Remove Romanian Tokarev TTC safety?

[stchman]

I recently purchased a Romanian Tokarev TTC pistol and really like it.

My only bother is that cr@ppy safety that C.A.I. installed. I was wondering if anyone here just removed it? From what I have read simply pulling the retaining clip all the way out will allow you to remove the safety. The gun already has a safety by pulling the hammer back to the first detent.

Any thoughts?

Thanks.

 

[JHK94]

Taking it off makes it no different than its original design (like, say, you bought one of the earlier Russian imports). I left the safety on mine, but I haven't ever engaged it. Mine is probably worse than useless...its ugly, and it's not an effective safety at all (it's really easy to move from S to F).

 

[stchman]

The safety on this one gets in the way of the slide release. It is very irritating.

 

[c919]

I took mine off due to it's insane ugliness. Sure, it leaves a hole in your frame that you can see straight through, but it's still looks less DIY than that stupid safety.

I can post you some pics later but I'm currently feeding my daughter and won't have much of a chance to do it tonight, but I'll try to do so soon.

BTW, It's really easy to take off (and put back) and I've noticed no changes in operation.

 

[amd6547]

I have no problem with it, since it allowed these fine Toks to be imported, and me to get one cheap. Would I rather it wasn't installed? Sure. Would I rather have an ugly hole through the frame? Absolutely not.
Besides, though it is not a carry safety, I find it useful at the range.

 

[stchman]

I don't believe I would mind the hole. I did not buy the gun for beauty. I got it because it is cheap and the ammo is cheap.

 

[makarovnik]

I pondered removing mine and soldering the hole up or installing a rivet in its place.

I decided instead to file the lever down till it was flat and I never use it.