Russia – Choose Adventure

Greg Ellifritz
March 24, 2022
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Firearms in the Ukraine Conflict

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My full time job is being a traveling firearms and tactics instructor. A lot of folks follow this page because they know me from my tactical training.

I like to mix my love of firearms with my love of travel and seeing new places. I’m endlessly curious about the different guns in use around the world.

The recent Ukrainian conflict is highlighting some of the unique weapons available there. Check out the links below for some great photos and videos.

Small Arms of the War In Ukraine

The WEIRD Guns Being Used In Ukraine Right Now

Go “Baby” Go – Gun’s of the Ukraine War

Greg Ellifritz
February 17, 2022
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Strange Russian Pistols

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I try to become familiar with all of the guns that are commonly used in the countries I visit. As I’ve never been to Russia, I haven’t studied their handguns other than understanding the Makarov and Tokarev pistols that are common here in the USA.

I saw this well-written article on Quora. I had no idea the Russians had so many pistols that I knew nothing about. If you are interested in weird Russian guns, you’ll like this article.

It’s currently the first answer listed, but if it changes places before this article is published, it’s the answer written by Joseph Bilboa.

What handguns do Russians use?

Greg Ellifritz
February 9, 2022
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Chinese Tokarev Pistols

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Everything you could possibly want to know about the Tokarev pistol. I still see these occasionally in third world countries.

Chinese Tokarev Pistols–Military And Commercial Models

Greg Ellifritz
October 20, 2021
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Weird Russian Guns

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Curious Russian handguns that have never been imported into the USA. If you do any travel in Russia or Eastern Europe, it might be a good idea to do some research and see how these things work.

Russian Revolvers & Longarms In US:

Greg Ellifritz
July 6, 2020
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FIELD STRIP: Makarov Pistol And Licensed Copies

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Do you ever research which guns are most prevalent in the foreign destination to which you are traveling?

I do and I think it’s very important. If you need a gun in a foreign country, it may not be the same gun you are used to carrying and shooting at home. It’s best to have a broad knowledge of how different guns work.

My friends at The Firearms Blog are committed to providing some of the information you may need. Check out the link below:

TFB FIELD STRIP: Makarov Pistol And Licensed Copies

This is just one installment into TFB’s excellent video series covering the field stripping of uncommon guns.

Why would anyone need to know how to shoot a Makarov?

You should understand it because the Makarov is still commonly carried by cops and soldiers in Eastern Europe, China, Cuba, and many of the former Soviet Bloc countries. If you are visiting one of these areas, taking the time to watch a short video like this is a cheap insurance policy.

And for what it’s worth with regards to the Makarov, they will generally shoot (but not reliably feed).380 acp cartridges. If you can’t find that oddball military 9 x 18 mm ammunition, keep that little bit of knowledge in the back of your mind.