Polish TT-33

[DoggyDaddy]

Got this today... Can't wait to get ammo and try it out!

 

[seamus]

That is really sharp! I've been lusting after that pistol ever since I saw it in "Enemy At The Gates."

 

[DoggyDaddy]

That is really sharp! I've been lusting after that pistol ever since I saw it in "Enemy At The Gates."

I didn't really pay any attention to the pistols in the movie the 2 or 3 times I've watched it because I was more focused on the Mosins. Now I've got an excuse to watch it again! Got it for a good price from Classic Arms...

I think it looks like a 1911's skinny little brother. Now I need to find an IWB holster for it.

 

[seamus]

It's the pistol that Kruschev hands to the disgraced general.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

That's in absolutely fantastic condition!! Has it been refinished?

They're amazingly simple firearms. Think Glock has "few" parts?

This thing has like 15 total, and that's including the barrel, spring, guide rod, slide, and frame. LOL

If you can see the combat sights, they're plenty accurate, too.

Good buy, man!

-J-

 

[sprshggy07]

I've been wanting one of these for awhile now. That one seems really nice too.

 

[JettaKnight]

That's a good looking gun!

Mind if I ask where you got it? I'm considering getting one for my collection.

 

[Denny347]

Just like their VIS35, M44, and AK's...the Polish TT33's weapons were more finely finished than their combloc brethren. I put them up there with the Yugoslavians as far as attention to detail. Fine pistol you have. I bought mine from SOG back in 2001 or so, it is pre-circle 11. I managed to find original Polish grips for my year from a guy in Poland

 

[fullmetaljesus]

I have a Polish GF, and would love to get a Polish pistol, but I was worried it would be hard to find ammo for it.

 

[JettaKnight]

I have a Polish GF, and would love to get a Polish pistol, but I was worried it would be hard to find ammo for it.

The TT-33 is 7.62x25, There's basically Bulgarian surplus only right now, but some limited commercial loads.

The P-64 is 9x18, there's lots of cheap ammo for it now.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

The TT-33 is 7.62x25, There's basically Bulgarian surplus only right now, but some limited commercial loads.

The P-64 is 9x18, there's lots of cheap ammo for it now.

Good to know, thanks! isn't the 9x18 the standard 9mm round?

 

[DaveL]

9x19 is the more common 9mm Lugar or parabellum. 9x18 is the mak (makarov).

 

[fullmetaljesus]

9x19 is the more common 9mm Lugar or parabellum. 9x18 is the mak (makarov).

ah, thank you.

 

[JettaKnight]

Has anyone bought one of these from Classic Arms? I'd be curious to know the quality.

Added:
Yes, it's true I missed post 3.

 

[KG1]

Has anyone bought one of these from Classic Arms? I'd be curious to know the quality.

I believe the OP stated in the 3rd. post that he got his from classic arms for a good price.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Just like their VIS35, M44, and AK's...the Polish TT33's weapons were more finely finished than their combloc brethren. I put them up there with the Yugoslavians as far as attention to detail. Fine pistol you have. I bought mine from SOG back in 2001 or so, it is pre-circle 11. I managed to find original Polish grips for my year from a guy in Poland

That's awesome! What is the significance of the "circle 11"? Mine has it, and it was made in 1952. If the box is correct it was made by Radom.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I managed to find original Polish grips for my year from a guy in Poland

Check out some of these custom grips... a little salty, but man are they purty!

http://www.marschalgrips.com/tt33wr/tt33wr.htm

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Has anyone bought one of these from Classic Arms? I'd be curious to know the quality.

Added:
Yes, it's true I missed post 3.

From what I've seen of it after stripping it down and cleaning it, everything looks good. Classic Arms was "different" to deal with. They're not real communicative while the order is in process. No ship confirmation, etc.. I had to call them to find out it had shipped after seeing that my card had been charged. Ordered last Wednesday and had the gun on Monday though, so it was actually pretty quick turnaround. I've got 2 more mags coming, probably tomorrow.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

That's in absolutely fantastic condition!! Has it been refinished?

They're amazingly simple firearms. Think Glock has "few" parts?

This thing has like 15 total, and that's including the barrel, spring, guide rod, slide, and frame. LOL

If you can see the combat sights, they're plenty accurate, too.

Good buy, man!

-J-

Thanks! Nope, not refinished... all original. The breakdown isn't as simple as the CZ 82, but it's still not bad. The front barrel lug is different. Never had a pistol that had one before. It's good that it's easy to break down, since the cheap ammo is all corrosive. For ~10 - 15 cents a round, I don't mind a little extra cleaning.

 

[JohnP82]

Very nice! Congrats and enjoy! Looks good