I have some 147 grain 9mm Black Talon
You could never use a round like that in a Makarov, it would blow the slide off the frame.
But, the Makarov is a lot more compact and is pretty damn respectable.
The KGB used it for 60 years
I bought a conversion barrel for my G27 and forgot to take it to the range months ago :o( it’s 9X19. I’m going to decide if it’s better than .40 cal and wondering what the optimum size bullet would be for it.