAROV Ammo

The 9x18 Makarov (aka 9mm Makarov, but never to be mistaken for the far more popular 9mm) is a Soviet cartridge – a replacement for their 7.62x25mm Tokarev, which they adopted in the mid 20th century. The reds mainly used this round in their Makarov PM pistol. Many Eastern Bloc countries manufactured their own pistols for 9x18 Makarov as well. Ninety-two and 95 grain full metal jacket bullets are both normal for this round, although lighter self-defense loads are also available.

25rds - 9x18 Makarov Hornady Critical Defense 95gr. FTX HP Ammo

$28.95

$1.16/ppr

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Bullet type
Flex Tip (FTX) Muzzle Energy
211 Casing Type
Nickel-Plated Brass Muzzle Velocity
1000 Primer Type
Boxer Bullet Weight
95 Grain
20rds – 9mm Makarov Underwood 115gr. Hard Cast FN Ammo

$23.95

$1.2/ppr

150 In Stock

Bullet type
Flat Point Round Nose (FPRN) Muzzle Energy
255 Casing Type
Nickel-Plated Brass Muzzle Velocity
1000 Primer Type
Boxer Bullet Weight
115 Grain

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What’s the Difference Between the 9mm Makarov and the 9mm Luger?

A lot. While they are both “9mm” cartridges, the 9mm Marakov was designed by the Soviets with the specific purpose of not being interchangeable with 9x19 ammunition. In the event of a shooting war between the Soviets and western powers, it couldn’t be captured and used by NATO troops. In fact, they have slightly different bullet diameters (9.27mm for the Marakov, 9.01mm for the Luger) as well as different neck and base diameters. Most notably, the Marakov is slightly shorter, with an overall length of 25mm compared to the Luger’s 29.69mm. Because of the larger case, the 9mm Luger tends to have slightly faster velocities and energy, although the energy is due in part to the larger bullet weight. For a more in-depth comparison, head to this 9x18 vs. 9x19 article at our blog.

Can You Fire 9mm Makarov in a .38 Handgun?

No, but that's a common question. Because a 9mm bullet is close in size to a .357-caliber (which includes the .38 Special and ..357 Magnum), people often wonder if you can shoot the 9mm Marakov through firearms made for “.38’s.” However, the bullet diameter of a 9mm Marakov is exactly .365 inches, and while less than a hundredth of an inch may not seem like much, it will make a vast difference in the performance and functionality of the bullet. In general, the 9mm Marakov is a unique bullet and should not be interchanged with other rounds, especially ones the come from North American and Western Europe.

What Firearms Use the 9mm Makarov?

This cartridge is used mostly in pistols. In fact, it is difficult to find anything but pistols that load this round. This is because the cartridge was developed for sidearms used by Soviet-bloc military personnel. It can be fairly difficult to find firearms that take this round, as most of the weapons are of Russian origin and are not found in great numbers in the United State. This is in contrast to the 9mm Luger, which has many readily-available weapons at stores all across the country. The cartridge was meant to be used in submachine guns carried by Communist soldiers, but these were less common because of the effectiveness of the AK-47, which loaded a different cartridge.

What are the Top Uses for 9mm Makarov Ammunition?

The 9mm Makarov can be used for many different purposes, but it’s often used for target shooting; it’s also sometimes used for self defense. For self-defense purposes, it is a consistent and reliable weapon with excellent penetration and expansion, assuming the right bullet is used. For self defense, you should select an expanding round such as a jacketed hollow point 9mm Mak load. For target shooting the cartridge remains popular and accurate. For this purpose, a full metal jacket is ideal for smooth cycling and less barrel fouling.

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it runs without ftf & fte in my CZ 82. it is about 950 fps with my chrono, but not all chronographs agree, altitude, temp, humidity, etc. effect results.
Marcus C on 50rds - 9x18 Makarov Sellier & Bellot 95gr FMJ Ammo
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I like this ammo works great in my mak
haldavon on 50rds - 9x18 Makarov CCI Blazer 95gr. TMJ Ammo
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Some of the shooting ranges only allow brass casings. So being a steel casing they have not allowed this bullet- but I have shot over 1000 rounds of these through a Bulgarian P-63 without a single issue. Could be me, but 3.5" - 4" groups at 25 yards is double the size what I get with some of my other hand guns. But the gun cycles these fine and the bullets have all worked fine- ammunitiontogo was quick with dleivery and a decent price
MN Shooter on 9mm Makarov - 94 Grain FMJ - Wolf WPA Polyformance - 1000 Rounds
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Shoot a P-63. Have gone through about 75 rounds of these and over 1000 rounds of the Wolf 94gr FMJ and have not had issue with either. These Hornaday rounds do shoot a tighter group by nearly an inch @ 25 yards
MN shooter on 25rds - 9x18 Makarov Hornady Critical Defense 95gr. FTX HP Ammo

9x18 MAKAROV Ammo

What’s the Difference Between the 9mm Makarov and the 9mm Luger?

Can You Fire 9mm Makarov in a .38 Handgun?

What Firearms Use the 9mm Makarov?

What are the Top Uses for 9mm Makarov Ammunition?

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