Tokarev TT-33 For first handgun?

2 words - TRACTOR PULL TRIGGER- I have the 9/.7.62 convertible and while it's good as a back up gun it's a b*tch to rack and there's better out there- I have yet to use the 7.62 barrel- I bought it for dead cheap off lever and as a back up to my beretta 92 - it's a great gun for p*ssing around with, but for learning pistol basics , NO WAY- 1911 , m9, any 22 are far better choices
 
I got TT-33 as a first gun. Solid inexpensive gun, has a lot of history and easy to maintain. Recoil is not bad, ammo is cheap and it's accurate enough when you get a hang of it. It's milsup though so there's no warranty and it might not be flawless when you buy it - really depends on your luck. I really enjoy my TT but to be fair my second gun CZ-75 Shadow is way easier to shoot. Better grips, sights and trigger. So if you're value history and don't mind replacing parts if need arises - TT will serve you well. If you're want somehing with 21st century ergonomic and good volume shooter - go for Shadiw or some other reputable modern gun.
 
Get a .22 pistol. Practice your fundamentals for pistol shooting. Quality .22 ammo is more available in recent times and equally affordable. Your ability to shoot accurately will depend on trigger time. If you favour semi auto pistols, get a .22 that's a semi. If you like revolvers, pick up a .22 revolver. I have a .22 Ruger SR 22 pistol and a Beretta 92. They're quite similar in controls and function.
 
it was my first pistol I bought, but not the first pistol I shot regularly. I already had my fundamentals down. The gun is inexpensive but fun to shoot, I find mine to be accurate but the sights are dated by todays standards. The recoil is manageable, and snappy is the best description, not heavy. The gun is narrow by design, but there is some aftermarket grip options. if $$ is an issue it is not a bad option. some of my shooting buddies had fun with my tokarev, and were impressed on how straight it shot. there are still some great deals out there on them, and replacement parts can be bought through Tradeex Canada, this where I bought mine.
 
I have a polish TT33.
Functions flawlessly and like poster BP2626'suggests 2 inch groups are entirely possible at 7 and 15 meters if you do your thing right
I strictly shoot non corrosive, PD in Edmonton stocks lots of it.
I find there is very little to dislike about the gun, except the grips, which are not unlike those on other handguns of that era. I do not like the grips on the Browning HP very much either.
No indeed the grips are not like those on a SIG or similar modern handgun. But in the 1930s there were no modern designed grips.
Those pistols are designed for hard war use. No frills. Bit like the SKS and mosin Nagant rifles.
For a first pistol, no, go with a rimfire, I prefer the Browning Buckmark for its reliability, accuracy and ease of shooting as well as cleaning.
 
I have to say I love my soviet TT-33. I found it a little awkward to hold at first but it has grown on me. With the new non corrosive S&B ammo I can shoot better groups with my Tokarev than my glock 22 or ruger sr9. I like the no frills simplicity of it. Biggest cons for me are the sights and 8 round magazine. I may try putting a little white paint on the front sight blade.
 
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i am not into handguns myself but i have to admit the T33 and the reasonable pietta and norinco models make me tgink of bothering the hastle of a RPAL
 
I really like my TT33. It has a "horrible" trigger action that I have somehow grown quite fond of. It's action is gritty but solid - but it goes bang exactly when I want it to, not before, not after.
The worst feature for me is the sights and the inability to upgrade them. But I still enjoy shooting it immensely. And it is cheap to buy and cheap to feed.
 
The Tokarev is a perfect example of why the Russians had to outnumber the Germans at least 4-1 in any battle to beat them. Pretty much any modern pistol would be a better choice. Get a CZ SP-01 Shadow and put the reduced recoil spring and comp hammer in it, and you have a world class 9mm...that even a newbie will learn to shoot accurately in short order. A .38/.357 wheelgun by Ruger or Smith would also be a great choice, and with a 6" barrel would make for a tack driver. Or, any of the .22 semi autos would be great for a beginner and cheap to shoot.
 
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