Wednesday 6 October 2010

Tokarev TT-33 [Airsoft gas blowback]...finally here!

Made in Japan
Operating principle: Gas blowback airsoft, semiautomatic
Ammunition: 6mm plstic BB

In end of 1920s the Red Army was looking to replace its aging stocks of revolvers with modern automatic pistols. 7.63 x 25mm Mauser cartridge (with minor changes) was selected to become new pistol ammunition and was designated as 7.62mm/0.30in Tokarev. The new pistol design adopted was the TT-30 (Tula-Tokareva M1930), later refined to the TT-33 standard that was designed to be manufactured faster.

The TT-33 was hampered with various design problems during the early stages of its service. These problems were corrected by 1941 and soonTT-33 gained reputation for reliability and ruggedness.

This Hudson made replica is gas blowback operated. Nice realism increasing detail is hiding of gas valve under removable magazine plate. Blowback recoil is quite good indoors and most importantly this replica model succesfully captures the atmosphere of Soviet TT-33 pistol and copies succesfully even the hard trigger pull of TT-33. Plastic and zinc materials have been well used in this HP (Hyper Plastic) version to create authentic feel. Good choice for anyone looking to complement their Red Army re-enactment/airsoft outift.

Technical specifications:
Lenght: 195mm
Weight: 585g (unloaded)
Magazine capacity: 10+1
Recommended gas: HFC134a
Hop Up: Yes, adjustable
Materials: Hyper-plastic (Black HP model) and zinc alloy
Firing mechanism: Gas blowback system
Firing mode: Single action/semiautomatic
Energy: Under 0.6J (in normal room temperature)

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