The Makarov: How it REALLY Works 

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“Art school rejects lost to history”. If you’re headed in the direction I think you are, you’ll need a smaller mustache

This is only slightly more complex than hitting the round with a rock

Brandon: “The safety is also a de-cocker!” Guys who appendix carry: “I Fuckin hope not!”

Simply: press the boom switch with your booger hook to make the boom stick go pew pew

Update: Brandon Herrera is single-handedly responsible for raising the price of Makarovs.....carry on.

Gotta love how he said, “another art school reject lost in history.” ... Awkward pause of hidden demonization!

🤣🤣🤣 the still missing hand had me cracking up! Well played brandon🤣

"Sergie, what if we added this fancy capitalist blowba-" "Shush shush shush, ivan, does gun work?" "Yes?" "Good, you retire now; gib gun"

"Art school reject" I thought we were talking about the Makarov, not a Luger

"I'm gonna be one of those art school rejects that history never remembers...." The Viennan School of Art can help with that....

Brandon: *jokes about executing political prisoners and then compares himself to hitler* RU-vid and the government: 🤔🤔🤔

"There are no brakes on this Commi f*** train"

Imagine if Brandon pretends his hand is gone for the rest of his RU-vid career

“If it doesn’t work, hit it again” just like the prisoners in the gulag

German quality: holds forever Russian quality: is easy to fix

The virgin everybody else: nooo you can't Just Hammer some pieces of metal together then put a big spring into it And shoot it. The chad soviet union: ha slide go Back with no delay

Brandon- "Direct blowback is kind of a special beast"- Herrera

btw in Ukrainian school we literally have army lessons where we learn about the mechanism and how to disassemble and reassemble makarov, ak and nagant. we literally have a range in the school basement,also it doubles as a bunker.

I appreciate his commitment to the one handed Brandon theme here lol

"Art school reject." Me: Wait one second that sounds familiar.

1. Simplicity-that was one of the conditions Red Army imposed on all guns for the army. In this sense, PM is a 100% of this goal achieved: 28 parts. 2. If you truly love makarovs, show how they can be easily disassembled completely with only a cleaning rod. This is taught in Russian police schools. 3. PM was indeed the first gun in space, since Gagarin in 1961 had it hidden somewhere among the rest of the luggage, with the only exception: they put this gun not to fight aliens, but to fight wild animals after landing. How would it be practical-perhaps not much, at least shooting could be heard from some distance. 4. When Soviet army adopted ПМ as a standard sidearm, Makarov himself was testing something on the range. When the news reached him, he found the biggest paddle on the shooting range, and jumped into it-that’s how happy he was. 5. Heavy trigger is another safety, just in case. 6. Makarov wasn’t only a firearm designer. His wife came to him one day, and said “Kolya, I want to pickle some cucumbers, but the lid doesn’t seal well. Can you do something to it?” Makarov designed a tool that goes over the metal lid of the jar and equally bends the edges, sealing it.

At least he’s changed the dressings on his hand

"Mom can we get garand thumb?" Mom: we have garand thumb at home Garand thumb at home: 8:34

"Was exemplary for executing political prisoners." TT-30 Tokarev: AMATEUR!!!

I'm unimpressed that your new "hand" is not a Mobrez.

The Makarov: Hi-Point 1.0. PS: make a new arm out of PVC, duct tape, and 9-volts attached with caulk. #akgnotificationsquad

Without a reload you can kill 9 penguins had me dying 9:44

10:16 if you’re appendix carrying, the trigger will also act as a decocker.

You forgot to mention the most important feature on the Makarov, it makes a damn good bottle opener.

Brandon : "I'm just going to be one of those art school rejects nobody hears about in history" *sudden realisation*

Seeing him holding things with his left “hand” makes me think of Patrick saying “firmly grasp it” to Squidward before stabbing a jellyfishing net into his bandaged hand.

Petition to change "freedom seed" to "The peoples pew" for Makarov rounds

"Who am I kidding? I'll just be, one of those art school rejects no one hears about in history." *Chill music stops.*

"Dad, why does it hurt when I shoot this gun?" "Stop whining Ivan. It hurts more for the prisoner."

