Tokorev with safety removed

[Undergiver]

For the guys who ordered a M213 pistol from CanAM here is a Firebird Tokorev with the safety removed. It looks like you would need the wrap around grips for the hole to be hidden.

 

[KRASHED]

I just ordered one of the CanAM tok's so I have no experience with these. Why are people so concerned with removing the safety?

 

[BC Mike]

I just ordered one of the CanAM tok's so I have no experience with these. Why are people so concerned with removing the safety?

Never underestimate the power of stupid.

 

[Undergiver]

original Chinese Type 54 Tokorev's had no applied safety.

 

[RobAK]

I just ordered one of the CanAM tok's so I have no experience with these. Why are people so concerned with removing the safety?

Most original issued Toks did not have safeties, only a few nations included them. The one on my 54-1 is a PITA due to it's wanting to engage while firing due to it's position.
I'll remove mine when I get around to that project.

 

[tiriaq]

The safety was an add-on required for importation into the US, back when they could be imported. The afterthought design leaves a lot to be desired from the ergonomic and safety aspect. The one on my Tokarev clone pistol was unreliable as a safety. Apply the safety, pull the triger, and the hammer might fall. That's much less safe than using the original half #### designed into the system.

 

[Juster]

The safety works backwards, can go "on" by mistake, and can dig into your hand. I can live with it.
JB Weld would cover the hole.