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Just took my TT-33 out for her first dance. And lets just say I'm not complaining. Here's a pic of the first magazine, Weaver stance, at 25 feet. In all for the day, I put about 70 rounds downrange and only had one misfeed. I got this gun from Classic Arms, using their shooters package: $250 for the TT-33 and a spam can of Polish ammo (about 1200 rounds). Can't beat it!
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They are a lot of fun. I don't shoot mine as much as I used to. The sights can be difficult at times for my 49 year old eyes.
I recommend pulling the firing pin and spring and check for rust. I pulled mine and that's what I found. I also had the incorrect firing pin retaining pin installed. I got the correct retaining pin and replaced the firing pin spring just this week. I need to get it out and give it a test run.
Thanks Mark for the heads up. I will definitely do that.
Also, I have a CZ-52 in which I replaced the firing pin because the old forged ones were more brittle than the modern milled ones. Do you know if the TT-33's have problems with weak or brittle firing pins?
i have a mak 9x18 for minimal carry times and have found it to be just as trustworthy and effcient:smt023
don't be folled by the esastern block manufactureres. the us was not the only makers of the handgun:smt002
I finally got around to checking the firing pin. No rust whatsoever. Mine must be a true unissued pistol. Looks like I scored.Quote:
Originally Posted by 303Mark
Tell me about the TT-33's safety lever:
Is down "off"? Or is up "off"?
Can you reach it with your thumb while maintaining a firm firing grip?
I believe down is "fire" and up is "safe".Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve M1911A1
I can reach it with my thumb while maintaining a reasonable grip. I have medium sized hands. I'd say it all depends on the size of your hands.
Due to its age, I recommend this pistol for range plinking only.....I wouldn't use this as a carry gun.
Um, you're firing it. Don't you know?Quote:
Originally Posted by up2orbit
I currently frequently carry a design that dates from 1911 (A.D., not B.C., of course). Is the TT-33 older than that?Quote:
Originally Posted by up2orbit
What makes you advise against using it for concealed carry? Please be specific. I really do need the information.
[QUOTE=Steve M1911A1;207021]Um, you're firing it. Don't you know?
Well ya know what dude, I wrote that last post when I didn't have the gun right next to me. No need for snarky comments. Pardon me for not remembering every last detail of a gun I've only shot once.
...OK, now how 'bout answering the rest of my question?