Romanian TTC Tokarev 7.62x25mm

[@nicholastaylor467]

I still don't get why people think this is an ugly gun. The lines are really clean and attractive, at least to me. Looks a lot like a 1903.

[@Gunnarsguns]

I agree.

[@soaringeag1392]

It's funny because this was the soviet response to the 1911 an 1903

[@ExBerian]

I think it may be the grip/mag angle. The other design choices are beautiful in my opinion but the angle is def offputting.

[@SEAL7471]

For me originally its how fat the back of the grip is near the top. I think i also just thought they were ugly because they were “cheap pieces of junk”.

[@CrotalusKid]

Thanks for posting Miller. I purchased a very nice Polish Tokarev this spring and it has become one of my favorite handguns. I will be snapping up a couple more for sure!

[@fratercontenduntocculta8161]

just bought one of these fantastic guns about 2 weeks ago. ammo is a little difficult to find, but it's definitely one of those you can pass down to the kids. great for target shooting too, with very light recoil and laser-straight accuracy!

[@jessedouglas4337]

the tokarev is one of favorite pistol designs, ive seen these ttc romanians at the local pawn shop anywhere from 90 to 200 bucks..

[@Kilnor]

I also have a tokarev, and love it. It was about $250.00 but was in good condition, and shoots well. I have had no issues with my surplus ammo which was also very cheap, about $125.00 for 1200 rounds. Also during a shooting contest I was the only one in the group shooting holes in the steel plate targets. The others in the group were shooting, 1911, .45 and many other hand guns. I love my ugly tokarev.

[@armeddefender]

@DeanSundheim Just make sure you have the scope set up for proper eye relief, and keep your eye away from the scope. Most scopes are set up where the shooter would have their eye right around 3 inches behind the scope. Make sure you seat the rifle securely in the shoulder.

[@faisji]

Great cartridge and the tokarev platform is a very reliable one.Have owned and carried various ones(Soviet,Chinese,polish and serbian M57) for almost 22 years. They are called "Poor man's Desert Eagles" in my country

[@jumpa01]

great for home defense..yes ... as long as you do not have any neighbors near by , as the Tok round is an extremely potent round and tends to go through everything in it's path

[@macgregor1004]

Bought the Romanian Tokarev online and liked it so much got a Chinese Tokarev at a gun show. These are great handguns for the money, easy to shoot, and built to military specs. The grip on the Chinese variant is shorter in length. It is very slim and easy to handle considering all steel construction and a pleasure to shoot.

[@MrZacfisher]

i love the tokarev pistols, and to those who want a 9mm they have it now, the m70a, the m70a and m57 have slightly longer grips in you have a big hand itll probably be a better option, also holds 1 more round and nutnfancy did a review on it if you need to see one first. they are great reliable guns, easy to mainstain, the trigger mechanism on my slides out as a whole when the slide is removed and just slides back in place, it is so simple to completely break down, at least the one i have is, i figured all models were similiar. they are extremely reliable like most russian made weapons, and dont doubt the 7.62x25 either, it is a pretty powerful round thats accurate

[@PhauxTheFox]

Personally I like how they look, a Romanian TTC was my first pistol and I'd personally like to own at least one of the various models. Biggest problems I have with mine is that the safety is jammed, its jammed on fire which makes it good for plinking but I wouldn't carry it, the other problem I have is the retaining pin for the firing pin falls out, for the longest time I had it duct taped until i found a way to fix it, but over all great gun.

[@armeddefender]

@coty734 Yep. J&G has a heck of a deal going on. They are also C&R eligible for those with a C&R license.

[@jeredhunter8733]

Yeah, in the US they're about $200-250 depending on condition. That includes a transfer fee of $35 if you're going to ship it from an online store to your local FFL.

[@cerberus7.625]

Mine just works and works, my tt-33 has fired literally thousands of surplus rounds and everyone went bang. Tokarev’s were the Glock’s back in the day

[@armeddefender]

@IndependentStorm The CZ52 is a great gun. I've owned one for a little while, and the CZ52 is a little beefier, but the TTC feels much better in hand, and has better ergos and small features (such as the western style mag release).

[@D_S_88]

Great review. Thank you. My local gun shop just started carrying these and after watching this I think I'm going to go ahead and pull the trigger on it!

[@JohnoO_O_]

@millerusaf The hot loading's were designed for the CZ 52 pistol which could take it because of its unique ball roller design incorporated into the frame, similar in respect to that found on the MG42 machine gun of WWII vintage. Unless this gun has been designed to take the added stress of the "hot" or "Czech" ammo as its called I'd only use the ordinary stuff.

[@kenzo5716]

That is one mean little weapon. Ever since I got mine my 9mm Glock sits in the gun safe. This baby fits my hand like a glove and the round is "very" powerful!

