M57 Tokarev

[Ramjo]

Anyone have any input about these pistols? Worth looking into?

Yugoslavian Tokarev M57 7.62x25 Pistol

[bockey]

have the CZ 52, love it

[Guest BenderBendingRodriguez]

Don't know anything about them, but they certainly look...utilitarian. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

[1gewehr]

Tokarev pistols are known for being very strong and reliable. The Yugo version uses a slightly longer magazine which holds 9rds instead of the 8 rds of the TT33. This is probably one of the better buys in the C&R market right now. Surplus ammo is very inexpensive and pretty powerful. Expect a nice fireball!

[Armed Aviator]

It looks similar to the Norinco 9mm that I own. I only purchased it because it was cheap and to go with my Norinco SKS. When I first looked at the picture, I thought it was one of these. Mine goes bang every time the trigger's pulled. . . .

[Magiccarpetrides]

Reliable but not nearly as tough as the cz52 a lot of people recommend not shooting the surplus ammo through it and instead using the new stuff..unless replacing parts doesn't bother you. Definitely a neat gun for under $200 if I didn't already have the uglier tougher cz I would buy one.

[Jonnin]

I am tempted, they are well designed and powerful guns. Some of the ammo is corrosive, esp the better bargains, so learn to clean a gun properly if you plan on going there. Its really quite powerful for its age, and built back when stuff was made to last.

Note: the ad you listed is for used guns that were not cleaned up after corrosive ammo, and could be in rather bad shape internally --- so long as YOU are aware of this, proceed.

[dou44]

southern ohio guns has some in better shape for $10 more.

[Ramjo]

Ok thanks everybody. I just did not know anything about them really.

[jcj]

I've been looking at one of those for my next C&R purchase. The Tok round is supposed to be a fun cartridge.

[Magiccarpetrides]

anyone looking at one of these would be better served hunting down a CZ-52 first...not as pretty...but a heck of a lot tougher.

[Ramjo]

anyone looking at one of these would be better served hunting down a CZ-52 first...not as pretty...but a heck of a lot tougher.

What exactly do you mean by tougher?

[Magiccarpetrides]

Better built to withstand the higher pressure of surplus ammo that was designed for smg's whereas a tokarev will fail

[Guest J.D. Skull]

I'm waiting for my first order from Buds. A PPS-43c 7.63x25 and will probably add a tok of some kind to go with it. 7.62x25 is too cheap for a tightwad like me to pass up. Imagine the thrill of owning a gun that you can actully afford to shoot.

[Guest smileyguy]

The 7.62x25 is a great round and, the toks are great guns. I would probably stick to a Romanian or Polish due to magazine availability, unless you're more of a collector and magazine availability is not a concern. The CZ 52 is good as well, but I think the whole don't shoot czech ammo through a tok is a bit of an old wives tale. Furthermore, the CZ decocker is NOT to be trusted, and the firing pin and rollers should probably be replaced.

[Dolomite_supafly]

If you are looking at one of the CZ-52's there is something to check. On top of the barrel there are dots, up to 4 I believe. The more dots the more accurate the gun was during testing. I thought BS when I first heard this until I started inspecting every CZ I cam across. Sure enought they all had these witess marks.

Dolomite

[Ramjo]

Another gun that shoots that round is the PPS 43 am I right?

[dou44]

yes and i love mine .it shoots anything i put in it.sure is fun and easy to bump fire. Edited April 21, 2011 by dou44

[Guest J.D. Skull]

Any place to get cheep PPS-43c mags? Mine is comeing with 4 but we will need all we can get for the Zombie Armageddin!

[dou44]

i ordered another parts kit from sportsman guide with 4 mags for $79 .they are on backorder till may 4th.i am thinking of making mine into a sbr.

[Ramjo]

yes and i love mine .it shoots anything i put in it.sure is fun and easy to bump fire.

Any advice when buying one of those? There is a local store here that is selling one for around 450. Comes with 4 mags as well. And please explain the bump fire?

[Cowtown]

Search YOUTUBE for bump fire you will see it in action

[dou44]

i ordered mine through centerfire for $349 with 4 mags. you can have it sent to a local shop and they will do a transfer fee. bills outpost in maryville only charges $20 for it .than $10 for the back ground check .if you prepay to who ever you order it through out of state you do not have to pay sales tax.i bought a 1240 round case of ammo from copes for $120 delivered but they are out of it for now.j&g has it and southern ohio guns also

Edited April 21, 2011 by dou44

[Guest J.D. Skull]

I saw belt poutch and 4 mags for 25-35 bucks. But can't find site. URRGH!! Bidding for ammo and on gunbroker.

[Ramjo]

YouTube - PPS43-C Bump.wmv

This is a pretty good demonstration of bump firing this gun. It really makes me want one.