Traumatic weapons made in the image and likeness of combat models are very popular around the world. This was also understood by Russian manufacturers, who in 2004 released several models of weapons for self-defense. All copies were nicknamed by the people as "Makarych." The traumatic gun was developed from scratch.
At the famous
Makarov pistol, he adopted only the appearance, and then not completely. The combat mechanism was fundamentally different from the original firearm. In addition, models with different calibres were produced. The decision to develop a completely new means of self-defense according to their own drawings, and not on the basis of a military analogue, was made because of fears that "craftsmen" would remodel the gun into a combat version.
Main caliber
The Makarych series of pistols includes several samples from different manufacturers. All of them are largely different from each other, but the main difference is the diameter of the barrel - caliber. So, the Makarych traumatic pistol IZH-79-7.6 uses 7.6 mm shells, IZH-79-8 and IZH-79-9 - 8- and 9-mm cartridges, respectively. The caliber of the MP-80-13T model is as much as 13 mm! But what caused such a difference?
The thing is that the larger the diameter of the barrel, the more effective the traumatic weapon becomes. The large contact area of a rubber bullet with the body of the enemy completely eliminates the risk of tissue rupture and penetration of the projectile into the body. In addition, along with the caliber, the mass of the bullet increases, and, consequently, the impact energy.
Shot with a 13-mm weapon in the attacker, you will break his bones, but you will not inflict penetrating wounds, for which you will have to answer before the court. However, in practice, to implement the Makarych traumatic pistol with such a large caliber was problematic. From here came such a variety of models.
Models IZH-79-7.6 and IZH-79-8
This type of self-defense weapon uses two types of ammunition - noise and gas cartridges of 7.6 and 8 mm caliber, respectively. The first act similarly to idle shells in combat pistols. Gas ammunition is released into the attacking jet of a chemical substance with a wide spectrum of action.
Users have left their positive feedback about the Makarych traumatic pistol for a reason. They were able to appreciate the combination of the original design, which is similar to the military counterpart, with a low price and high reliability.
For the first shot, the bolt must be pulled over, thereby placing the projectile in the chamber. The trigger mechanism and frame are made of steel - to increase the reliability and durability of the samples.
The performance characteristics
The reloading mechanism operates according to the “free shutter” scheme. "Makarych" (traumatic gun) model IZH-79-8 has the following technical characteristics:
- length - 161, height - 127, width - 30.5 mm;
- weight - 730 grams;
- magazine capacity - 8 rounds (11 for modified);
- the most effective gas cloud range is 3 meters.
A distinctive feature of IZH-79-8 from PM is the presence of a tube pressed into the barrel, which increases the gas pressure and eliminates the possibility of altering the weapon. In addition, the barrel mount was deliberately loosened, and cuts were made on the breech, so that when fired with a live cartridge, the entire structure would be shattered.
Series of traumatic weapons IZH-79-9
The main feature that every Makarych possesses, a traumatic gun of the IL-79-9 line, is the material of manufacture. The entire structure is made entirely of steel, which undoubtedly has a significant impact on the reliability and durability of products. In addition, the guns are easy to operate (they are not afraid of any weather conditions) and operation, because they require only periodic cleaning.
The design of the traumatic gun accurately repeats the device of a military analogue with some exceptions - in order to exclude the possibility of alteration into a firearm version. When using users, a number of drawbacks were noticed. The most significant of them can be called jamming of a rubber bullet in the barrel.
The performance characteristics
A large assortment of parts that are freely available on the market and making it possible to tune the Makarych traumatic pistol is the main feature of the IZH-79-9 series guns. Depending on the installed parts are also the technical characteristics of the models. The most common version of IL-79-9T has the following indicators:
- overall dimensions - 161 x 93 x 127 mm;
- caliber - 9 mm, cartridge type - 9 x 22;
- weight without cartridges - 630 grams, with cartridges - 700 grams;
- magazine capacity - 8 shells;
- cartridge power - 35-50 J.
Despite its shortcomings and low power, this gun has gained considerable popularity in the market. This happened under the influence of a low price (about 10 thousand rubles), which is very small for models made exclusively of steel.
Powerful MP-80-13T
The main feature that the MP-80-13T model possesses - the 45-caliber Makarych traumatic pistol , is the barrel.
Its diameter is 13 millimeters, which, coupled with the capabilities of the cartridge, gives the weapon quite impressive tactical and technical indicators:
- caliber - 45 Rubber;
- Muzzle velocity - 360 m / s;
- muzzle energy - 90 J;
- magazine capacity - 6 rounds;
- dimensions - 162 x 30.5 x 127.
The power density of the cartridge allows you to provide serious resistance to the attacker. At the same time, the bullet, due to its diameter of 13 mm, is not capable of tearing the enemy’s tissue, leaving open wounds. This “Makarych” (traumatic pistol) practically does not differ in appearance from its military counterpart. The only exception is the inscription on the left side of the shutter housing.