The Makarov, also known as the PM (Pistolet Makarova) or Makarov PM, is a handgun in the Insurgency series.
The 🌐Makarov pistol is a Soviet semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9×18mm, introduced in 1951 for Soviet Armed Forces and militsiya use. Despite its small size and caliber, the Makarov was the primary sidearm used by Soviet military and police, and still remains in production and in service among Soviet successor states and across the world, despite the development of numerous replacements in the 21st century.
Insurgency: Modern Infantry Combat[]
The Makarov PM appears in Insurgency: Modern Infantry Combat as a handgun for the Iraqi Insurgents. It is available for all classes.
As the only handgun available for the Insurgents, the Makarov PM is essentially the best a player can get, though it best serves as a backup weapon due to its small caliber.
[Edit] Weapons of Insurgency: Modern Infantry Combat
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 United States Marine Corps
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 Iraqi Insurgents
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| Carbines | M4A1 | AKS-74U • SKS |
| Assault rifles | M16A4 | AK-47 • L1A1 SLR |
| Light machine guns | M249 SAW | RPK-74 |
| Shotguns | M1014 JSCS | TOZ-87 |
| Sniper rifles | M14 DMR | Al-Kadesiah • L42A1 |
| Pistols | M9 Pistol • MEU SOC 1911 | Makarov PM |
| Melee | Kabar | Bayonet |
Insurgency[]
The Makarov appears in Insurgency as a handgun for both Security and Insurgents. It costs 0 Supply Points and is available for all classes.
The Makarov has the highest fire-rate and the lowest recoil of all pistols in the game, making it a helpful backup weapon in an emergency. However, its low caliber and small magazine mean it can underperform when it counts, though Extended Magazines and different ammunition types can even out this drawback. The Insurgents' Specialist, Scout, Sapper, Sharpshooter, and Sniper classes can suppress the Makarov, turning it into a compact low-SP stealth weapon.
Attachments[]
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| Barrel | |
| Siderail | |
| Ammo | |
| Magazine |
Media[]
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 Security Forces
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 Insurgent Forces
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| Submachine guns | MP5K • UMP-45 | MP40 • Sterling |
| Carbines | AC-556 • Mk18 • M4A1 | M1 Carbine • SKS • AKS-74U |
| Assault rifles | M16A4 • Galil SAR | AKM • AK-74 • Galil |
| Battle rifles | L1A1 SLR • M14 EBR | FAL |
| Light machine guns | M249 | RPK |
| Shotguns | M590 | TOZ |
| Sniper rifles | M40A1 | Mosin |
| Handguns | Makarov • M45A1 • M9 | Makarov • Model 10 • M1911 |
| Melee | Knife | Khukuri |
Insurgency: Sandstorm[]
The Makarov appears in Insurgency: Sandstorm as a handgun for the Insurgents. It costs 0 Supply Points and is available for all classes.
The Makarov is a lightweight compact pistol, stymied by its low caliber and small magazine. The lack of different ammunition types in Insurgency: Sandstorm means the drawbacks in this rendition of the Makarov are not easily fixed outside extending the magazine to a "normal" capacity. The Welrod also takes the Makarov's place as a cheap suppressed weapon, making the choice to suppress the Makarov fairly questionable outside not being able to afford suppressors for better handguns.
When serving strictly as a backup weapon, the Makarov can prove to be a very effective (and very cheap) option, especially with well-placed headshots, though users should try to avoid hitting armor, which handily absorbs the Makarov's weak 9×18mm rounds. All aspects considered though, if enough SP is available, players should not waste SP on trying to "improve" the Makarov with attachments and instead simply replace the Makarov with a better handgun such as the Browning HP, even if they do not plan on using it as often.
Attachments[]
| Type | Attachments |
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| Optics | |
| Barrel | |
| Siderail | |
| Magazine | |
| Stock |
Media[]
TBA
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 Security Forces
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 Insurgent Forces
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| Submachine guns and Personal Defense Weapons | Grease Gun • MP5A5 • MP7 • Vector | Sterling • MP5A2 • Uzi • P90 |
| Carbines | G36K • Mk 18 CQBR • M4A1 • Honey Badger | SKS • AKS-74U • SG 552 • AS Val |
| Assault rifles | M16A4 • L85A2 • VHS-2 • Galil SAR • AUG A3 • QTS-11 • WCX • F2000 Tactical | M16A2 • AKM • AK-74 • Alpha AK • QBZ-03 • Galil • FAMAS F1 • QBZ-97 • AR7090 • F2000 |
| Battle rifles | Mk 17 Mod 0 • G3A3 • Mk 14 EBR • Tavor 7 • MDR | FAL • ACE 52 • M1 Garand |
| Machine guns | M249 • M60E4 • M240B • M250 | RPK • PKM • MG3 • H21 |
| Shotguns | M870 • KSG • S12K | KS-23 • TOZ-194 • US12 |
| Sniper rifles | M24 • TAC-338 • M110 SASS | Mosin-Nagant • L96A1 • SVD |
| Anti-materiel rifles | M82A1 CQ | M99 |
| Handguns | Tariq • L106A1 • M45 • PF940 • MR 73 | Welrod • Makarov • Browning HP • M1911 • M9 • Desert Eagle |
| Melee | Baton • Combat Knife • Tactical Axe | Kukri • Shiv • Handjar |
Trivia[]
Insurgency
- The Makarov is the shortest weapon and the second lightest firearm in the game, behind the Model 10.
- The Makarov's in-game model has its safety engaged even while firing.