| Baikal MCM, Baikal "Margolin" | |
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Baikal MCM |
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| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1950s – present |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Mikhail Margolin |
| Designed | 1948 |
| Variants | Baikal "Margo" (short barrel) |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 0,91 kg |
| Length | 245 mm |
| Barrel length | 130 mm |
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| Cartridge | .22LR |
| Action | Semi-automatic |
| Muzzle velocity | ~330m/s |
| Feed system | 5-rounds |
| Sights | Adjustable iron sights-rad.190mm, optional mount required for optical sights |
The MCM (Russian: МЦМ, Пистолет Марголина Целевой, Margolin Target Shooting Pistol, also MCM Standard Small-bore Pistol Russian: Пистолет малокалиберный стандартный МЦМ) is a .22 LR pistol primarily used for competitive target shooting in 25m Standard Pistol class under the rules of the International Shooting Sport Federation for bullseye round-target shooting at 25 m. The Margolin has been used since the 1950s, and complies with all international competition standards.
The MCM was designed by Mikhail Margolin in 1948 and made its international debut at the 36th World Championships held in 1954 at Caracas, Venezuela.
A very accurate, reliable and economically priced pistol of functional and simple design. The designer himself was totally blind, which might have an influence on the design. The most criticised characteristic - the elevation of the plane of sight - could thus also be explained: The designer could not aim his pistol.
The barrel, being comparatively light-weight, can be equipped with an under barrel weight for added steadyness.
A more concealable version of the pistol, Margo is available for a less formal target shooting and self-defence applications. The barrel is shortened and original sights are simplified in this version.This was also made in a limited quantity by the Chinese called "PS-01", subtle differences are the better fully adjustable rear sight system and non adjustable front sight blade, and threaded muzzle. It is thought there may have been less than 100 were ever exported from China. They are exceptional quality, accurate, collectable.