Makarov or Tokarev?

makarovnik · 07-16-2006, 09:41 PM

I have both a makarov and a tokarev. I'm not sure which I like better. The makarov shoots where I aim it and I like the idea of double action for carry but the tokarev shoots tighter groups although a little left and low. They are both reliable carry guns but the tok is actually slimmer. It's also a blast to shoot. I love the big blue flame out of the muzzle. Does anyone else out there own either of these fine surplus pistols? What do you like or dislike about them?

FutureMarine · 07-16-2006, 11:10 PM

Makarov- i own 2 russians.

i would like a tokarev

I like everything about them

Dale · 07-17-2006, 06:57 AM

I have an E. Germany Mak and it's deadly on! Yepper...fer sure.

Bookman · 07-17-2006, 08:46 PM

I cannot shoot any Tokarev out of the box. They just don't fit me. They are only manageable (for me) with a slip-on rubber grip.

I would vote for the Makarov. A much-more-modern design.

Agent006 · 07-17-2006, 09:34 PM

I admire both pistols but I'd have to choose the Tokarev. For conceal carry, you would probably be better suited with a nice Makarov rather than a Tokarev mostly because of the safety and size of the pistol. But in general the Tokarev is a great design, possibly more reliable than the 1911 and much more simple. Tokarev's aren't strait copy's of Browning's design like most would think but use basically the same system of locking and have a very similar general appearance. Mine is a modern incarnation, the Norinco 213 in the more readily available 9x19mm. It's also in stainless steel and built by Norinco's factory 66. I would love an old Russian 7.62x25mm, though!

http://img156.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tokarevpf7.jpg A beauty shot of my $150 9mm Tokarev. <3

FutureMarine · 07-17-2006, 10:16 PM

sure is a beauty Agent 006. i have always wanted one in 9mm

Dale · 07-17-2006, 11:40 PM

Are we talking about the Tokarev revolver here?

FutureMarine · 07-18-2006, 12:10 AM

no, the Tokarev SVT40

Just kidding... i thought it was the tokarev auto

Dale · 07-18-2006, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FutureMarine

no, the Tokarev SVT40

Just kidding... i thought it was the tokarev auto

OK...I think I'm up to speed here now.

Dang.....it hurts my head when I have to think..dang.:nod:

makarovnik · 07-18-2006, 05:18 PM

I'm talking about the tokarev auto pistol in 7.62x25. The revolver is called a nagant and it is less powerful. I'll try to post a picture later.

cartergs · 08-06-2006, 07:20 PM

Mak.
Got 3- circle 10 bulg.
Gotta love e'm.
Plus 7.62x25 got one !!!! of a BARK!!
Cartergs.
Keep shooting til it feels GREAT.

07-16-2006, 09:41 PM	#1
makarovnik Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 25	Makarov or Tokarev? I have both a makarov and a tokarev. I'm not sure which I like better. The makarov shoots where I aim it and I like the idea of double action for carry but the tokarev shoots tighter groups although a little left and low. They are both reliable carry guns but the tok is actually slimmer. It's also a blast to shoot. I love the big blue flame out of the muzzle. Does anyone else out there own either of these fine surplus pistols? What do you like or dislike about them?

07-16-2006, 11:10 PM	#2
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946	Makarov- i own 2 russians. i would like a tokarev I like everything about them __________________ Semper Fi

07-17-2006, 06:57 AM	#3
Dale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Too Dang Hot, Arizona Posts: 4,284	I have an E. Germany Mak and it's deadly on! Yepper...fer sure. __________________ "It confuses me how some people can vigorously go against the 2nd. Amendment and still call themselves patriotic"-me

07-17-2006, 10:16 PM	#6
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946	sure is a beauty Agent 006. i have always wanted one in 9mm __________________ Semper Fi

07-17-2006, 11:40 PM	#7
Dale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Too Dang Hot, Arizona Posts: 4,284	Are we talking about the Tokarev revolver here? __________________ "It confuses me how some people can vigorously go against the 2nd. Amendment and still call themselves patriotic"-me

07-17-2006, 08:46 PM	#4
Bookman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 10 paces south of Canada Posts: 738	I cannot shoot any Tokarev out of the box. They just don't fit me. They are only manageable (for me) with a slip-on rubber grip. I would vote for the Makarov. A much-more-modern design.

07-17-2006, 09:34 PM	#5
Agent006 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South Carolina Upstate Posts: 179 Images: 10 Blog Entries: 1	I admire both pistols but I'd have to choose the Tokarev. For conceal carry, you would probably be better suited with a nice Makarov rather than a Tokarev mostly because of the safety and size of the pistol. But in general the Tokarev is a great design, possibly more reliable than the 1911 and much more simple. Tokarev's aren't strait copy's of Browning's design like most would think but use basically the same system of locking and have a very similar general appearance. Mine is a modern incarnation, the Norinco 213 in the more readily available 9x19mm. It's also in stainless steel and built by Norinco's factory 66. I would love an old Russian 7.62x25mm, though! http://img156.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tokarevpf7.jpg A beauty shot of my $150 9mm Tokarev. <3

07-18-2006, 12:10 AM	#8
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946	no, the Tokarev SVT40 Just kidding... i thought it was the tokarev auto __________________ Semper Fi

07-18-2006, 05:18 PM	#10
makarovnik Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 25	I'm talking about the tokarev auto pistol in 7.62x25. The revolver is called a nagant and it is less powerful. I'll try to post a picture later.

08-06-2006, 07:20 PM	#11
cartergs Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North Az. Posts: 39	Mak. Got 3- circle 10 bulg. Gotta love e'm. Plus 7.62x25 got one !!!! of a BARK!! Cartergs. Keep shooting til it feels GREAT. Last edited by cartergs; 08-07-2006 at 04:36 PM.