Makarov moto: "if it doesn't work after being hit the first time, hit it again and hit it harder"

"Sometimes they get lippy sometimes the gulags are full, you just gotta improvise sometimes" The most Russian solution to a very Russia problem

Gulags: we're full Makarov: improvise, adapt, overcome

One of best things about this gun - you can take apart entire mechanism and stuff just by a parts of gun. Self-disassemble as it is, you just need a ramrod, which is always part of service holster. Loved this gun, then I was in russian Marines

Astronaut: Wait, it's all Markarov!? Cosmonaut: It always has been. *Fires Markarov behind Astronaut*

"because sometimes the gulags are full" -quote of the year

Brandon: "Just gonna be one of those art school rejects that won't go down in history" *pauses* *Thinks about hitl--*

"Bulg-garian, this is a bulgarian service gun" damn how does Brandon has a makarov while I am a bulgarian and still dont

"Mom can we have CarniK Con?" "No we have CarniK Con at home." *CarniK Con at home*

Russian Space Federation circa 1950's "Sir, this is our first manned flight in to space" "Yis Comrade, give pilot gun." "But sir, we could use the weight for supplies like food or water." "Nyet. Pilot fine, bring gun." "But sir, why?" "Americans land on moon. Send Russian Peace Offering." "Sir these are loaded magazines." "Exactly, send gun."

Brandon Herrera: "The Makarov recoil kicks the shit out of you." Hungary: *Laughs in PA63* Edited for geographical clarity...

Last time i was this early "No Russian" was a huge fuss

I love how the entire intro is explaining relatively advanced and modern firearm design principles and then saying "The makarov is special! Because it incorporates NONE of that.

Nobody: Brandon: (*using m9 bayonet as a classroom pointer*)

The most suddle hitler joke I’ve heard hahaha I laughed my ass off. «One of those rejected art students totally forgotten by history» *looks confused for 2 sec*

the first handgun to go to space was actually a TP-82 Cosmonaut survival pistol so that the cosmonauts could defend themselves whilst in the Siberian wilderness after landing. the TP-82 Cosmonaut survival pistol actually had 3 barrels

Whiteboard of Knowledge >>>>> College online classes that go towards my Bachelors’ Degree #AKGNotificationSquad

What I find fascinating about the Makarov aside from what was mentioned is that the Mak only has 27 parts, which is even fewer than a Glock. A lot of its internal parts serves dual purpose such as: Mainspring is magazine release spring, safety/decocker also retains the firing pin, slide stop is also the ejector, sear spring is also slide stop spring.

11:15 ..."single handedly"... lol I see what you've done there...

News flash Crazy one handed man kills every single penguin with a Makarov

art school rejects that nobody hears about in history is actually not the worst case scenario for art school rejects

I’ve watched this like a dozen times and just realized he has a bayonet 4:17

Brandon lookin like a Bollywood star in one of those over the top action movies.

Darn I hate it when a slide enters my eyeholes

"Is it weird? Yes Impractical? Probably Hotel? Trivago"

I'm starting to think Brandon actually stabbed himself for the mosin video, the madlad

Brandon:*tapes marker to stump* Me:"Okay, I get that reference." Brandon:*tapes knife to stump* Me:"Yeah okay, he's having fun with it, that's nice" Brandon:*tapes a mallet to stump* Me:"This is getting slightly ridiculous" *Video ends* Me:"Wait? What?! He didn't tape the Makarov to his stump? DISAPPOINTED!"

Can you do a How it REALLY Works on the Gyrojet? I love how they just threw everything out the window and said "F*ck it, rocket gun!"

"If it doesn't work, hit it again." I'd laugh if it wasn't how you fix a lot of Russian stuff. My uncle has an UAZ 452 and the best way to fix a starter in it is to smack it a few times with a hammer. You give it a few taps and it'll work for another two days.

I call BS. You've left shop at least once- DONUT SNITCHED Seen happy birthday vid u sent to his son (recorded in truck on the road) cool of u to try to make his day when he can't have a true bday party rn.

