Help on reloading the 9x18 for a Makorav

[guzzijohn]

I am planning to start reloading soon for .219 Donaldson-Wasp, .243, 38/357 mag. Last week I bought a 9x18 Makorav pistol at a pawn shop for $115 in 90% plus condition. My question is that what I have read so far is the 9mm Makorav bullet is several thousands larger than a standard 9mm bullet. To reload and shoot well do I need to buy 9mm Makorav specific bullets or will standard 9mm in the proper weight range work?
John

[Castaway]

The Makorav is larger than a 9mm or 380 with a diameter of 0.364", vs. 0.355".  Barrels are available to change it to 380 if you desire or you can cast your own or buy Mak bullets.

[Reed1911]

You will need to buy proper 9mm Makarov bullets, as stated they are .363-.364" vs. standard 9mm at .355" There are several bullets available from the Major makers (hornady, sierra, speer) in HP and FMJ + several cast companies make bullets for it. Power Pistol works very well as does AA#2 and AA#5