Picked up my TT-33 today! Awesome gun and awesome shape!!! Thanks Lanz! Now w/Pics.

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So as the title says I was out to Silverdale, and Lanz Shooting Supplies today after getting the call from the guys there that my TT33 was ready to be picked up.

Anyways the thing is practically mint. I got to pick it from a couple there, and they are all in good shape, but this one was over and above the rest. Better finish than any Norc I have ever had and I have had a few.

It was covered in oil, and a little cosmo, but I took a look down the barrel and it was nice and clean, so decided to take it out for a little test fire. Put a box of surplus through it without an issue, except for the horrible trigger!(any tips)

So got home, stripped the thing, and took almost an hour to clean it all up as it still had some cosmo caked in it. I am off to work right now, but I will post some pics later if anyone cares, but it is just another TT-33

Also want to shout out to JDman for hooking me up with a deal on some 7.62 x 25 surplus.(No he doesn't have anymore to sell)
 
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Welcome to the club, if the fit and finish on it is as good as you say, I imagine it is of post war construction. I have a 1945 TT33 that looks like it was produced in a hurry (has some rough edges and the finish is kinda spotty as well), but that was exactly what I was looking for....:welcome:
 
Seems like the cure for the trigger is lots of dry-firing or a quick polish. Realistically though it's a Russian military firearm. The trigger will only get so good.
 
I actually appreciate the crappy trigger, because I hope it will help improve my Glock shooting! ;)

Like I said though, even after 40 rounds it was much better than in store.

I will dry fire the hell out of it tonight, and see how it goes.

Also the firing pin retaining pin on this particular gun, looks more like a screw. All the detail strip instructions I have seen mention pumching out a pin, but not sure how to approach this. Anyone know anything about that. Its the only place where some cosmo could still be hiding.

I will see if I can put up some closeups later.
 
Looks like it was made in 52, so that might explain why its in such good shape.

A few pics.

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Noltz said:
In your opinion, would you be happy with a T33 as your first handgun?
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Personally I would go with something in a .22lr for your first gun.

Rugers, and Buckmarks are great options and can be found used in the $300 price range. They have much better triggers, which will make learning to shoot easier, and they don't have the snap that this gun has that can possibly lead to a flinch problem.

This would make a good cheap option as a second gun, but learning the basics and having good accurate results would be difficult with the triggers, and snap of a gun like this.

That said if you find one in really good condition it is an excellent gun for the money. It isn't as nice as some, and may not be your pride and joy, but all around I am very happy with it.
 
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Seems like the cure for the trigger is lots of dry-firing or a quick polish. Realistically though it's a Russian military firearm. The trigger will only get so good.
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Don't dryfire a TT-33 without a snap cap as you will quickly break the firing pin retaining pin and they are IMPOSSIBLE to find.
 
EVERYONE is gonna tell you this gun is not accurate...thats BS...they are just poor shots:p. Personally I can hold/shoot this gun better with one hand then 2, prob would be a better two hander with a different, read BIGGER set of grips. Anyways with surplus shooting off hand I can hit a 6" plate every time at 25yards shooting rapid which more then good enough for me and def is "combat accurate" and if I take my time I can hit the same sized plate 90% of the time at 50 yards...I LOVR how flat shooting 7.62x25 is, try it at 100 yards and you will be surprized :)
 
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