Makarov PMM
Overview
Makarov PMM
Left side view of PMM pistol.
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Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Pistol
Entered service
1994
Status
In service
Development
1990
Developer
Soviet Union
Production
Early 1990's - present?
Producer
Russia
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Izhmash
Designations
PMM / Pistolet Makarova Modernizirovannyy
Russian for "modernized Makarov pistol"
56-A-125M
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Russian for "modernized Makarov pistol"
56-A-125M
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Details
Facts
Makarov PMM
General
Origin
Russia
Type
Pistol
Caliber
Caliber
9x18mm PMM and regular pressure
Magazine
10 or 12 round detachable box
Barrel length
94 mm
Rifling
4 grooves, 260 m/s right hand twist
Muzzle velocity
315 m/s with regular pressure ammunition
Operation
Action
Simple blowback, double action
Fire selector
0 - 1
Rate of fire
Semi-automatic
Dimensions
Length
165 mm
Width
34 mm
Height
127 cm
Weight
0.76 kg empty
0.88 kg loaded
Sights
Type
Iron sights, fixed, blade front, notch rear
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