The Makarov pistols are simple blow back, supposedly the heaviest round that can be dealt with with a light slide. If you are going with a locked up breach , you might as well go with a 9x19. Though perhaps I have misunderstood your question, if you are asking about a just a single action 9mm, then I am sure that one is available, just not sure why the bother.
find yourself a mid 70's Star BM, formerly used by the state police in Spain. They are rock solid handguns, with mostly holster wear, and very, very little sign of internal wear from shooting. Still lots of spare parts available, if you know how to search. Several years ago they could be had for around $150, but last time I looked they were nearing $300 for good clean specimens. Wish I hadn't traded mine. Like always seems to happen, the gun I traded the perfectly good BM for is also no longer around.
What's wrong with a Makarov in 9 x 18. There can't be that much performance difference in the two calibers and the Mak is such an icon but I guess it's DA/SA and that's the problem. Maybe a CZ75 compact but I think it's DA/SA as well.
I carry a Mak sometimes and the DA trigger pull is pretty knarly, but SA shots are pretty smooth. I second the recommendation on the P7 if you want a small 9x19 with similar concealment advantages.
The performance of the 9x18 is definitely less impressive than the 9x19, but not quite in the same territory as the .380, as some might claim.
would like clarification on the question:
are you looking for any single action 9mm?
or a single action 9mm that isnt a 1911?
or a single action 9mm that isnt a 1911 and is double stack?
Looking for a Makarov sized, single stack 9mm, single action.
No double stack
No DAO
No 1911 platform
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