[@locknloadvideo]

@millerusaf I think it has more to do with the ammo loaded for subguns. The CZ52 lists at like 1650 if i remember right, and I used to have one, and you could really tell the difference between the ammos.

[@mrtlsimon]

Hornady makes a bullet for the 7.62x25 round its the .30 Mauser round 85gr if I remeber correctly. Until the .357 round came out this was the most powerful centerfire handgun round in the world.

[@SSHitMan]

I just got my C&R FFL and ordered one for under $200, can't wait until it gets here! It's going to be hard to find ammo for it though.

[@theomnij]

I like these "machines" I have two one box stock and one rather modded with compensator, polished internals, custom finished, and stippled grip. They function well and I like the tip to carry at half cock with a round chambered. This can allow for responsible carry w/o having the rear tang safety that can get easily snagged.

[@armeddefender]

@AGeekWithAShotgun This one actually came in REALLY good condition. Well worth the $275.

[@F35Lighting2JSF]

I always kind of thought of it as com block's 1911 the ammo can be a little hard to find some times and not carried at every gun or pawn shop

[@Z0mb3hHunt3r]

I love the CZ-52. I wish it had the magazine release that the TTC has.

[@armeddefender]

@locknloadvideo From what I understand, not every loading is around the 1600fps mark. There are loadings out there that are lower in velocity. I could be wrong, and if so, I hope someone squares me away with the right info. :)

[@kampuskop]

This gun does not barrow from John Browing's 1911, it is a cloe of his 1903 pistol. Nobody seems to get that.

[@SaltyMaverick]

I was actually just thinking about that. And if not a whole, new, modern pistol, perhaps a conversion from 9mm to 7.62x25mm. I've heard that you can convert a Tokarev to 9mm Luger, so I'd imagine you could get a barrel chambered for 7.62x25mm made and installed in a standard 9mm Luger handgun. I'm not sure about magazines, but I'm guessing the 9mm extractor would work just fine with it.

[@robertowootton2057]

excellent review on that pistol my pistol is the Romania 1952 TTC. mint condition

[@billjenkins687]

Just ordered one with my newly-minted C & R FFL. It is not ugly. I plan to buy one for the wife for her CHL weapon.

[@wcropp1]

The Tokarevs are a great value, and 7.62x25 is a potent cartridge-the only thing is, you basically have to carry the gun in condition 3, holsters aren't the easiest to find (as far as I'm aware), and quality defensive ammo is basically non-existent. Surplus ammo was pretty cheap there fore a while, but it seems to be getting more rare and expensive as of late. The Makarov is a little more practical as a carry pistol IMO. I love all Soviet weapons though-simple and effective.

[@ryanehlis426]

7.62*25, there are hand load data up to 1900FPS and that puts it on par with full power .357 magnum, PPU has factory loadid ammo at 1700 FPS, This round leaves the 9mm and 45acp in the dust! I be ok taking a deer with this round out to 75 yards or so with the hornady XTP hollow point.

[@dman042002]

nice brother. i have the CZ52 chambered in 7.62x25 and i LOVE it.

[@PhauxTheFox]

I love Tokarevs and the cal for it, I have a Romanian, but mine has issues, the pin that holds the firing pin in sometimes falls out(have it sorta fixed) and the safety broke and can no longer be used(wont budge) but its on fire so i don't mind. I haven't been able to +1 it, if i put a loaded mag in it with the slide shut and it wouldnt go in all the way, when i basically forced it it messed up the mag(fixable). and I dunno what you're talking about, I think they're wonderful looking! D:

[@Mini-Hakkero]

Depends on what it's coming out of.

[@PhauxTheFox]

Also what do you think of the round overall? I kinda like it myself and would love to see some newer guns in that cal. I've seen a few AR's that have been made for that cal.

[@Cheedssneedfeed]

Super cool video! I checked the description and the website you have listed does not have these pistols......could you please send me a link to where you got this? please

[@germanberserk]

they single action part is really other then that it looks like a great choice

[@shinymarshtop2]

handled a few at gun shows. they are seriously thinner than one would think

[@hunterimmel9913]

You callin this thing ugly?

[@texxmexx8176]

Got my eye on one of these now. But I have to say, I do love my Mak, it is a bit more concealable and most likely more controllable for me, it hits what I point it at pretty naturally and 9x18 FMJ is enough for me (beats .380, close to .38 Spec). And my 9x18 P-64 is the perfect go-anywhere "pocket gun".

[@Marine052191]

You can also shoot .30 Mauser (7.63x25mm) in TT pistols.

[@OfficialMINIm]

but id imagine it wouldnt run as smooth and probs jam a lot i wouldnt hurt a tokarev using those german rounds

[@stephenmaurer3548]

During WWII, German troops would capture these and shoot 30 mauser out of it.

