I've been a Makfan for quite a while now. Mine is s Bulgy, (true Mak). Ammo is no prob, but you will find a ton of guys who consider it useless as a self defense round. I don't agree, and it is usually what I carry when I carry.
I reload for it, and cast bullets for it. (Makplinkers, I call them). Maks are sweet, shoot great, reliable, and are just one of those guns that everyone oughta have. jd