Can I use my tokarev for IDPA?

[IanC]

I am a new shooter to IDPA ive been to about 4 matches now and shoot SSR.
My GP100. A company canadaammo was selling $99 9mm tokarev pistols. I couldnt resist so I bought one and might buy another.

Can they be shot in IDPA? If not i will keep with my GP. I did a search and found nothing. Im only shooting club level IDPA so its not vey serious but if i go further can i still use it?.

Thank you


IanC

[Mike the Wolf]

Depends on the Tokarev and where it was produced, and the condition of the barrel. The 9mm's are usually Norincos, and those are very good. I'm not sure how good it would be for competition, but I can say that Tokarevs are good guns.

[VegasOPM]

It has to fit in a box 8-3/4" x 6" x 1-5/8" and weigh less than 46 oz. Power factor (bullet weight in gr x velocity in feet per second/ 1000) has to be over 125. If it fits these criteria, there should be a place for it. Give it a shot (pun intended). I doubt that it will be as competitive as a Glock 34 or a Wilson 1911- but it might be fun and its sure to start a conversation.


edit: The standard loading of a 90gr bullet at 1340fps will not make major- so it isn't eligible to shoot for score.

[IanC]

Sorry for the lack of info Its a norinco M213 not a converted original model.
I was planning on using american eagle factory 9mm luger. This will be a fun gun but will fit in the box. So im just wondering if it would count. Like i said ive never seen or heard of anyone using one. Its kind of a sloppy action rough crude pistol. Im still tossing the idea of forgetting about it and using my ruger.

IanC

[VegasOPM]

Take it out to a Club match- have fun...

[Jim Watson]

I think a Tokarev will fit The Box and one in 9mm is legitimate on caliber (as a .30 is not.)

I would get it clear with the local MD and SO about what a safe starting condition for the gun is. With no manual safety, I would not allow it to start cocked and UNlocked. Leaves you the option of uncocking (check that the firing pin is inertial and not full length) and thumbcocking after the draw; or of starting with the chamber empty and racking the slide as you present the gun.

[Realbigo]

I say go for it. I've had a ball shooting "scenarios" w/ my CZ52.

[ChronoCube]

IanC did you get this from Marstar Canada?
http://www.marstar.ca/gf-norinco/T33-NP-17.shtm

I take it you live in Canada? There is a note saying Chinese-made firearms can't be imported into the USA...

[Dan Crocker]

Give it a shot (pun intended).

I can't resist. http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=puns

[SharpsDressedMan]

That's what I love about IDPA/ USPSA. A gun that has served a major military for decades may or may not be allowed as a defensive/tactical pistol for competition. Fortunately, or unfortunately, real life doesn't alway resemble a game...... ANYWAY, I hope they DO allow it, as personal proficiency with ANY weapon is more important than the caliber, make, model, etc.