Although this is first person research, I can assure you there was never any term like "Stoffel Makraov" even if it had been spelled correctly. The Makarov pistols were sold all throughout the late 80's and early 90's in the USA for about $50 USD each. They were imported by anyone and everyone. Stoffell was not 'famous' for anything prior to 2004. Even among us contractors, its not much of a story.  Again, this holds exactly no weight - but neither do the statements on the front page.71.170.11.144   Milby