Norinco 9MM - CZ Clone or Tokarev?

[Canadian Bob]

Anyone comment on the Norinco Tokarev clone ? as opposed to the CZ clone?

On the Marstar site they both look like a good deal , pricewise , and I know that Marstar has a great reputation for customer service . I am just looking for an all-round "plinking" pistol in the 9mm round (cheap , and , for the mostpart - available). Something that is reliable and fun to shoot without breaking the bank . How do they rate as far as accuracy , FTF , easy to strip down etc.?

For an extra $300 I know I could get the Glock 17 BUT ...just asking ? I have BIG hands by the way.

 

[Trigun]

Anyone comment on the Norinco Tokarev clone ? as opposed to the CZ clone?

On the Marstar site they both look like a good deal , pricewise , and I know that Marstar has a great reputation for customer service . I am just looking for an all-round "plinking" pistol in the 9mm round (cheap , and , for the mostpart - available). Something that is reliable and fun to shoot without breaking the bank . How do they rate as far as accuracy , FTF , easy to strip down etc.?

For an extra $300 I know I could get the Glock 17 BUT ...just asking ? I have BIG hands by the way.

Get a NZ 85, proven CZ design and is solid steel construction. Many people love them.

Trigun

 

[Deckard]

Both are good, but the CZ is a much better design, trigger, controls, stripping, sights, etc. However, I'd probably get a new Ruger SR9 if cost was a factor and you wanted a modern nine.

 

[Ganderite]

I have a real Tok, a Norinco Tok in 9mm, a CZ and a Norinco CZ clone.

If I could only have one, (price being an issue) I would take the Norinco clone of the CZ. Excellent pistol.

 

[Grouse Man]

The Norinco 213 is a great little pistol, tremendous value. Mine works flawlessly.

 

[woodchopper]

The Norinco 213 is a great little pistol, tremendous value. Mine works flawlessly.

yes but they are a little rough in the finish department, but for $99 they were good value.

I'm now looking at other norinco pistols, perhaps the SIG clone NP-34

 

[john simmons]

Get a NZ 85, proven CZ design and is solid steel construction. Many people love them.

Trigun

x2 on that.

 

[Kveldulf]

I have BIG hands by the way.

In that case, definitely the NZ85. The Tokarev is an awkward feeling piece with a smallish grip. If you do go for the Tok, buy it in 7.62 -- very cheap if you buy in bulk and high velocity. I clocked mine around 1450 fps.