Why not the Tokarev?

[Weevil]

Well I suggest you shop around I've had a variety of small parts made for different guns and have never paid more than $40-50.

No it's not going to be as cheap as a used part you find online but if you want to get your gun up and running it can be done if you're willing to pay the price.

To me these are historical collectors items worth repairing.



If you just want a cheap plinker get a Hi-Point or a Kel-Tec. They're cheap and you can get parts for cheap from the factory when they break.

 

[xr1200]

The problem with having parts made is even finding a gunsmith with the ability to even make a part, its really a lost skill. Your really lucky to have found some.

Most of the so called gunsmiths out there really only know how to mount scopes, mounts and do bore sighting ,change stocks, install sling studs etc.

They really have no formal training, and most have no actual machine shop skills. Now of days you get the guy who slaps together and ar15 or ak47 in there basement and they think they are a gunsmith.

 

[Shadow 7D]

I like the curved rear of the slide, the rounded hammer, and rather straight grip angle, it looks so retro...

OH, wait, it is...
And that it's 7.62 Tok, the little round that can, rather like the 5.7FN, just been doing it for 80 years...

But sometimes it's VERY profitable to reinvent the wheel, I just don't like the look of the FiveSeven, kinda snouty.

 

[Shadow 7D]

XR, just find someone who is a MACHINIST
and ask them, 'Can you make this'
if they are a gun nut, they may not even charge you.

 

[CZguy]

I like the curved rear of the slide, the rounded hammer, and rather straight grip angle, it looks so retro...

Good point, they are very similar in appearance to the old Colt .32 pocket pistols that I've always wanted. (But can't seem to afford when ever I find a good deal)

 

[wojownik]

I can't speak to the Yugo or Romanian variants, but I have been extremely pleased with my Polish and Russian versions. Extremely. The Russian TT-33 is pretty much a safe queen, but the Polish M-48 Tokarev has been reliable and accurate. I bought two Polish Tokarevs way back when (one to shoot, and the other to admire, as they were pretty much unissued when I picked them up, except for the retrofitted safety).

I have used surplus corrosive ammo pretty much exclusively. No problem with a good cleaning after a range trip.

I've put I cant tell you how many rounds through my Polish Tok (literally, I cant tell you, but I'd guess around 2500 rds). No issues.

p.s., as a side note, I also have the CZ-52. IMHO, while its cool in a wierd retro way, it is definitely not the most comfortable shooter (even with wraparound grips), and is more of a pain to strip down than the Tok.

 

[Onmilo]

Parts exist.
I don't lie about things related to guns.
I don't appreciate being called a liar.
I especially don't appreciate a hater calling me a liar.
Troll somewhere else, your opinion is meaningless in this thread.

I gave you one source already, others rountinely list on E-Bay, Gunbroker, and Auction Arms.
I'm not going to go any further hater, I don't have to.

 

[Shadow 7D]

I believe that the Tok is a modified 1908 design, it defiantly is part of that family, kinda the Makarov is a simplified and beefed up Walther design. The soviets may not have been very inventive, but they were good at creating as simple a design as possible.

 

[doc540]

How will you ever afford to shoot it after that can runs out?

Can you tell me how many rounds I plan to shoot a month and how many of those tin boxes I have now?

 

[biff47]

I have a ttc that I like mucho.

I did use it for my first carry pistol while hunting for a couple years. Can't say it was 100%, but it was when I was using commercial ammo.
I have replaced it with more modern pistols, but I still take it out to range to scare tin cans.
I've seen parts on ebay, etc, if it breaks.
Cheap pistol, very accurate. Cheap ammo.
It's like the Ford Focus--drive it till it breaks and don't care what the people on the side walk are saying.