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Makarov PM 9x18PM pistol

Game data: snapshot from 19.10.2026 · 3 min read

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Makarov PM 9x18PM pistol in Escape from Tarkov

Pistol9x18mm PM

PM — pistol chambered for 9x18mm PM. Ergonomics 85, recoil 380 vertical and 265 horizontal, 30 rounds per minute. Fire modes: single.

Stats without attachments

StatValue
Typepistol
Caliber9x18mm PM
Ergonomics85
Vertical / horizontal recoil380 / 265
Rate of fire30 RPM
Fire modessingle
Effective range100 m
Weight without attachments0.333 kg
Mod slots3
Flea Market price21,536 ₽

In-game description

The time-proven PM pistol (Pistolét Makárova - "Makarov Pistol", GAU Index - 56-A-125). Due to the ubiquitous spread of both the pistol and its ammunition, as well as its exceptional reliability, light weight, and compact size, the PM still sees wide service in both police, military, and security forces. Although the damage makes you wish for the best.

Which ammo to take

Best by penetration out of 19 options in 9x18mm PM caliber. The full list is on the caliber page.

AmmoDamagePenetrationArmor damageVelocityFlea Market
MON-50 Shrapnel440101100 %90 m/s—
PBM402830 %519 m/s272 ₽
PstM582433 %420 m/s125 ₽
BZhT531828 %325 m/s70 ₽
Shrapnel201632 %90 m/s—
RG028651326 %330 m/s98 ₽

Quests with this weapon

Weapons on the radar

  • The enemy marker is labeled with the weapon they are carrying. The same is shown in the threat list next to the distance and height.
  • Weapons in loot are labeled with the price and colored by value tier — you can tell right away whether it is worth going for.
  • Aimlines and the “aiming at you” alert: you can see who has you in their sights.

The radar map opens from a link in any browser: on a phone, tablet, laptop or second monitor. You can also share it with friends from your squad.

From 400 ₽ per dayHow the radar works

Radar in the browser: the Lighthouse map with players, distance and elevation difference

Questions and answers

What caliber is PM?

Pistol chambered for 9x18mm PM: the game has 19 types of these rounds.

What is the best ammo for PM?

By penetration — MON-50 Shrapnel (penetration 101, damage 440). Against class 4 armor you need penetration of 40 or higher, class 5 — 50 or higher, class 6 — 60 or higher.

How much does it cost?

About 21,536 ₽ on the Flea Market per the price snapshot; the trader base price is calculated from 4,097 ₽.

What are its base stats?

Ergonomics 85, vertical recoil 380 and horizontal recoil 265, 30 rounds per minute, fire modes: single. These are figures without attachments — mods change them.

Same caliber

PM (t) · PP-91-01 Kedr-B · APB · APS · PP-9 Klin · PP-91 Kedr · PB · Master Hand

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