Chinese Type 54 "Tokarev"

[jaytex1969]

I just scored one of these on a whim and, while I wait for it, thought I'd ask you to share your pro's and con's, likes and dislikes.

Also ammo comparisons for those who've had the experience. (commercial vs. surplus, brand A vs. brand B)


Thanks.

Jay

 

[Screwball]

Chinese Type 54 "Tokarev"

They are nice… guessing you got the one with the trigger safety. If so, get a Combloc trigger and swap it in.

I had a Yugo with a safety installed… which I liked (longer grip is good for big hands). But having a “correct” Tokarev is nicer. The Chinese guns out now are actually in pretty decent condition.

If you have one of the R Guns Tokarevs… the rear sight will likely be backwards. Just a heads up.

 

[jaytex1969]

Thanks!

How about your ammo experiences?

 

[jaytex1969]

This is what AIM is calling their X Grade. Some pitting beneath the last refurbishment guaranteed. No returns. Much better than I was expecting.

For two and a half "Benjamins" after tax, shipping and transfer, I'm satisfied (provided it goes BOOM, haha)

Mainly the top of the slide and just a bit under the frame where the import mark is has been affected. Some chatter on the feed ramp is concerning. Only the range will tell there.

 

[jaytex1969]

More pics. Not sure how to get them :in: the body of the post.

 

[jaytex1969]

Continued...

 

[jaytex1969]

Last pics.

 

[Scorch]

Your pics need to be bigger.

 

[jaytex1969]

Dang, I sized them down because most forums limit the sizes...

 

[Nodak1858]

I got my Aim X grade yesterday. I have more Tokarevs than I care to admit. I think these are a good price, especially since the frame is not milled for some cheesy safety. A new trigger and your never knew it had one.I bought a couple of the standard grades a while back, they look brand new.