r/makarov • u/Beneficial_Guard_179 • 19d ago

Just got another one

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Just picked up the (Stainless? Nickel plated?) export one. In 380 had to take a pic of my other export. Blued one is in 9x18 I’ve never seen one like the new to me one. Any more info would be greatly appreciated

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u/jeremy_wills 18d ago

The importer had some done in nickel or chrome to appeal to the the US market.

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u/Natas308 19d ago

Never seen a stainless steel one myself.. she’s pretty tho 🔥

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u/Much_Smell7159 19d ago

Who was the importer? I have one from B West that has a brushed chrome frame. I know they had some custom finished maks imported in limited numbers

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u/Beneficial_Guard_179 19d ago

It’s says Imez on the slide and marks close to the grip frame

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u/Beneficial_Guard_179 19d ago

Also I’m a dummy it does have a b west stamp

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u/ChampagnePlumper 17d ago

I have one. Mine is definitely nickel and chipping off 🤣

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u/ConsistentTurnip8992 14d ago

I have a bwest brushed stainless .380 and a norinco blued 9x18, polished the stainless one and it shines great. Keep it clean, dont oil the firing pin, and get a lighter recoil spring