[@OfficialMINIm]

yeh.. they did. they used their 30 mauser round in the ppsh41 & PPS sub machine gun also. while the rounds are similar, i dont think the diameter exactly the same.. it would probs wear off the barrel n damage the gun in long term use

[@IDeclareWar11D2]

I carry one everyday the gun penetrates level 3 body armour and it's a beautiful reliable piece

[@ZachLwry]

I heard the firing pins on these things almost always break when dry fired. Is this true?

[@jessedouglas4337]

@Armed Defender Academy do you think this or a bulgarian makarov is a better budget gun for shtf?

[@magnusdoc15]

Are these currently in production anywhere? Or is it surplus import only? The Zastava website looks as though they might, but I can't tell.

[@isamtator]

How does the ballistics compare to the 9 mm largo, and 38 super?

[@Tinstar2]

Believe me, if I'm on the battlefield, I would not hesitate to carry the 7.62. I have a Polish PPS-43c. I love it. Better get it quick because they are going fast! It's one bad a__ weapon!

[@Tinstar2]

From my research, the TTC borrowed from both, the Browning 1903 and the 1911.

[@snbcooke1]

do you know where one can buy one and how without ffl or c&r card holder

[@ChaohsiangChen]

Why I have a feeling that you'll get a CZ52 just to shoot PPSh ammo?

[@kenzo5716]

Well, I like it for the reasons you say you DON't like it. That 9mm is a pea shooter compared to the 7.62. It (7.62x25) was the favorite gun for the KGB and other secret service agents in Eastern Europe. It will penetrate level 3 body armor. My other hand gun is a .45 ACP shooting 230 grain hardball ammo. I will be getting a HiPoint .45 ACP carbine soon. I'm also be purchasing a Polish PPS-43c.

[@NinjaStalker510]

so is the tigger pull heavy or light

[@kenzo5716]

I don't hit people I don't intend to shoot. Wow. I'm really impressed with your firearms experience.

[@1stOPFOR]

Theres a gun show in my area coming up this weekend and ive been looking at this pistol for a long time hope i can find one

[@zero48411]

can you get over prasured rounds with, new made ammo to?

[@grouptherapy812]

I am not opposed to surplus weapons, but I would rather stick to what I have in my my safes that I can readily get ammo for at this time. I have one mauser that I am having a hard time finding ammo for at local shops. If I order online, I have to pay an outrageous amount to get it and the the costly shipping fee.

[@Tinstar2]

I have a Glock G-26 and when I got my TTC, I thought that it would be great to carry because it fit my hand so well and I liked the weight and how slim it is. But, I was concerned about carrying the 7.62 because it could easily go through two or three people with no problem...very fast bullet. I wished that it was made in 9mm. Well, now it is! I have a 9mm on the way and it will be on my side loaded with hollow points!

[@nattrejo6574]

For some reason mine the added safety is stuck on fire i took it out snd all but its still stuck on fire

[@aziz216]

I want ask what stronger: 9mm bulet or tokarev bulet.

[@beachsidebum]

I lost the detent to my safety, so it just flops around...the spring is there but whatever sits on it I never saw...is it a ball or pin? if its a pin how long is it?

[@Opiating]

I was just going to post a link on your profile for you to buy this and do a review and saw you already have one D: Always a step ahead lol

[@51Dss]

Nice vid. As always excellent information and advice. I have a Polish P64 and it's a great little gun. Except for the bottom mag release it's exactly like the Walther ppk...paid less than $200 and it's very accurate and reliable. Shoots the 9X18 makarov. As on many of your other vids I see you got some dislikes on this one...WTF??? Question...do you have some trolls voting thumbs down on all your vids?

[@1x93cm]

wasn't this gun the soviet's answer to the 1911? only problem i think is the ammo isnt standard

[@mefirst5427]

Glock, Sig, CZ all need to make a modern version using 7.62x25mm

[@Moroni108]

Thanks for the video. Do you not have a magazine safety on that gun? I have the M57 and M70a and have also noticed that the TT-33.... all have a magazine safety. Did you remove yours or does that Romanian model not have it? Anyhow, thanks for the video!!

[@Tinstar2]

Check out Classic Firearms. They have all versions, including the brand new ones being made in Serbia. Prices are good. The new ones are made in 7.62 or 9mm. I have the Polish version which looks brand new and I have a 9mm that should be shipped any day now. Good luck.

[@WEXGUNWORKS]

Love the classic Tokarev hell yeah!!!

[@locknloadvideo]

i thought it was more like 1650fps?

[@David27653]

I got the m57👍🏼

[@aziz216]

What best tokarev tt-33 or qsz 92 gun??

[@isamtator]

I like the way that gun looks1 I think it is pretty!

[@Mr683465]

it looks like a colt 1903 .32acp. i've been looking for a tokarev for awhile the gun stores around here are asking $500 for em..i found some on line for under $300

[@SheepDog229]

I don't think you realize the makerov replaced the tokarev. The mak does not wish to be the tok.

