Baikal MCM
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| 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 Baikal MCM is a 25m Standard Pistol for competition according to the rules of International Shooting Sport Federation for 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.
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 nose-weight for added performance.
The more concealable version of the pistol is available for target shooting and self-defence applications. The barrel is shortened and original sights replaced in this version.
