According to the tests, “Maliuk” submachine gun was highly estimated in the majority of characteristics that were tested. It was recommended to adopt the submachine gun to the armory of the Ukrainian Special Forces.

At the initial testing stage, the scouts highly appreciated combat characteristics of the weapon. In the opinion of the Special Forces officers, who have used different weapons manufactured in the Soviet Union or in the Western countries, “Maliuk” shows the best results in major characteristics – accuracy, safety and convenience of use.