Is the TT 33 still used?
Usage. The TT-33 is still in service in the Bangladeshi and North Korean armed forces today, while police in Pakistan still commonly use the TT pistol as a sidearm, though unofficially, as it is being replaced by modern 9 mm Beretta and SIG Sauer pistols.
What caliber is a Tokarev TT-33?
7.62×25 Tokarev
The TT-30 and -33 were chambered in the 7.62×25 Tokarev pistol cartridge, the same that was used by the PPSh-41. It was a hot, hot round that went really fast, and as a result it was also very loud.
What countries made Tokarev?
Tokarev TT-33 Handgun
| Country of Origin | Russia |
|---|---|
| Length | 196.000 mm |
| Barrel Length | 116.000 mm |
| Weight | 0.830 kg |
| Muzzle Velocity | 420 m/s |
When was the Tokarev TT-33 pistol made?
Russian TT-33 made in 1940, without safety and a Norinco Tokarev Model 213 pistol in 9mm. Fedor V. Tokarev, 1871-1968, was a Russian arms designer. His name is familiar to many American arms collectors. Among his designs were the SVT-40 self loading rifle and the TT-30 and TT-33 pistol. The pistol is the focus of this month’s Collectors Corner.
Is the TT-33 still available in the US?
Then the Clinton administration banned the import of many Russian made firearms, including the TT-30 and TT-33. Thus as of 2011 there are no Russian made TT-33 on the U.S. market but there are currently Polish, Romanian and Yugoslavian made guns available.
Are there any weapons similar to the TT-33?
These are similar to the TT-33 except that they use a nine-round magazine. Thus the Yugoslavian guns can’t use the other nations magazines. These have a Yugoslavian crest on top of the slide.
How do I strip The TT-33 for maintenance?
The TT-33 is an easy gun to strip for maintenance. 1. Remove magazine and inspect the chamber to verify that the pistol is not loaded. 2. As done with the Colt 1911, press down on the recoil spring plug, rotate the barrel bushing clockwise to the 12 o’clock position and remove to the front.