Just bought my first C&R weapon, a Mosin 91/30, it hasn't even got here yet and I'm already looking wanting more history in my gun safe!! I ran across the Tokarev and it looks very interesting. The ammo looks to be super cheap!! I don't know anything about the Tokarev, can you guys tell me anything about them? J&G has them for $200, it it worth it? I would mostly use it for plinking at the range and occasionally as a truck gun. Thanks in advance!!!
Heard decent things about them. With the 7.62 Tokarev ammo the .30 cal projectile that is necked down from a larger case size should prove for good loading reliability. The load is a little peppy for a pistol. I haven't shot one in 7.62 Tok, but have shot a 9 x 19mm. Its a Chinese Norinco Tokarev knockoff. Fun gun. You ought to be happy with a TTC. I have one of these on my wishlist as well. But I just bought a Yugo Mauser from J&G, and my CZ82 came from them too. Here in the next few months, I'm hoping to also add a Tokarev of some kind, whether its Romanian or not. The price doesn't seem too bad. Browse online gun auction sites like GB, Guns America, Auction Arms, etc. and see what they are going for there. But I think J&G's prices will be pretty hard to beat. Just gotta send J&G your C&R. See if they will let you fax it. The only reason really I haven't bought one yet is primarily I'd need to get another caliber of ammo! But, the milsurp is corrosive, so clean as such. And its still relatively cheap!
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Cool thanks for the info Colonel!! Just found a youtube video of people shooting the Tok, that thing makes quite a fireball for some reason!!
The 7.62 Tokarev round is a very hot round coming out a very short barrel, hence the fireball. Also, the round is very inexpensive and plentiful, making it a good choice for guilt-free plinking.
ive been hereing very good things about the yugo version of this gun, it seems to be more rare so would probably be harder to find and cost a bit more but might be worth looking into.
Just bought my first C&R weapon, a Mosin 91/30, it hasn't even got here yet and I'm already looking wanting more history in my gun safe!! I ran across the Tokarev and it looks very interesting. The ammo looks to be super cheap!! I don't know anything about the Tokarev, can you guys tell me anything about them? J&G has them for $200, it it worth it? I would mostly use it for plinking at the range and occasionally as a truck gun. Thanks in advance!!!
I bought the Romanian version from J&G,and it is perfect.Dead on accurate,and cheap to shoot.You won't be disappointed if you get one.Don't forget to get extra mags while your at it. Happy shooting!
Jason
Yea, the 52s are fun too. So if you get a TTC in 7.62 Tok, then you'll need a CZ 52 in the same cal. I have shot the 52, and a Norinco knockoff in 9mm. So since I just bought a Hi-Power I can't afford a TTC right now, or a tin of ammo. Gonna have to save up again
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I haven't shot one in 7.62 Tok, but have shot a 9 x 19mm. Its a Chinese Norinco Tokarev knockoff. Fun gun.
Where did you find a Tokarev in 9mm Parabellum and what did you pay for it, if I may ask? It intrigues me. But then, so do the Chinese copies of the Broomhandle Mauser in .45 ACP!
Just added the Romanian Tok to my collection. Have not fired it it yet(hopefully today) but have disassembled and cleaned. Definitely has some shades of John Browning in it. The first few steps to disassemble(after you remove the mag and insure the weapon is empty and clear) makes you think 1911.... depress recoil spring....rotate barrel bushing clockwise....remove barrel bushing....slowly release tension and allow recoil spring to extend... remove recoil spring........ well it changes a bit after that, but you get the point. This one came from Classic Arms....
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Where did you find a Tokarev in 9mm Parabellum and what did you pay for it, if I may ask? It intrigues me. But then, so do the Chinese copies of the Broomhandle Mauser in .45 ACP!
I'm not sure where it came from, my dad picked it up somewhere. No idea what he paid either. Probably not that much either. Machining could be better, it is a little rough. But it shoots pretty good, not bad on accuracy.
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Just added the Romanian Tok to my collection. Have not fired it it yet(hopefully today) but have disassembled and cleaned. Definitely has some shades of John Browning in it. The first few steps to disassemble(after you remove the mag and insure the weapon is empty and clear) makes you think 1911.... depress recoil spring....rotate barrel bushing clockwise....remove barrel bushing....slowly release tension and allow recoil spring to extend... remove recoil spring........ well it changes a bit after that, but you get the point. This one came from Classic Arms....
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Went to the range yesterday, so now I can truthfully say...iflylow74 the answer your question, "YES"!!!! The Romanian Tokarev in 762x25 MY opinion is a well made, accurate feel good in your hand shooter. " I LIKE IT " heck, even my better half liked it. She ran two mags through it and did pretty doggone good keeping it in the target area. When I can squeeze it in, I will not hesitate to acquire another. Below is the last target I shot...6 rounds at about 1 sec intervals, standing position with no rest, a 7x7 target @ 15 yds. I was pretty OK with it considering the few rounds I ran through it and I never claimed to be anything but average with a pistol anyway. Good luck and get you one..I think you would be happy with it.
PS... they make 9MM barrels you can swap out in the CZ 52. Though I have not seen any, I would not be surprised if someone makes them for the TOK also. There are a lot of classy folks on here with tons of knowledge, that may know for sure.
The only thing that I don't like about the Romanian Tokarev is the after market manual safety (fast cheap and ugly work to satisfy the import requirements). Theoretically speaking, they can be removed and the hole plugged.
The CZ 52 9mm barrels are difficult to find now, I believe that they are no longer manufactured.
I am also forced to ask why would you want to make that conversion? The 7.62x25 ammo is cheaper and way more fun to shoot.
DOcAitch
The only thing that I don't like about the Romanian Tokarev is the after market manual safety (fast cheap and ugly work to satisfy the import requirements). Theoretically speaking, they can be removed and the hole plugged.
The CZ 52 9mm barrels are difficult to find now, I believe that they are no longer manufactured.
I am also forced to ask why would you want to make that conversion? The 7.62x25 ammo is cheaper and way more fun to shoot.
DOcAitch
Pretty much everything you say is true, but I tend to ignore the safety and it does not take away from function or form. I enjoy shooting it as much as the 52 if not more because the balance seems a better feel to me. Also true about the 9mm barrels, however I have made up a couple of conversion barrels for the 52's and they work well. True the 7.62x25 is cheaper and I probably will never run out, but if I do, I can quickly convert them, if needed, to burn 9mm. Matter of options I guess. .....MOS
Bought a Romanian Tok. Wed., and finally took it to the range yesterday, problem was I only had 8 rds. of ammo and it shoots great for only the 8 I put thru her, got a
spam can coming which will be here next week, and I went and bought a Norinco off of GunBroker.com as well, I was thinking of the Mav. to go along with the Tok. but I think for the time being I'm gonna stick with the Toks, just my 2cents. I like the way they fit into my hand as well.
The spam cans are still pretty inexpensive. I recently bought 4 cans to put in storage for the rainy decade. The only thing I dislike about the Tok is it is single action. I would much rather have it also function as a DA. With that much being said, the handgun is a bit rough looking to many, but simply shows off that commie mass production and ruggedness. I tried to buy a Russian Tok, but settled for the Romanian b/c of the prices being charged. A few dozen of these in storage would perhaps make for good barter items if things really go to pot.
