TT-33 As first Handgun Yes or No? Why?

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Hello, my restricted license is in the mail and looking to get my first handgun. I have been looking at the TT-33 for the Low cost, cheap ammo, powerfull round and the fact that it is Russian Surplus. I seem to have a weakness for russian hardware. Anybody have a convincing reason not to get a TT-33 as a first handgun?
 
Just my $.02 but I'd stay away from 7.62 x25mm for a first gun. Get an inexpensive 9mm. Lots of ammo availability, easier to sell when you want to unload, higher capacity magazines if you want to shoot competitions.
 
i dont see why not.. you are going to end up buying more guns anyway, why not let TT be the first. once you master the TT 33, shooting other guns will be a walk in the park.
 
I'm am at exact same place OP, and have come to the same conclusion. I also want to get a tt-33 for the historical ww2 aspect of it. Anyone know where there's some info on what the possible mechanical or functional differences are in the years of production and which ones are better (worth more, more rare, function smoother).
 
MegaMonkeyChunk said:
Get a Type 54 while you're at it.
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I have two of these. They don't have as many stoppages as the Russian surplus pistols. In fact, after break-in my 54's have only had a few stoppages due to green (verdigris) brass ammunition (old '51 surplus). The 54's are larger and stronger. This pistol and it's round is what the GSh-18 is trying to re-invent.
It can shoot at carbine distances quite accurately.
 
for your first gun its not a good choice at all

-Trigger is rough and hard to shoot well for a first time shooter
-the cheap ammo is steel core so some ranges may not allow it
-no 22lr kit

Get a ruger 22lr or a good 9mm
 
I always wanted to buy a TT coz it was my gun that I used in the Army. I've been told not to buy it coz I wont find the ammo for it. What is the truth tho? I love that ugly SOB for many reasons and I really want to have one but if I cant find ammo for it would make no sense on spending money(I know is cheap!)
Any suggestion would be kindly appreciated.
 
Ammo at marstar

I just checked and marstar still has cases listed on their site.

I agree the TT33 is not a good choice as a first pistol.

Using the surplus ammo I find that it has a lot of recoil and often takes a bite out of my hand. I do enjoy shooting it (with a glove on) but for a first hand gun I would also recommend a .22.
 
A .22 is a good suggestion for a first handgun. I typically also suggest a revolver in something cheap to shoot like .38 before moving to Autos. Fewer controls and drills to learn so you can focus on improving your hold and accuracy before worrying about stoppage drills, rapid mag changes, etc.
 
Ingo said:
I just checked and marstar still has cases listed on their site.

I agree the TT33 is not a good choice as a first pistol.

Using the surplus ammo I find that it has a lot of recoil and often takes a bite out of my hand. I do enjoy shooting it (with a glove on) but for a first hand gun I would also recommend a .22.
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Recoil, you want handgun recoil with a preceived bite?
Try the Colt Anaconda 44 Magnum and it's rather narrow factory rubber grips and full house handloads.
Now that has some bite. ;)
 
Claven2 said:
A .22 is a good suggestion for a first handgun. I typically also suggest a revolver in something cheap to shoot like .38 before moving to Autos. Fewer controls and drills to learn so you can focus on improving your hold and accuracy before worrying about stoppage drills, rapid mag changes, etc.
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Although 38 Special was once the cheapest revolver to shoot by far, this is now past history friend. These days, the most thrifty centrefire pistol ammo, (besides these eastern european surplus pistol rounds) is factory new 9mm. This has been so in the past 5-7 years at least.
Your maturing experience has been exposed. :D
Although I count myself a revolver enthusiast as well, if cash is an issue, perhaps going from the rimfire right to 9mm in a semi-auto would be more prudent?
 
17 posts and NOT ONE has mentioned that the tok also can be a 9mm- all it takes is a simple barrel change- mine came with the conversion barrel- granted, it has a LOT of faults- really rotten trigger, strong spring, etc, not to mention the reversed safety on the chinese model , but it CAN be a cheap 9 if so desired-
 
t-star said:
17 posts and NOT ONE has mentioned that the tok also can be a 9mm- all it takes is a simple barrel change- mine came with the conversion barrel- granted, it has a LOT of faults- really rotten trigger, strong spring, etc, not to mention the reversed safety on the chinese model , but it CAN be a cheap 9 if so desired-
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Yes, but Marstar has been sold out of these 9mm barrels for quite a while now. Currently, on a similar note, I myself am seeking out a 9mm barrel for the Cz-52.
 
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