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Post by Carolinaman on May 27, 2017 8:32:15 GMT -5
Hello, A couple of years ago, I got into collecting some surplus pistols and one of my favorites is the venerable Tokarev. I was introduced to the Tok by a friend here and we went out to shoot his and I just kinda "fell in love" with Tokarev. So, shortly after shooting his, I decided to go out and order my own from www.classicarms.com up in North Carolina. Here's a picture of what was delivered to my local gun dealer.  It has relatively low recoil for such a high velocity cartridge and decent (for me) accuracy. After acquiring the Tok, my friend and I decided to form the "Horry County Tokarev Society" (since of course, we may be the only folks in Horry Co. that actually own Toks.... ). Soon after, I acquired a Bulgarian LNIB Makarov... But, that's another story for the thread! Do you own a favorite? Best, Chris |
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Post by ranger566 on May 27, 2017 10:15:38 GMT -5
Beautiful, Chris!!
Steve
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Post by Carolinaman on May 27, 2017 11:17:25 GMT -5
Hello and Thank you ranger566! Another is my favorite is my Bulgarian Makarov that I purchased from SOG gun sales that came as in "unissued" condition. Sorry for the crappy photo, but it was literally coated in cosmoline when I took this picture. It is a fine pistol and shoots really, really well!  Built like the "proverbial tank" and shoots like a "dream". Oh and I am eyeballing some grips on Slav's website to replace the current grips.... Best, Chris |
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Post by vis35 on May 27, 2017 11:29:54 GMT -5
I also enjoy my Tokarev. This (My AVATAR) is a CHI-COM Model 54-1 ca. 1956.  |
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Post by CXM on May 27, 2017 16:39:18 GMT -5
That's a good question... I guess I would have to say the Remington-Rand 1911A1 I bought years ago from the old DCM via the NRA. Hard to beat a 1911.
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CHuck
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Post by vis35 on May 28, 2017 19:28:59 GMT -5
Here's an interesting little German Ortgies .25 acp. ca. 1922. Typical beautiful early German machining and a unique design. Made only from 1918 to 1924 in .25 and .32 acp  |
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Post by Vant on May 30, 2017 15:35:12 GMT -5
Here's an interesting little German Ortgies .25 acp. ca. 1922. Typical beautiful early German machining and a unique design. Made only from 1918 to 1924 in .25 and .32 acp Very nice vis! -Vant
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Post by Vant on May 30, 2017 15:42:39 GMT -5
Well Chris I would have a hard time picking out just one surplus pistol. I guess the Tokarev would also have to be at the top of the list. Especially since we are card carrying members of the HCTS!  But to tell you the truth I really enjoy all of my Warsaw pistols. -Vant
  
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Post by Carolinaman on May 30, 2017 17:23:22 GMT -5
Hello Vant, Just for fun!  The TOK is a fun shooter! Best, Chris |
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Post by mark75h on May 30, 2017 17:43:48 GMT -5
Here's an interesting little German Ortgies .25 acp. ca. 1922. Typical beautiful early German machining and a unique design. Made only from 1918 to 1924 in .25 and .32 acp The Ortgies was also made in .380. In their time the Ortgies were highly regarded as tournament grade target pistols. I have a .25 and a .32 |
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Post by ranger566 on May 30, 2017 22:42:58 GMT -5
Here's an interesting little German Ortgies .25 acp. ca. 1922. Typical beautiful early German machining and a unique design. Made only from 1918 to 1924 in .25 and .32 acp Very nice vis! -Vant
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Post by ranger566 on May 30, 2017 22:43:40 GMT -5
Here's an interesting little German Ortgies .25 acp. ca. 1922. Typical beautiful early German machining and a unique design. Made only from 1918 to 1924 in .25 and .32 acp Very nice vis! -Vant
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Post by ranger566 on May 30, 2017 22:44:22 GMT -5
Super condition, Vis35----especially the stocks!
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Post by sistema1927 on May 31, 2017 8:10:11 GMT -5
The Makarovs are hard to beat. I picked up 3 of the Bulgarian ones way back when they were very reasonable, and ended up paying $125 each, out the door with tax, shipping, NICS, etc. One of them had no import markings, and looked like it had never been issued. The other two were also very nice, but you could tell they had been lightly used and have import marks.
Gave one to my son on his 21st birthday, and the wife appropriated one for her use, but I hung on the best of the bunch.
I would have to say the Mak is my second favorite surplus pistol, behind my Israeli FN Hi Power, but I also have a CZ82 that will give the Mak a run for the money for that second place.
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Post by Vant on May 31, 2017 13:38:22 GMT -5
The Makarovs are hard to beat. I picked up 3 of the Bulgarian ones way back when they were very reasonable, and ended up paying $125 each, out the door with tax, shipping, NICS, etc. One of them had no import markings, and looked like it had never been issued. The other two were also very nice, but you could tell they had been lightly used and have import marks. Gave one to my son on his 21st birthday, and the wife appropriated one for her use, but I hung on the best of the bunch. I would have to say the Mak is my second favorite surplus pistol, behind my Israeli FN Hi Power, but I also have a CZ82 that will give the Mak a run for the money for that second place. Leaving the caliber debate aside I personally believe the Maks make a terrific cc weapon. And their fun as heck to shoot. -Vant
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But to tell you the truth I really enjoy all of my Warsaw pistols. 
