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Default That's probably true....

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Originally Posted by Sevens View Post
I can't say why the Russians selected their bore size for the M-N (I bet someone here will share a great explanation!) but I can say that it's been suggested that their Makarov pistol was designed slightly larger than the common 9x19 (diameter, I mean!) because they didn't want any other Nation's soldiers to make use of their ammo if lost or otherwise out of Russian hands.
..as they have had no trouble making enough guns and ammo to arm about everybody in the world.
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