Posted: 6/16/2020 2:54:32 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RailgunDeadeye][Edited]
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Hello all! I found a Makarov IJ70-18AH at a local gunshop and it was such an oddity that I ended up taking it home. It shoots pretty well, but I do have a few questions: - Refinishing: The gun needs some TLC. I'd like to get it refinished, but am unsure of what direction to go. I saw CCR Refinishing's "Dusk" coating (ccrrefinishing.com) and it reminds me of a Bulgarian Mak's finish. Is this a good idea to attempt? I don't have the expertise to know if this is even possible from a metallurgy standpoint. - Magazines: Anybody got a good lead for the double stack mags? My Google-Fu has failed me. - Parts: From what I was able to piece together from various sources online, all the parts from standard Maks are interchangeable with the double-stack Maks, minus the frame, grip, and magazine. Just wanted to double check, is this true? Thanks for the assistance, Mak Masters! V/r, CJ |
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Not sure about refinishing, I had a local shop do a “black oxide” coating on a Soviet mak that turned out great. There should still be a ProMag 10 round double stack mag on the equipment exchange here for a good price. Otherwise watching on Gunbroker. If you’re looking for the Russian ones, expect to pay around $100 for them, especially if they’re 12 rounders. In a pinch, the 8 round single stack magazines will work though. As far as parts go, you are correct that for the most part, they’re interchangeable, except for grips |
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You have to keep a real lookout for mags. There's (or was) a guy on ebay that was selling 10 round mags which were cut down 12's with a pinned base pad for about $50-$60 They were made that way since they were coming straight out of russia. You can use normal 8 round makarov mags also. I did get lucky a few months ago and picked up a legit russian 12 round mag locally for $50. I felt like i stole it LOL. |