There are replacement pins available, new and old stock, if you look around. I remember seeing somewhere a replacement pin that reduces the primer drag issue as well, which some had blamed a cause of premature pin wear. Can't recall who had them for sale though.
Are these Russian Tokarev TT33 ok?
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There are replacement pins available, new and old stock, if you look around. I remember seeing somewhere a replacement pin that reduces the primer drag issue as well, which some had blamed a cause of premature pin wear. Can't recall who had them for sale though.
Someone named "Glock Perfection" opinion's on LOOKS should be taken with a grain of salt.
Lol
But I prefer Glocks over tt33
It's been dry fired maybe 5 times, friend - the firing pin broke at the tip after some 1500 rounds down the pipe in less than 2 months of ownership.
I blame excessive pin wipe, which was still present after thorough cleaning - including of the pin and channel - checking for burrs, and whatever other advice I've found. It gets stripped properly and carefully. And, no - the firing pin is possibly the one part that is next to impossible to find. No one in Canada seems to have it and the only US dealer who will ship to Canada is Numrich, and their pins are .06" too short, leading to light strikes and numerous FTF, even after progressive shortening of the FP return spring to soak up less of the momentum that it now needs to fire since it is no longer a "positive" firing pin.
Spending another almost $300 on a second pistol is my very definition of putting good money after bad. They're interesting guns, just not worth it unless you're into them for what they are. Casual shooters with broad tastes are better served elsewhere.
The one you mention is probably the one that Numrich sells. as I posted above it is short - being flush with the breech face when the hammer is down. It's also got a flat profile top and bottom instead of a round shaft.
I did find one article online where a fellow converted his Tok to an inertia type firing pin by shortening it by the same .06" that mine are. There was no mention of any other mods, but mine would simply not fire with that pin until I trimmed, I believe, 4 turns from the return spring. It's still not 100%. If nothing else it's good for surprise trigger practice on the range when 2 or 3 FTF out of a mag.
To the op, as you can see everybody has a different opinion about the TT's. I got lucky and haven't had any problems with my Russian, but it is an old gun and anything can go wrong with it. I like my TT because it shoots well and it got history. My friend has a Polish TT and there is nothing wrong with his gun at all, but he wants a Russian now. He has seen my grips and likes the CCCP and the Russian star. But maybe you can try shooting one at a local range and see if you like it or not. Good luck.
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If it can help someone not confortable to take apart the TTs, you can go youtube to see videos ''disassemble-reassemble'' from ''johnny x'' for a complete field strip.
Here's a US maker for replacement TT33 firing pins. Not sure of their length and if there are any issues. Might find some info on the US based surplusrifles forum (or something like that) regarding firing pins.
w w w.gunpartswarehouse.com/pistol-parts.html?cat=19
w w w.gunpartswarehouse.com/pistol-parts.html?cat=19
You sir are correct about getting what you pay for, and once you get an HK nothing feels good about a Glock
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LOL...
Lets compare a 30s era designed, single action only semi auto all steel pistols...with one made 50 years later!!!
The TT-33 can be had with all its gear for $200...its all metal and is a very SIMPLE gun. A few spare parts and it will last longer then your block will
Some practice, a few set of "fat" grips and painting your front sight blade white will have you shooting a whole new gun. Its not a easy gun too shoot...but it is far from a bad one.
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I donno about you guys but my 1800s double barrel shotgun just isn't the same as my Benelli M4...
100% agree
Just got my 1945 Russian in today. Got her all cleaned up and she looks great. I've shot a Tokarev before so I know I like them. I may get a Polish one later on but I felt the original was the way to go for the first one.
Trade Ex was awesome to deal with. They answered all my questions and I went from placing my order online to gun in hand in less than a week. I would definitely buy from them again.
Trade Ex was awesome to deal with. They answered all my questions and I went from placing my order online to gun in hand in less than a week. I would definitely buy from them again.
I own both Russian and Polish ones and have previously owned two other Russians. Between 4 of them, I have put close to 5000 rounds through them (around 400 through the polish). They are identical. Polish ones are new and unfired so they are nicer. Beyond that, don't bother looking for any differences.
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Got my '47 russian from wolverine supplies. Got what looked like an new non refurb all matching gun that shoots awesome! got a '45 russian refurb from ammo source and wasn't too terribly happy with it... all luck of the draw I guess!
