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The subject of this article appeared in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The subject of this article appeared in Call of Duty: Black Ops. The subject of this article appeared in Call of Duty: Black Ops (Nintendo DS). The subject of this article appeared in Zombies mode The subject of this article appeared in Call of Duty: Black Ops II. The subject of this article appears in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) The subject of this article appears in Call of Duty: Warzone The subject of this article appears in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War The subject of this article appears in Call of Duty: Mobile
For other uses, see Makarov.

The Makarov PM is a pistol featured in Call of Duty: Black OpsCall of Duty: Black Ops (Nintendo DS)Call of Duty: Black Ops II, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Mobile. A poster with the Makarov is briefly seen in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, and an unusable Makarov is seen on a character model in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.

Call of Duty: Black Ops[]

Campaign[]

The Makarov appears often during the campaign as the main sidearm of the NVA and the Spetsnaz, and is also used by the Vorkuta Prison Guards and Viktor Reznov. It is most notably used by Alex Mason to hold off enemy prison guards in "Vorkuta" and to execute Friedrich Steiner in "Rebirth." It is also seen in the mission "Executive Order" and "The Defector."

Multiplayer[]

The Makarov is one of the three handguns unlocked along with Create-A-Class at level 4.

The Makarov, like all other magazine fed pistols, is a regular damage pistol and semi-autmatic, firing up to 625 RPM. In close quarters, the Makarov will deal 40 damage per shot, netting a three hit kill. However, this damage quickly falls off to 20 damage, demanding a five shot kill, or a two hit kill in Hardcore game modes. The Makarov's low damage at moderate range makes it only suitable at close range.

Attachments[]

Gallery[]

For Attachment images, see Makarov (weapon)/Attachments.

Call of Duty: Black Ops (Nintendo DS)[]

Campaign[]

The Makarov returns in Call of Duty: Black Ops (Nintendo DS) as the Makarov PM. It appears in the mission "Breaking Free" as a starting weapon, as well as a starting weapon in "Coastal Run". It is also the starting weapon in Zombies, unlike its console counterparts, which use the M1911 as the starting weapon instead.

Multiplayer[]

The Makarov is the sidearm of choice for the Soviets and Vietnamese. It has a 12-round magazine, clear sights and decent stopping power, capable of killing an enemy in two or three hits at the chest, or one headshot. The player will gain a Makarov with a suppressor in Last Stand instead of a normal Makarov, even if the player has chosen a normal Makarov as a weapon.

Gallery[]

Call of Duty: Black Ops II[]

"Semi-automatic with medium capacity and power. Effective at close range."
— Description

The Makarov returns in the Call of Duty: Black Ops II campaign and is available starting with the mission "Old Wounds."

Attachments[]

Gallery[]

For Attachment images, see Makarov (weapon)/Attachments.

Demostration[]

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare[]

"A dependable fallback in close quarters, this double-action/single-action sidearm comes with a few custom gunsmith mods that make it an outstanding addition to any arsenal."
— In-game description

The Makarov returns in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare as the Sykov. It was added to the game in late 2020, when it was initially exclusive to Survival Mode, while also being obtainable in multiplayer from Weapon Drops. It was eventually fully added to multiplayer and Warzone on April 15th, 2021.

Multiplayer[]

It is unlocked by getting 4 kills while using Pistols in 5 different matches. It will kill in 4 shots anywhere to the body within 28 meters and can require up to 5 shots past this distance. Landing 3 headshots will kill within 28 meters and 4 headshots if past this distance.

Attachments[]

Muzzle[]

Barrel[]

Laser[]

Optic[]

Stock[]

Trigger Action[]

Magazine[]

Rear Grip[]

Perks[]

Blueprints[]

Blueprint Image Rarity How to obtain
Monviso Monviso Card MW Legendary Sparks Operator Bundle

Gallery[]

For attachment images, see Makarov (weapon)/Attachments#Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019).

Call of Duty: Mobile[]

"Dual-wieldable secondary weapon, with outstanding suppression and endurance brought by the fully automatic barrel and high drum mag capacity."
— In-game description

The Makarov returns in Call of Duty: Mobile as the Dobvra. It was added in April 2023 as part of the Season 4: Veiled Uprising update.

Attachments[]

Muzzle[]

Barrel[]

Optic[]

Stock[]

Perks[]

Laser[]

Trigger Action[]

Ammunition[]

Rear Grip[]

Blueprints[]

Epic

  • Making Waves

Legendary[]

  • Light's Echo

Trivia[]

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2[]

Salvage-Weapon Diagrams

Call of Duty: Black Ops[]

  • In the Wager Match trailer, the Dual Wield Makarov has a different firing sound than the one in the retail release. 
  • In the Wager Match trailer, in the clip that previews One in the Chamber, one can see a Makarov being used as the primary pistol when in fact the M1911 pistol is the primary pistol that is used. This indicates that the Makarov was going to be used in the earlier stages of development.
  • The Makarov is held with two hands, but in multiplayer trailers, it was held with only one hand. In the Wii version, however, it is still held with one hand.
  • The Makarov as seen in the Wii version of Call of Duty: Black Ops is quite different from its counterparts in other consoles. It has a different firing sound, it is more quiet and sounds similar to a Pack-A-Punched weapon, and Extended Mags increases the reload time.
  • In the Nintendo Wii version, the Makarov does higher damage than the M1911.
  • When the player picks up a Makarov with Extended Mags, the player will not rack the slide.
  • When using Dual Wield, the left Makarov makes no firing sound.
  • During the coal cart sequence in "Vorkuta", the Makarov is a one-hit-kill at close range and two at mid-to-long range and leaves a large wound to any guard shot.
  • It has a Soviet Izhevsk Arsenal "circle with arrow in triangle" logo on the frame as well as a manufacture date of 1961.

Call of Duty: Black Ops (Nintendo DS)[]

  • The Nintendo DS version with a silencer does not show a silencer in the inventory. It just shows an ordinary Makarov.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare[]

  • Equipping the Sorokin 140mm Auto attachment changes the Sykov's HUD name to "Sorokin".
  • Equipping the Lightweight Single-Action attachment, when switching weapons the Operator will use the safety/decocker lever on the slide to uncock the hammer before holstering the pistol.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War[]

  • In multiplayer, two unusable Makarovs are holstered on some of Helen Park's outfits. An unusable Makarov is also holstered on Samantha Maxis' "Dark Aether" skin.

Call of Duty: Mobile[]

  • The Dobvra was originally called Makarov at its release in Season 4: Veiled Uprising. The name was changed in an update during the season on May 11th, 2023.
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