Tokarev TT-33 is a very bad gun - Page 3

MidwestRookie · November 27, 2011, 05:07 PM

I'd take my yugo m57 over any gun China has ever made. But thanks for the deep thoughts hsingyu.

amd6547 · November 27, 2011, 06:40 PM

"...I'd take my yugo m57 over any gun China has ever made. But thanks for the deep thoughts hsingyu..."

I don't know about that...I really like my Norinco 1911A1.

shaunpain · December 2, 2011, 03:45 PM

I have a type 54, and I'll tell ya, it's never had ANY problems. That thing is probably the funnest gun to shoot that I own next to my brother's Baikal Makarov. Don't let the naysayers sway you, it's a serious gun in a serious caliber. It is more uncomfortable to hold than my 1911, but changing the grips out would probably remedy the situation. I don't care enough to do so as it is my last ditch gun hidden in a book case. I'm reaching for the Mossberg 9 times out of 10.

B.N.Real · December 3, 2011, 04:15 PM

LOL,the most obvious reverse psychology thread ever created.

Those Tokarevs are legendary for their sturdiness and reliability.

Now if I could find one for the original $200 they used to sell for instead of the $400 and up some people try to sell them for I might buy one.

shaunpain · December 3, 2011, 05:15 PM

J and g sales has bulgarian or romanians for 189

Hal · December 3, 2011, 06:00 PM

Quote:

I thought guns were illegal in China.

I was under the same impression.
Then again - I wonder if the OP's date of registration just may have something to do with it.....

B.N.Real · December 3, 2011, 07:51 PM

Thanks shaunpain,I'll check that out.

HeroHog · December 5, 2011, 06:37 PM

I sold many Norinco Tok's and wish I had held onto on a bunch of them!

orsogato · December 5, 2011, 10:45 PM

The Tokarov is actually a John Browning type design if I'm not mistaken. Very similar to the Colt 1903 auto actually mechanically.

Clark · December 6, 2011, 03:20 AM

I have lost track of how many and what kind of Tokarevs I own.

I have tried to blow them up, and can't do it. But I have bags of CZ52s I have blown up. [ The Tokarev is stronger, never mind what the books say.]

So I have mutilated a numbers of them with modifications.. dual mass slide, stuff like that.

My favorite mod is to ream out a 9x19mm barrel to 9x23mm, handload with win brass, and take it to the limit.

Here is a pic of one that could recover, if I put the original parts back on.
That is a Parker Hale sniper trainer Mauser 308 barrel cut down and reamed to 30 Mauser and then a recoil lug mount TIG welded on. Then I made an Aluminium scope mount.

10mm4ever · December 6, 2011, 06:44 PM

While I've never been attracted to them, the Tok has always had the reputation for being tough as nails.

canukatc · April 8, 2012, 09:53 PM

Twenty some odd years experience with the Canukistani 9mm Browning, a great gun, IMHO. The Tok is similar to fire with a bit more recoil but easy to get used to. Very heavy trigger but I happen to like that as I use the half cock as a safety. I've banged away on the weapon in half cock (yes, it was not loaded) and mine just doesn't fire from there. I'd trust my life to that thing; it just keeps going no matter what. Great gun, great, hot ammo.

Ironheart · January 19, 2013, 07:45 PM

Loud is good it "The Romainian Tokarev" has amazing stopping power it can cut through Kevlar like nothing i've ever seen before & if you know anything about shooting you will learn how to be accurate with it Here is a review of the Tokarev and this guy hits almost everything-he aims at during the review the guy pops off around 35-40 rounds . Most interesting and enjoyable pistol. 50 different countries that use it cant be wrong... It is basically a mini 1911
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQtbNzyO0cE

Sharpsdressed Man · January 19, 2013, 09:42 PM

First, I believe the Tokagypt version was made in Hungary for expoprt to Egypt, but Egypt cancelled the contract, and Hungary sold the pistols on the European market. Second, the later Chinese commercial guns blown into this country after we re-established trade were of mixed quality. Many original Chinese/Viet Nam bringbacks were nicely made, but some suffered "jungle" wear, and were rough outside. I owned an early, very nice Chinese gun that was beautifully blued, but as the OP noted, was less comfortable to shoot than many pistols. However, they are strong, simple, and will put a round through many things that other guns will not. The 7.62 Tokarev round is a screamer in its stronger military loadings.

chris in va · January 19, 2013, 09:48 PM

You guys aware this is a two year old thread?

9mm · January 19, 2013, 09:49 PM

only 14 months old.. lol

Ironheart · January 19, 2013, 10:37 PM

Yes 14 months old thread However, we are talking about a 80 year old handgun & still the facts remain. How ever if we were talking about "gun laws" instead of the actual handgun itself then I can see how time may be an issue. Especially these days

Sharpsdressed Man · January 20, 2013, 01:10 AM

I missed talking about the Tokarev. I'm glad someone rejuvenated the thread.

tahunua001 · January 20, 2013, 02:18 AM

Who pronounced this one?
IT'S STILL TWITCHING!!

sgn100391 · January 20, 2013, 02:43 AM

The Yugo M57 is much easier to shoot. At full power, there is significantly less recoil than my Glock 19.

customaquatics · January 20, 2013, 09:24 AM

an the toke's are armor piercing too what other handgun can?

November 27, 2011, 06:40 PM	#52
amd6547 Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2006 Posts: 1,081	"...I'd take my yugo m57 over any gun China has ever made. But thanks for the deep thoughts hsingyu..." I don't know about that...I really like my Norinco 1911A1. __________________ Still waiting for my Flashback...I would like it now, please.