[@Frieza287]

Yeah but truth be told the Tok is a better gun

[@SheepDog229]

what does that have to do with the price of eggs in china? and who's truth? your truth or objective truth?

[@bananastickman2]

Great gun I need to pick a couple up!

[@rebralston6238]

a lot of the surplus ammo was for Sub machine guns,fixed firing pins ,hard primers more pressure,that is why BEWARE of shooting in these type pistols

[@willpeckham5863]

you can reload xtp round for it

[@andrewdurham143]

i wanted to convert to 7.62x25 but its like $179 for the kit, i should just buy another chambered in the 7.62, i have a Chinese tokarev in 9mm,

[@thermionic1234567]

More guns, more fun and less crime!

[@stephenmaurer3548]

Are you able to get nice groups??? Looks like it would be fun to shoot. J&G has them for $199.00. Thinking of picking one up.

[@crashtest2302]

For the recoil, how would I compare to a G19?

[@SaltyMaverick]

I don't think the hollow points out there (Wolf/PPU) actually expand at all. I've seen them tested, and none of their hollow points seem to do anything.

[@avguidottijr]

I got a nice 1952 polish one its.a tank....i just wish I would have bought a few K rounds when they were 80 a case all of the sudden out of nowhere it skyrocketed.....anywho btw I.love ur videos

[@SEAL7471]

4:27 made me laugh when i first watched this video a few days ago and i thought about it today and it made me laugh again (The theory is it wont go off)

[@Solingen1000]

ahh where do i get one?? hmm

[@SpencerPrepper]

Hey man love the video and the gun and i want to buy one, can you tell me where you got yours or where to look? Thanks!

[@aziz216]

(11) written on hand guns , What that Means??

[@charlesmartin2309]

which are better eastern European. or Chinese. ???? or Russian.

[@darkwriter77]

It's thin and powerful, indeed, but I wouldn't call it a good CCW option because of the haphazard safety (basically have to carry either half-cocked or without one in the pipe) and because of the extremely limited JHP ammo options (Wolf Gold JHP expands poorly, Magsafe ammo is a joke, and custom handloads are iffy). You DO NOT want to use 7.62x25 FMJ for CC'ing - in Box O' Truth tests, it punched right through a Kevlar-lined helmet! Might be good against bears and wild boars, though. :-)

[@GUNNERYchannel]

He carries a SA XD45 as a Police Officer by the way.

[@garylee9738]

Looks a little like a Browning Hi Power, especially the front of the frame.

[@Spanishfutbol2010]

I wish these things were still military surplus price. 2021 these things are climbing in price

[@PhauxTheFox]

anyone who is interested in the JHP for it, go to brassfetcher com they show the results of them being used on ballistics gel, for those who are unfamiliar with the site, the site tests various ammo on gel to test penetration and will often remove the bullets to check its expansion and such

[@vincerivera2488]

Anyone seen extended slide releases for this thing???

[@justj2440]

This Romanian copy was not imported by Century arms. Century arms makes a factory new copy version which is the m70a.

[@bananastickman2]

Justin Jones Century imports them from zavasta, Serbia. Great guns from a long time company.

[@justj2440]

that's unrelated to what im saying ..this is an original copy. the zastavas sell brand new versions

[@bananastickman2]

Just clarifying your statement and also its not the M70a that's the 9mm. The M57 is the 7.62x25 zavasta model. Just making sure misinformation doesn't get spread.

[@justj2440]

FreedomPrepper i am spreading accurate information so stop trolling. I never mentioned caliber. Your trailing off subject. Plus your wrong the m70a is a tokarev. The 9mm version. They both are tts just different calibers

[@justj2440]

FreedomPrepper also its Zastava..

[@rednecksniper4715]

They ain't as ugly as a Hi-point they are more reliable and for only about $100 more you get a hot round with low recoil and an all steal gun NO Polymer POS parts.

[@Tinstar2]

I didn't say that I DON'T like it...I said that I was concerned about it's ability to penetrate. I don't want to hit people that I don't intend to shoot. If there was a decent hollow point in 7.62, I wouldn't hesitate to carry it, but unfortunately, there isn't. Also, 9mm ammo is easier to find. Believe me, I know all about firearms and various calibers...I have lots of them. I have also carried most of my life as I am a retired LEO. I am big on firearm safety...due to my training.

[@KASPLARFO]

Very nice pistol. I have had my eye on this one before, ... thanks for the review. ✯✯✯✯✯

[@aziz216]

(11) in cycle what that meen??

[@fluxcapacitor05]

you're claim of 1100-1400fps is a little low. Normal velocity ranges for 7.62x25 is 1400-1800fps

[@Chekras]

tokarev obviously, the 9 has less recoil so easy to handle accuracy, this thing kicks