Factory Original Russian Makarov Pistol Holster

Excellent holster! Made in 1985 (the year I graduated from high school) and appeared brand new. The holster arrived well packaged and quickly from Ukraine. I would definitely recommend this holster and seller.

I don't remember what happened to the original holster I had for my Russian 9mm Makarov...must have vanished over the past 20+ years. When I came across these on Amazon...it was too easy to buy (Amazon)...and affordable...so I went for it. I'm glad I did. I now have the classic holster again. Mine (from seller NikkiSavage) came in absolutely MINT condition, stamped 1987, unused. I rubbed it down with some leather conditioner to soften it up, and parked my Makarov in there, along with the spare magazine. If you're looking for some sort of tactical/concealment holster, these probably aren't what you want. (My Makarov has been in a nylon tactical holster for most of it's life.) These are the genuine issue leather flap holsters. They fit like a leather glove, unlike aftermarket stuff, and are just really cool. Just ordered a new/old stock cleaning/stripping tool, that fits onto this holster (again...lost my original), shipped for less than five bucks off eBay. It is held in the two leather loops on the front edge of this holster, in case you've never had one. I'm really happy to have the kit together again. Shipping from NikkiSavage was super fast, even though it wasn't a Prime item.

The holster I got was exactly like the one pictured in the listing. It is Soviet, not Bulgarian and is dated 1972. The condition is so near to new that I can't say for certain that is not new. It does have a few light scuffs which could easily be due to storage. The leather condition was also pretty good, just a bit dry. I have massaged a couple of coats of saddle soap into the outer surfaces which softened it and gave it a nice shine. The holster is very well made and has a great leather aroma. This sort of holster is very good for protecting the pistol from the elements. It has a pull strap to aid removing the pistol quickly but it is not made for rapid draw or concealed carry. It would be great for hiking. I ordered a second one of these and it arrived in even nicer condition than the first. I tried a recently purchased Bersa Firstorm 380 into the holster and found it fit like it was designed for it - perfect!

I received this after a month(coming from ukraine) well worth the wait and purchase. Its a 1977 dated holster, pretty stiff leather but some good neatsfoot oil fixed that issue and now my Bulgarian Makarov fits perfectly! Now i just have to get a Nagant revolver holster and a Tokarev holster and ill be set. Very happy with the product and the awesome message and fridge magnet that came with it.

Soviet Manufacture - so what can be said? It’s more than sufficiently adequate for what it was designed, but will win no beauty contests. If you’re buying one of these for your Makarov, this is Exactly what you’re looking for - be Confident this is what you want, if you’re looking for a Soviet Police/Military holster.

Bought a '64 E. German Makarov. Found no holsters until in Bulgaria. Ordered. Then later found this one on Amazon (search factors make a difference!), ordered it when Bulgarian didn't appear as scheduled. Later received Bulgarian. Bulgarian is darker brown, this Russian one lighter, both made in the 1980s. Both snug, only a $5 difference in price. Not easy to draw pistol from either (self-defense issue), but good protection to gun which I wanted. Will saddle soap both to soften the leather.

Received mine and like others the leather is a bit dry and stiff. With some TLC It'll loosen up and become really lovely. Mine does appear to have actually been slightly used but that's not a problem. I'm very happy and it'll be a good home for my 380.

This is factory Russian and mine was dated in 1983. Use some leather conditioner and they are wonderful. Brand New old stock.