Is the Makarov MP-654K really any good?

[oldskoolzzz]

I've got two Makarov's and think they're great fun.Don't expect too much but they are a fantastic plinker and when you get used to the gun quite accurate better than the Walther PPK without the blowback off course.I use Gamo lead balls(13 in the mag) very lightly lubed that work quite well with good power and approximately 60 shots out of one Co2 capsule

Two??? Lucky bugger don't suppose you'd throw one my way

To be honest chap im not expecting it to be perfect Just something I want to keep and enjoy.

With regards to the co2 capsules/bulbs are the maks fussy with brands or will any bulb do?

I've heard the mags can squish the first and last lead bb and the advice is to put a copper/steel bb in first and last? do you know if thats the case or cobblers?

My thought are if its a riffled barrel best to stick with lead bb's all the time?

[Korium]

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With regards to the co2 capsules/bulbs are the maks fussy with brands or will any bulb do?

I've heard the mags can squish the first and last lead bb and the advice is to put a copper/steel bb in first and last? do you know if thats the case or cobblers?

My thought are if its a riffled barrel best to stick with lead bb's all the time?

Any brand is fine. Leave the cylinder in to conserve the seals (yes, this is adverse in the case of most CO2 pistol but not the Mak).

That is true and the jams can also be awkward to fix. Some modifications can remedy the problem.

Yes, the steel BBs will damage the rifling eventually.

[Bazmati2020]

Any brand is fine. Leave the cylinder in to conserve the seals (yes, this is adverse in the case of most CO2 pistol but not the Mak).

That is true and the jams can also be awkward to fix. Some modifications can remedy the problem.

Yes, the steel BBs will damage the rifling eventually.

Hi, realise old thread but I'm just getting a Baikal 654 & wanted to ask if this still holds true (couple of years later) its just I haven't been able to find anything anywhere stating leave in or take out, so value the advice.
Many thanks

[Crash]

i have had one since getting back into shooting and its fab! as previously said they do like to be fine tuned to make it a smoother shoot but as its using the same parts as its 9mm big brother (main assembly) then its going to feel rough until this is done! And i believe its one of the only bb guns that uses original full bore parts?

[Korium]

its 9mm big brother

9X18mm to be pedantic.
The more modern CO2 Makarovs are manufactured as a separate entity to the fullbore model but do share some parts.
Early one's I wouldn't know but there are some differences to the present models.

[MojoCrow]

9X18mm to be pedantic.
The more modern CO2 Makarovs are manufactured as a separate entity to the fullbore model but do share some parts.
Early one's I wouldn't know but there are some differences to the present models.

Well i can say that the recoil spring used to be the same as it's full bore brother and that the the slide did close on me once and trap the the web of my left hand in the ejection post. Quite an interesting experience watching a makarov dangle from your skin while your brain thinks about helping you out of your predicament (and takes it's sweet time about it too!).

[oldskoolzzz]

Woo Hoo,

I've just ordered one from a local'ish gun shop, good price aswell

Can't wait

[oldskoolzzz]

And here it is, brand new and just back from the shop

This is a 'Keeper' and shall be one of my family's heirlooms