Best 9x18mm Makarov Ammo
The best 9x18mm Makarov round in Escape from Tarkov is 9x18mm PM PBM gzh, with 28 penetration power and 40 damage — effective against class 2 armor. All 14 9x18mm Makarov rounds are compared below.
Ranked by penetration power first, then damage. Effectiveness bands compare published penetration power against armour class thresholds; they are a guide, not a simulation of in-game hit rolls. Prices observed 2026-08-15 07:00 UTC.
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| Round | Pen | Damage | Armor dmg | Frag | Max class | Cost/round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9x18mm PM PBM gzh | 28 | 40 | 30 | — | 2 | — |
| 9x18mm PMM PstM gzh | 24 | 58 | 33 | — | 2 | — |
| 9x18mm PM BZhT gzh | 18 | 53 | 28 | — | — | — |
| 9x18mm PM RG028 gzh | 13 | 65 | 26 | — | — | — |
| 9x18mm PM Pst gzh | 12 | 50 | 26 | — | — | — |
| 9x18mm PM PPT gzh | 8 | 59 | 22 | — | — | — |
| 9x18mm PM PPe gzh | 7 | 61 | 15 | — | — | — |
| 9x18mm PM PRS gs | 6 | 58 | 16 | — | — | — |
| 9x18mm PM PS gs PPO | 6 | 55 | 16 | — | — | — |
| 9x18mm PM SP7 gzh | 2 | 77 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 9x18mm PM PSO gzh | 5 | 54 | 13 | — | — | — |
| 9x18mm PM PSV | 3 | 69 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 9x18mm PM P gzh | 5 | 50 | 16 | — | — | — |
| 9x18mm PM SP8 gzh | 1 | 67 | 2 | — | — | — |