MCM pistol

Baikal MCM, Baikal "Margolin"
Baikal MCM
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
Mass	0,91 kg
Length	245 mm
Barrel length	130 mm
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 (Template:Lang-ru, Margolin Target Shooting Pistol, also MCM Standard Small-bore Pistol Template:Lang-ru) 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.

External links

• "MCM Standard Small-bore Pistol", manufacturer's overview of MCM (aka "Margolin"), with downloadable specs
• Guns Magazine, September 1958 'The Man To Beat In Moscow'