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Project PRAK: Converting the CZ50 Pistol to 9x18mm Makarov

Project PRAK: Converting the CZ50 Pistol to 9x18mm Makarov

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Published on October 31, 2025
Duration: 7:34

This video explores Project PRAK, an experimental conversion of the CZ50 pistol to fire 9x18mm Makarov ammunition. The project involved fitting a CZ50 with a modified barrel from a vz65 Skorpion, fabricating a new magazine, and making minor adjustments to the slide. Firing trials revealed durability issues, including extractor problems, hammer peening the slide, a cracked magazine body, and a broken firing pin. The testing concluded that a converted CZ50 would have a limited lifespan of around 2000 rounds, and the project was never put into production. The video highlights the historical context and the reasons why this conversion wasn't pursued.

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