Interested in the TT-33

Least expensive is Lever Arms in Vancouver at $169. Couldn't tell you about mags, though.
 
I've always heard the Polish ones were the best.

Having said that, you know your own mind best but I have to wonder if a TT-33 is the best choice for a first handgun. The 7.62x25 is a pretty snappy round and neither the ergonomics nor the trigger on these guns is what you'd call outstanding.
 
sailor723 said:
I've always heard the Polish ones were the best.

Having said that, you know your own mind best but I have to wonder if a TT-33 is the best choice for a first handgun. The 7.62x25 is a pretty snappy round and neither the ergonomics nor the trigger on these guns is what you'd call outstanding.
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The TT-33 was my first handgun and now I have a giant collection of them.

7.62x25mm actually has very little recoil. It's controllable and light. The ammo is still cheaper than 9MM as well.

I have two non-refurbished Russian examples and the triggers are exceptional. Glass rod. Some of the refurbs, not so much.
 
I have a pre and post war Russian, and a Pole. The post war Russian has the best fit and finish, smoothest action and trigger out of all of them. For $169 they are a better deal then the Poles at $250 IMHO.
 
Hitzy said:
Get a post war if you can....will be in better condition.
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This^^^

My post war 52 Russian TT-33 is in mint shape, I got it from lever arms for $169. Wanstalls, SFRC & Tradex all have spare mags. It's a fun gun, it's a hot round but I don't find the recoil that bad actually. Mine has a nice muzzle blast with the Russian surplus x25, I wouldn't steer away from it as a first handgun but you'll likely want something a bit more modern soon enough. They're nice guns if you get a nice condition one, trigger on mine is surprisingly decent.

 
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I find that the hammer will bite the web of my thumb.
Bought a new Polish pistol and a case of ammunition (over 2k rounds of brass cased Czech)) for $525. But because of the bite, I haven't shot it as much as I had hoped.
 
How important is a lanyard? Some come with a lanyard, most don't. You can also buy one separately for about $5 if it does matter.

Hitzy said:
Get a post war if you can....will be in better condition.
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Though you do miss the history aspect if you buy a post-war.
 
maxman1 said:
How important is a lanyard? Some come with a lanyard, most don't. You can also buy one separately for about $5 if it does matter.



Though you do miss the history aspect if you buy a post-war.
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The lanyard is just to tether the pistol to your body, you'll never use it.

pomelum said:
light recoil? wow, after a couple of mag a 40s&w shoot like a cloud compared to that.
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I personally find it very manageable. All steel gun makes a difference. I shoot a lot of 357 and 45 ACP though so maybe I'm just used to heavier recoil.

I agree, post-war Russian is the best overall quality. By the 1950s Izhevsk was really cranking out quality firearms. The Polish ones have better finish but not fit. They often have incorrectly milled slide stop grooves and other minor issues.
 
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