i have just gotten my RPAL and i was thinking of picking up a russian tokarev tt33 simply because of ammo availability and the cost of the firearm. any thoughts on the pistol? what other pistols would you recommend for a first time shooter/owner?
thoughts on a first pistol?
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7.62X25 ammo availability is a hit and miss thing. Two year droughts and then a glut for a year, and then repeat.
Some day the surplus stuff will evaporate totally.
Go for a 9mm in what ever persuasion tempts you.
Give good consideration to a 22LR as a starting point.
The Tok is not a good choice for a new shooter. Fun and cheap to shoot but not a keeper.
M
Some day the surplus stuff will evaporate totally.
Go for a 9mm in what ever persuasion tempts you.
Give good consideration to a 22LR as a starting point.
The Tok is not a good choice for a new shooter. Fun and cheap to shoot but not a keeper.
M
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Got myself a Walther PPX 9mm (first ever handgun), and if the registration certificate would ever show up, I'd know how it shoots :/ Maybe, just maybe, it better be in the mail in the next couple days.
Happy shopping, it's a tough decision!
Happy shopping, it's a tough decision!
Go to a store and handle a bunch and see what tickles your pickle the general answer is get a .22 the gsg 1911,Buckman,ect are good choices. If you like sigs then there's the p226 with exchange kit you can go from 9mm to .22. For a 9mm pistol there really arnt too many bad choices with the m&p being at the top of the choices. Start with holding a bunch to see what you like or at least what you don't like.
nothing at all wrong with that. You may also want to go to your nearest retailer and try holding a few different guns to see how they fit your hand. Take a look at the used guns there if they have any. Sometimes there are some great deals that would be comparable in price.
If you end up getting a more contemporary gun, i would suggest sticking with 9mm. Its cheap, and the best thing you can do right now is get some trigger time on ANY gun so cheap ammo is a big plus.
I have a tt-33, as well as some high end guns. the Tok is a small gun and feels nice in the hand. It does, however, have a touch of hammer bite at times. The 7.62x25 is an incredibly fast and flat shooting round, so its good for longer distances.
either way, welcome to handguns!
If you end up getting a more contemporary gun, i would suggest sticking with 9mm. Its cheap, and the best thing you can do right now is get some trigger time on ANY gun so cheap ammo is a big plus.
I have a tt-33, as well as some high end guns. the Tok is a small gun and feels nice in the hand. It does, however, have a touch of hammer bite at times. The 7.62x25 is an incredibly fast and flat shooting round, so its good for longer distances.
either way, welcome to handguns!
Depending on hand size, Ruger Mk2 or 3 are good starters in .22.
If looking for the next step, try a .357, either S&W or Ruger.
That opens up either .8 special or .357 Magnum for more snap.
148 grain full wadcutter is a nice simple target round at a good cost.
Reasonable entry cost new or used and you wont regret them.
Tokarev is OK, but may require work to be reliable.
M
If looking for the next step, try a .357, either S&W or Ruger.
That opens up either .8 special or .357 Magnum for more snap.
148 grain full wadcutter is a nice simple target round at a good cost.
Reasonable entry cost new or used and you wont regret them.
Tokarev is OK, but may require work to be reliable.
M
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Trying a few out at a range would be a good move and I would start with 22 and work up
just to add more info i'm a big guy six foot eight with big man hands, so i'm looking for something that an ogre could hold. i've held the tt-33 and enjoy the feel thats why i'm looking at it, i don't think i'd buy a dedicated .22 pistol. but i would absolutely buy a 9mm and when budget allows im planning on getting a glock of some description.
i have tried a number and have a good amount of rounds through a glock 17 and greatly enjoyed it. i also have time with a 357 and some 22 pistols. however i never really enjoyed shooting 22 pistols either semi auto or revolvers
Beretta's and sig's may be your friend or 1911 since I'm getting the feeling you like the man iron and not your wife's Tupperware style pistols.
If your looking for an ogre sized boom, think about a commander length 1911 in 45. It will fill big mitts nicely and the shorter barrel shooting 45 will have enough flip to make you feel like you're really doing something. Gaining control of that for speed and accuracy is commendable.
I love my TT33 and enjoy reloading for it. I found the commercial ammo was TOO snappy, and the barrel was pristine, so I decided not to go with the surplus.
These guns are a steal, and when they run out, folks will regret not getting one.
These guns are a steal, and when they run out, folks will regret not getting one.
