What is a Baikal pistol?

The Baikal is designed to fire gas pellets, not to kill, which makes it legal and widely available in many European countries. But unlike most gas firing guns, the body of the Baikal is made of standard-specification steel which makes it suitable for boring out to fire 9mm rounds.

What countries made Makarovs?

The Makarov was manufactured in several communist countries during the Cold War and afterwards; apart from the USSR itself, they were East Germany, Bulgaria, China and post-unification Germany, which also found itself with several thousand ex-GDR Makarov pistols.

What caliber is 366?

366 TKM is a rifle cartridge developed from the Soviet 7,62x39mm. . 366 TKM was developed for the Russian civilian market, where smoothbore firearms are considered shotguns. For weapons chambered for the cartridge, see the category page.

What kind of gun is the Baikal IZh 27em-1c?

This model is the IZH-27EM-1C, which is a bit of a mouthful, though it is shortened to SPR 310. I sometimes think Baikal could increase its appeal simply by adopting model names that are easier to remember. Whatever you call it, this is a single-trigger ejector gun with multi-chokes.

How much does the Baikal 27em-mic cost?

In many respects the 27EM-MIC is something of a time warp, Baikal having stuck rigidly to a time-proven design and style. But for £439.99 or £399.99 for the black action and the option of slightly longer barrels if you so wish, you aren’t being stung at prices like these.

Are Baikal shotguns any good?

Most, if not all, shotgun shooters are aware of the Baikal range of shotguns, even if they are not overly familiar with them. In fact, it would probably be fair to say that many shooters tend to show contempt for these Russian-made guns without ever having handled or examined one.

How much does a Turkish Baikal cost?

But for £439.99 or £399.99 for the black action and the option of slightly longer barrels if you so wish, you aren’t being stung at prices like these. Old-fashioned it might be, but this Baikal has a degree of appeal that budget Turkish shotguns have yet to discover.