Fun fact about the Makarov, they actually designed it to be more accurate while carrying a bottle of vodka in your other hand🇷🇺

Fun Fact: Putin hated this pistol, saying that the cartridge had less penetration and power than a 7.62x25, that the gun felt less natural in his hand than a tokarev, and that it was hard to get out of the pocket. :D

Brandon “unfortunately I am a terrible shot” Ohhh so that’s why he likes aks he has something to blame it on.

Remember that cute Russian girl in high school? (Makarov) She finally becomes US citizen now, feel old yet? (Hi-Point)

In Russia, we kill political prisoners by hands, and Makarov is only for aliens А ведь это правда, да🌚

"I'll be just another one of those art school rejects you don't hear about in history." The looks around like "Wait a min?"

Brandon: chill, funny the discord: you get a ban! you get a ban! you get a ban! EVERYONE GETS A BAN! #akgnotificationsquad

Brandon: I'm going to beat you with knowledge. Me: Ahhhh just like my childho- Brandon: Just like Dad used to do after getting drunk. Me: *I see you are a man of culture as well*

whenever i see the word “Makarov” i always think of my favorite mission No Russian

3:40 That is by far one of the best sentences I've heard in awhile

On today’s episode of practical carry guns

5:09 lmao this made me think of Lavrenty Beria, former minister of internal affairs who was executed for political reasons but also was a massive rapist

"Weird smelling adult juice" *Vsauce*

"I personally like using a safety when I'm pointing a gun at my 'nads." 💯

No one: Brandon: I sawed my hand off to save myself from making pistols out of mosins. Annoying 9 year old who ask if they asked:did I ask?

Sooooooooooo... When do we get the penguin test ?

Love this gun I bought a Makarov when I was 21. It was my first firearm. Loved it . Also bought a Tokarov as well. Loved that one so much I bought 2. And the last piece of my loves was my 38 special Burgo. With This thing I could shoot clay pigeons after they were launched. And the Tokorav split a bowling ball. And the piece that blew of you could see the waves in the material and you could put the broken piece right back on it snugly. Crazy.

7:09 The moment Brandon remembered that Hitler existed.

The mods on the discord server are so soft they couldn't handle my spicy peppa pig meme

I kind of want one now Checks price😃 Realizing I'm not a certain age in the US 😭

If you can’t overthrow a small African nation with a Makarov, then you’re using it wrong.

“ If the lago is a scalpel, the makarov is a f***ing machete” XD

Love the knife as a pointer and using the hand he supposedly cut off the entire video

Hk: we need a way to tame/delay the 9mm Makarov: niet blowback is fine.

Deadite: “Who the hell are you?” Brandon: “Name’s Ash, Housewares”

13 minutes explaining how a simple blow back mechanism works... That must be a new world record.

Talks about art school rejects Hilter: someone called my name?

we can't beat them what do we do? Everyone else: we talk peace Soviets: hit it again!

finally reached 18 year of age, i sware to god if my local drog dealer is selling makarovs for more than 5 potatoes i will be very pissed

Other nations: “we have to keep the energy from going into the shooter” Soviet Russia: “it is what it is”

"Single-handedly" raising gun prices.

“If it doesn’t work, hit it again.” That fixed my old PC 5 times out of 6. 6th time I hit it I broke my HDD )

Vodka and potatoes, how all Russian firearms work. #akgnotificationsquad

Single handedly... SINGLE HANDED HAS ONE HAND...

Love the Makarov! I bought one in the early 90's, a Baikal, later sold it against my better judgement. Bought a second one in the late 90's. Both were Russian models with the adjustable rear sights and both in .380 acp with single stack mags. Replaced the stock grip with a Pearce grip. Accuracy is unbelievable. Always felt safe when carrying these because of their reliability and accuracy. Shot the standard PPC and Q qualification courses with it and never had a problem qualifying. Yes, the .380 round is not as good or powerful, but accurate shot placement can make up for this. The simplicity of this firearm is the real star. The "KISS" principle is embodied by the Makarov. Great video!