Tokarev
- Thread starter Andyman
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Had mine out today with S&B 85gr ammo. As mentioned, accurate at 25 yds, very "snappy", the brass flies off into next week. Quite a heavy trigger, and narrow, so after a while my finger was getting sore.
All brass showed the firing pin drag many have spoken of. Not the most comfortable pistol by any means, but I'm looking forward to reloading for it and getting to know it better.
All brass showed the firing pin drag many have spoken of. Not the most comfortable pistol by any means, but I'm looking forward to reloading for it and getting to know it better.
I have a 1940 and an early 50's production Russian models. The post war ones are slightly nicer, and the Polish ones are slightly nicer again if you want to spend a couple extra dollars. They're a fun historical pistol, just don't expect the world's greatest ergonomics or trigger pull. Don't dry fire it overmuch, the firing pin can break from it on these old girls. I really enjoy mine, accuracy is reasonable with the crappy old military sights and ammo is cheaper than borsch. No reason not to buy one for $179-$200. There's a couple of interesting grip variations to collect too if you get into it. I've got a set with the Izzy factory triangles on them, wouldn't mind tracking down one with wartime wooden grips to go with them too.
I'll post some info and pics in the next few days. I'm going to pick up some Autosol tomorrow to put a mirror finish on the contact points. I also have to take it to the range to check the hammer spring, I think a lot of the trigger weight is due to that heavy spring. I just want to make sure I dont take too much off before recommending other people do it 
- Location
- Burnaby, BC
Really like mine. Affordable piece of history if you get a CCCP one. Cheap surplus ammo. Reliable, Accurate, and simple. Not so good if you have big mittens though.
I hear ya about the big hands issue, I need to buy or just make some new grips for this sucker and get it to Beretta girth to fit me nicely.
Did discover a slight issue, sometimes a magazine will hit the trigger bars and not insert correctly.
[youtube]watch?v=2iYN-pnwDzY[/youtube]
Shot around 150 rounds through it today and no jams or anything other then the magazine insert issue.
Muzzle break compensator and new grips with flared mag well base will be added in the future.
Did discover a slight issue, sometimes a magazine will hit the trigger bars and not insert correctly.
[youtube]watch?v=2iYN-pnwDzY[/youtube]
Shot around 150 rounds through it today and no jams or anything other then the magazine insert issue.
Muzzle break compensator and new grips with flared mag well base will be added in the future.
- Location
- Burnaby, BC
Mine did that at first. I just spread the trigger bow a bit because it would also prevent mag from dropping free too. If still tight you can file down and polish trigger bow in and out.
ballistically the 7.62 by 25 penetrates better then sig 357 9mm and 40, its a copy of the 1903 browning but chambered in 7.62. i think its the only firearm that would interest me from russia but they did copy mr browning so i donno, good ammo aint cheap either .
- Location
- Burnaby, BC
Steel core and small caliber is great for penetration but not allowed at my indoor range. Not a good personal defence round IMO compared to .357 sig or .40SW.
My Polish pistol shoots well. Had to shift the rear sight slightly. Two stage trigger pull has got better with use. Modified a Blackhawk Serpa for 1911 to get a really nice fit; fitted a slice of black plastic pipe to the front wall of the holster to compensate for the much smaller size of the TT. Have to be careful with my grip, or I get a hammer bite to the web of my thumb. Hate getting blood on a new pistol, and don't need a flinch.
The first time I had this happen as well. I bought a Hogue grip and it seems to fit my hands better now.
Where did you get yours from?
The grip being so mediocre has stopped me from picking one of these up, and I haven't had any luck in finding anything for them in Canada.
