Imez IJ70-18A Makarov 9x18mm Compact DA/SA, Polished Blued, 3.68" Fixed Barrel, Adjustable Rear Sight, 2 Mags
This Russian-made Imez IJ70-18A is a compact, commercial/export Makarov in 9x18mm with a factory adjustable rear target sight and a PM-pattern fixed barrel. It features all-steel construction with a polished blued finish and a slide-top anti-glare rib. Import-marked by Big Bear Arms, Dallas, TX, it comes with two 8-round magazines, the original manual, the factory box, an extra Pearce grip, and a Model XJ-3 holster.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and blemishes are present.
What’s Included
- Two 8-round steel single-stack Makarov magazines
- Makarov Pistol owner's manual (TM-062)
- OEM one-piece wraparound black synthetic grip (installed)
- Pearce Grip Inc. replacement grip, model MAK-8 (uninstalled)
- Factory cardboard box with Big Bear Arms import markings; label shows matching serial prefix AEC
- General Stamping & Mfg. Corp. Model XJ-3 holster
The IJ70-18A is the commercial/export variant of the Makarov, built by Imez in Russia and chambered in 9x18mm Makarov. This example retains the PM-pattern fixed barrel paired with straight-blowback operation, delivering the classic Makarov mechanical layout in a compact size with an 8+1 capacity.
It features a DA/SA trigger with a slide-mounted safety/decocker and an exposed ring-style hammer spur. The slide includes longitudinal top serrations and an anti-glare rib, along with a fixed front blade and an adjustable rear target sight for precise elevation and windage tuning.
Construction is all steel with a polished blued finish on the slide, frame, and receiver. The grip is the OEM one-piece black wraparound synthetic design with textured panels and an oval palm swell for secure handling; a Pearce MAK-8 replacement grip is also included.
Import and origin markings are present: "Made in RUSSIA by IMEZ" and "BIG BEAR ARMS DALLAS, TX." The package is complete with two 8-round steel magazines, the original TM-062 manual, the factory box with import markings (box label shows a matching serial prefix AEC), and a General Stamping & Mfg. Corp. Model XJ-3 holster.