Another Mak Attack

[50 Cent]

Put 200 rds of Silver Bear thru the Mak today and was favorably impressed. Grouped well at 7 yds, no FTF/FTE and overall seemed like a satisfactory carry round. Have another 100 I'll fire next weekend as well. Looks like this will replace the Hornady as my carry round.

Its funny, I'm not recoil shy - I regularly fire .357's out of my SP 101 but the Silver Bear seemed like a pretty stout round. After 200 rounds the web of my right had was taking on a distinct red color ;f

As an aside, out of 3 shooters when I arrived at the pistol side of the range, TWO others had Mak's! Meaning at that time I was at the range 3 of 4 (75% of us) were firing Mak's. One had a Bulgy Mak like mine, the other was East German. Can't say I was overly impressed with the East German Mak appearance - it didn't look at lot better than my Bulgy. Trigger sure was smooth though. Definitely an improvement over mine.

I wonder if I should buy another Mak as it looks like the secret may be getting out meaning the price may go up!
;P

[M2 Carbine]

Do you have the stock recoil spring in your Mak?

If you are going to give the gun a steady diet of (115gr) Silver Bear I'd suggest you use a 21 pound spring. It will tame the recoil a little.

You could also ues a Pearce (rubber) grip. Personally I don't like that they are so wide but some owners like them.

I buy another Mak every chance I get, so I'd say yes buy another one.:)

[50 Cent]

Could I order one of those on Makarov.com? Or where else. I'm willing to bet the spring I have now IS stock.

[Bushbacker]

Originally posted by 50 Cent
Could I order one of those on Makarov.com? Or where else. I'm willing to bet the spring I have now IS stock.

$9.00

http://www.makarov.com/cart/vitemmakparts.htm

[Guy Powell]

You're in Galveston? I'm planning a trip there, first time since the mid '80's. Is Pier 21 restaurant still in operation? Thanks.

[50 Cent]

So far as I know it is still in operation. But really, Guidos or some roadhouses off the Strand are better value. I thought Pier 21 (and some of the places close by) were kinda pricey for what you got.

[50 Cent]

Thanks for the tip guys - just ordered a 21lb spring from Makarov.com. We'll see if it makes a difference next weekend for another 100 rds of Silver Bear.

[Guy Powell]

Back in the '80's Pier 21 was known as a great "poor man's" place to eat. Very scarse furnishings but excellent, cheap food. Things like a quart of gumbo for $2.00 were always welcomed! One could also pick seafood coming right off the pier. Things must have changed???

[50 Cent]

Admittedly Guy I haven't been there in awhile and maybe I walked into the wrong joint when I did ;f . Don't let me discourage you into checking the place out again....grin.

But I think you could still find places like the ones you described in Galveston. Trouble is, during the summer (particularly on weekends) they are likley pretty crowded :(