December 2, 2011, 03:45 PM	#53
shaunpain Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 437	I have a type 54, and I'll tell ya, it's never had ANY problems. That thing is probably the funnest gun to shoot that I own next to my brother's Baikal Makarov. Don't let the naysayers sway you, it's a serious gun in a serious caliber. It is more uncomfortable to hold than my 1911, but changing the grips out would probably remedy the situation. I don't care enough to do so as it is my last ditch gun hidden in a book case. I'm reaching for the Mossberg 9 times out of 10. __________________ "Shut up, crime!"

December 3, 2011, 05:15 PM	#55
shaunpain Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 437	J and g sales has bulgarian or romanians for 189 __________________ "Shut up, crime!"

December 5, 2011, 06:37 PM	#58
HeroHog Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2008 Location: Ruston, LA Posts: 485	I sold many Norinco Tok's and wish I had held onto on a bunch of them! __________________ Speedy AKA: Hero Hog, Dr. Speed, "The Brass Mangler" and "That fat, old, balding, Grey-bearded gimpy guy" NRA, LSA, USN-DAV Thanks for supporting Skidmark!

April 8, 2012, 09:53 PM	#62
canukatc Junior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 1	The Tokarev is a very good gun Twenty some odd years experience with the Canukistani 9mm Browning, a great gun, IMHO. The Tok is similar to fire with a bit more recoil but easy to get used to. Very heavy trigger but I happen to like that as I use the half cock as a safety. I've banged away on the weapon in half cock (yes, it was not loaded) and mine just doesn't fire from there. I'd trust my life to that thing; it just keeps going no matter what. Great gun, great, hot ammo.

November 27, 2011, 05:07 PM	#51
MidwestRookie Senior Member Join Date: September 4, 2010 Location: IL Posts: 462	I'd take my yugo m57 over any gun China has ever made. But thanks for the deep thoughts hsingyu.

December 3, 2011, 04:15 PM	#54
B.N.Real Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Posts: 4,027	LOL,the most obvious reverse psychology thread ever created. Those Tokarevs are legendary for their sturdiness and reliability. Now if I could find one for the original $200 they used to sell for instead of the $400 and up some people try to sell them for I might buy one.

December 3, 2011, 07:51 PM	#57
B.N.Real Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Posts: 4,027	Thanks shaunpain,I'll check that out.

December 5, 2011, 10:45 PM	#59
orsogato Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 1999 Location: Steeler Country Posts: 539	The Tokarov is actually a John Browning type design if I'm not mistaken. Very similar to the Colt 1903 auto actually mechanically.

December 6, 2011, 06:44 PM	#61
10mm4ever Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2005 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 655	While I've never been attracted to them, the Tok has always had the reputation for being tough as nails.

January 19, 2013, 07:45 PM	#63
Ironheart Junior Member Join Date: January 3, 2010 Posts: 5	Tokarev Loud is good it "The Romainian Tokarev" has amazing stopping power it can cut through Kevlar like nothing i've ever seen before & if you know anything about shooting you will learn how to be accurate with it Here is a review of the Tokarev and this guy hits almost everything-he aims at during the review the guy pops off around 35-40 rounds . Most interesting and enjoyable pistol. 50 different countries that use it cant be wrong... It is basically a mini 1911 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQtbNzyO0cE

January 19, 2013, 09:42 PM	#64
Sharpsdressed Man Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2009 Posts: 870	First, I believe the Tokagypt version was made in Hungary for expoprt to Egypt, but Egypt cancelled the contract, and Hungary sold the pistols on the European market. Second, the later Chinese commercial guns blown into this country after we re-established trade were of mixed quality. Many original Chinese/Viet Nam bringbacks were nicely made, but some suffered "jungle" wear, and were rough outside. I owned an early, very nice Chinese gun that was beautifully blued, but as the OP noted, was less comfortable to shoot than many pistols. However, they are strong, simple, and will put a round through many things that other guns will not. The 7.62 Tokarev round is a screamer in its stronger military loadings.

January 19, 2013, 09:48 PM	#65
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 11,723	You guys aware this is a two year old thread?

January 19, 2013, 09:49 PM	#66
9mm Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2011 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 2,654	only 14 months old.. lol __________________ SHTF vs TEOTWAWKI you ask? SHTF, just some crap on the ceiling and walls, TEOTWAWKI end of the world as we know it. Orignally made by 9mm/®™©

January 20, 2013, 01:10 AM	#68
Sharpsdressed Man Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2009 Posts: 870	I missed talking about the Tokarev. I'm glad someone rejuvenated the thread.

January 20, 2013, 02:18 AM	#69
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 3,769	Who pronounced this one? IT'S STILL TWITCHING!! __________________ all guns lost in a tragic smelting accident. I never said half the crap people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin Bean counters told me I couldn't fire a man for being in a wheelchair, did it anyway. Ramps are expensive.-Cave Johnson.

January 20, 2013, 02:43 AM	#70
sgn100391 Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Posts: 30	The Yugo M57 is much easier to shoot. At full power, there is significantly less recoil than my Glock 19.

January 20, 2013, 09:24 AM	#71
customaquatics Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2011 Location: illinois Posts: 678	an the toke's are armor piercing too what other handgun can? __________________ 23 year old NRA member AKaholic #158907 , 1942 Ex-Sniper Izzy Mosin Nagant, 1970's Marlin 30-30, Remington 870 tatical, Charter Arms The Pink Lady 38 Special.