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Tokarev
Model: Tokarev TT seriesThe Tokarev is practically ancient compared to many handguns you'll see, but that's not surprising considering that most Tokarevs are surplus weapons. The TT handgun series is a Soviet pistol designed to replace the Nagant M1895 that had been used since the 19th century. While it never fully replaced the Nagant until after World War II, the TT proved itself to be a very rugged handgun in the brutal Russian climate.
The TT30 is the original handgun, with the TT33 being the most common and a simplification of the design; the TT33 has changes to the locking lugs, made the backstrap non-removable, and made minor changes to the barrel, disconnector, trigger, and frame. The Type 54 is the more common Chinese variant, with the Tokarev Model 213 being a commercial variant of the Type 54 chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum. The Tokagypt 58 is an export version designed for Egypt, common in the Egyptian Police. The Yugoslavian variant, the M57, has a 9-round magazine, longer grip, and frame safety similar to the Chinese Type 54
While the TT33 externally resembles the FN Browning Model 1903, it uses a simplified short recoil operation similar to the 1911.
| Specifications: | |
| Weight: | 854g (30.12oz) |
| Length: | 194mm (7.6in) |
| Barrel Length: | 116mm (4.6 in) |
| Cartridge: | 7.62x25mm Tokarev 7.63x25mm Mauser can be used |
| Action: | Short recoil |
| Muzzle Velocity: | 420m/s (1,378ft/s) |
| Effective Range: | 60yd (50 m) |
| Feed System: | Detachable box magazine. 8 |
| Sights: | Front blade, rear notch |
Where to find
While the Tokarev is most common in Europe (especially the old Soviet Bloc), the TT33 is becoming more common on the surplus market in the United States due to its cheap ammo and reputation as a very reliable handgun. Romanian copies run around $200, with Polish ones at about $300-400. Russian handguns are the most expensive at $600+. Chinese copies are the most common in the United States, running at $200-300.
Complexity
The TT33 is one of the most rugged, reliable handguns one can find. While a bit large for a concealed carry piece, the simple design and manufacture as a Soviet weapon (famous for their tough build) makes it exceptionally reliable in all weathers. The magazine feed lips are even machined directly into the receiver, allowing for slightly distorted/damaged mags to be used.
Controls
- Safety: The Soviet-produced weapons do NOT have a safety, but can have the hammer set on half-****. The Chinese Tokarev Model 213 has a safety on the left side, below the rear of the slide; push back for FIRE, forward for SAFE.
- Magazine release: Located behind the trigger on the left side.
- Slide catch: Located below the slide on the left side.
Loading
Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
- Take a loaded magazine and insert it into the magazine well in the grip. Push it up until it clicks.
- Pull the slide all the way back and let it snap forward to chamber a round.
- Push the safety forward to activate it.
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Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
- Take a loaded magazine and insert it into the magazine well in the grip. Push it up until it clicks.
Unloading
How to unload the firearm and make safe. Presented in a numbered list.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
- If the weapon has a safety, push it forward to activate it.
- Press the magazine release and pull the magazine from the weapon.
- Pull the slide back and check the chamber for ammunition.
- Release the slide.
- Deactivate the safety if there is one.
- Pull the trigger.
Field Stripping
How to disassemble the firearm for cleaning. Presented in a numbered list.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
- Unload the weapon as described above.
- Using a tool, press down on the recoil spring plug under the muzzle. While continuing to press down, turn the barrel bushing clockwise until it is pointing upward. Remove the barrel bushing.
- Slowly allow the recoil spring to extend and remove it.
- With a tool push the lip of the flat spring on the right side of the frame until it disengages from the slide stop pin.
- Press the slide stop pin and remove the slide stop.
- Slide the slide assembly forward off the receiver frame. Remove the recoil spring guide.
- Press the barrel linkage forward and remove the barrel assembly through the front of the frame.
- Lift the hammer and sear assembly straight out of the gun.
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There may be threads on this and if there are, sorry, but what I want to find out is is there any quality differences between the Chinese version and the Russian version? I was at the gun show here and I was really interested in a Tokarev that one guy had and it was the Chinese version, but it was almost $100 more than a Russian Tokarev that is on a website I sometimes check-out
Maybe this Chinese one was in a little better condition or maybe is he over-pricing it? Also can you get larger grips for cheap for it? These were uncomfortable because they were so small, I also noticed the grip angle Toxic was talking about, but I'm sure I'll be able to get used to it. Any input would be greatly appreciated |
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