@TENSONcaliber177 - Hello - good question - you can leave the gas capsule in the gun for short periods - a few days at most - the problem is that the seals absorb CO2 gas and swell up a little - they return to normal after a few hours, but you might have problems with the seals if you keep the gun with gas pressure in it for weeks at a time. - hope that helps - I always keep my guns empty of gas if I am not using them.
@andy0705b Thanks for this info - You are referring to the Baikal 645K - not this umarex version of course. if that is the case I can understand why some countries ban their import. Have you ever seen one that has been converted back? and to what caliber? I would be interested to see how it was done, and also whether the person firing it still had any fingers left afterwards.
Depends where you live - if you live in USA or Canada the umarex is the only choice. Anywhere else and you could get the Baikal co2 Makarov, model MP-654K. The difference is considerable - with the Baikal you are getting a real firear that has been re-engineered into a co2 bb gun (cant be conveerted back).
@longlivestalin1 Yes, you are right. Because of the VCR act, you have them send the gun to your nearest registered firearms dealer. This usually costs £20. your nearest dealers are: Orchard in Liskeard, English country Pursuits Tavistock and The Jewellers Gunshop in liskeard. Just Google "Registered firearms dealers plymouth"
nice review, I have always liked Russian handguns. I just picked mine up for $90 Canadian. I could not own a real one so i think this is a nice substitute.
@scarface4724 sorry - the gun is not blowback so the slide doesnt move when its fired and certainly doesnt lock back after last shot. The slide lock button is fake - its moulded into the body.
@howardmaryon thanks for getting back, i thiught you couldnt order co2 pistol on the web because its illegal? i live in plymouth (uk) by the way. if i go onto russmilitary would they deliver the gun?
@crashdaparty Well I have to admit you are right about the gun - one tries ones best but if you start with crap material........ Thanks for the stars btw
You'll probably discover that RWS match grade BB's will shoot a lot tighter groups.Crosman BB's shoot badly in my guns.Many of them are pitted or not round.Some guns prefer Daisy BB's and shoot the best with them.Experiment a little..It will shoot better than that.
@longlivestalin1 You can buy them at most Umarex stockists - what part of the country do you live? Mind you - you would be better off buying the Genuine Article - that is the real Makarov that is now imported by Armex and should be available in quantity soon. In the meantime look up Russmilitary on the web - they have Makarov bb guns.
Thank you very much! Just got the same pistol as a present =) But I needed visual instructions. Thanks!
@MrRuneRebel Thanks Rune - hope you enjoy the pistol as much as I do.
@TENSONcaliber177 - Hello - good question - you can leave the gas capsule in the gun for short periods - a few days at most - the problem is that the seals absorb CO2 gas and swell up a little - they return to normal after a few hours, but you might have problems with the seals if you keep the gun with gas pressure in it for weeks at a time. - hope that helps - I always keep my guns empty of gas if I am not using them.
@Muphlon I live close to army ranges - they train every day of the week here.
@andy0705b Thanks for this info - You are referring to the Baikal 645K - not this umarex version of course. if that is the case I can understand why some countries ban their import. Have you ever seen one that has been converted back? and to what caliber? I would be interested to see how it was done, and also whether the person firing it still had any fingers left afterwards.
Depends where you live - if you live in USA or Canada the umarex is the only choice. Anywhere else and you could get the Baikal co2 Makarov, model MP-654K. The difference is considerable - with the Baikal you are getting a real firear that has been re-engineered into a co2 bb gun (cant be conveerted back).
@longlivestalin1 Yes, you are right. Because of the VCR act, you have them send the gun to your nearest registered firearms dealer. This usually costs £20. your nearest dealers are: Orchard in Liskeard, English country Pursuits Tavistock and The Jewellers Gunshop in liskeard. Just Google "Registered firearms dealers plymouth"
@bfgguns That's very interesting - I will try them - thanks!
@MariaZimfer Hope you enjoy it!
@djstreetfighter2 It costs around £1oo depending where you get it from
@TENSONcaliber177 Hi - you dont need the grip to be on there, although it might be a bit uncomfortable without the grip.....
nice review, I have always liked Russian handguns. I just picked mine up for $90 Canadian. I could not own a real one so i think this is a nice substitute.
what were those shots in the background at ~8:35?
@scarface4724 sorry - the gun is not blowback so the slide doesnt move when its fired and certainly doesnt lock back after last shot. The slide lock button is fake - its moulded into the body.
@howardmaryon thanks for getting back, i thiught you couldnt order co2 pistol on the web because its illegal? i live in plymouth (uk) by the way. if i go onto russmilitary would they deliver the gun?
@crashdaparty Well I have to admit you are right about the gun - one tries ones best but if you start with crap material........ Thanks for the stars btw
what this gun like is it worth buying was gonna ask my local gun shop too order it in for me since he only does umarex and dan wesson co2 guns
@spudnik961 Try any Umarex dealer - they are listed as a spare part so they could order them for you.
what kind of mag does the Makarov use ? i cant seem to find one
@grandelfe I will do as you say - trouble is that it is hard to get decent BB's in my part of the world.
whats better for a fun shooting this or the walther ppks bb gun
yes, sadly everything costs more here in the UK.
@shecky94 nope - better get the genuine Makarov from Russmilitary and Armex - see my other reviews for Makarov pistol by Baikal
can this gun use anything other then metal bbs, like plastic?
@smileypoptart Should work ok if you can get .177 plastic bb's
@howardmaryon thanks alot for the information, ill do that :-)
nice review, i can get one in the states for $55.
do they have a website i can buy a makaorv?
@TENSONcaliber177 - both S/A and D/A
@howardmaryon they can be converted back
is this gun popular in the uk?-ie: is it avaliable in most airgun shops? would someone please get back to me with a reply because i want one.
You'll probably discover that RWS match grade BB's will shoot a lot tighter groups.Crosman BB's shoot badly in my guns.Many of them are pitted or not round.Some guns prefer Daisy BB's and shoot the best with them.Experiment a little..It will shoot better than that.
@spudnik961 Try Russmilitary in the UK - they hasve them.
@djderap lucky......
@NeverSayDie70 Everything is metal, except the grips.
Friend me stride the trigger I do?
@longlivestalin1 You can buy them at most Umarex stockists - what part of the country do you live? Mind you - you would be better off buying the Genuine Article - that is the real Makarov that is now imported by Armex and should be available in quantity soon. In the meantime look up Russmilitary on the web - they have Makarov bb guns.
No - you have to buy your own I am afraid. It will do around 100 shots on one capsule.
about the same really......
@MrLateskate As usual you buy something for 90 dollars and it costs us in the UK ovwer 100 pounds! - ripoff.
about the same really......