If it's from Russia or any of the Slavic countries, it's probably 9mm Makarov. They marketed them in .380 for the American market. 9mm Makarov is more powerful than .380.
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Is that a PA-63?
ReplyDeleteVery well could be. Good eye!
DeleteLooks like a 380 Makrov. But definitely slavic in origin.
ReplyDeletemight explain why the guy did not comply.
More than 600 languages are spoken in the
DeleteNew York’s metropolitan area
If it's from Russia or any of the Slavic countries, it's probably 9mm Makarov. They marketed them in .380 for the American market. 9mm Makarov is more powerful than .380.
DeleteFEG PA-63 from Hungary. Made in 9mm Mak and .380.
ReplyDeleteErsatz Naugahyde
I believe you've nailed it. A "beat-to-shit" FEG PA-63" would be more accurate, but hey.
DeleteI'm going to guess it was the cheapest throw-down gun the responding officers had on hand.
ReplyDeleteLun@ticFringe for the win!!! Nemo
DeleteWait, the NY police actually hit the guy? How many shots fired did it take?
ReplyDeleteLess than were expended at Verdun, more than were expended at the Somme. Still got the bean-counters working on the final tally.
DeleteCops went to the hospital to be evaluated for tinnitus? WTF?
ReplyDeleteDon't think I'd rely on that to do much more than hold down a stack of paperwork !
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