Russian Pistol Question

[Tokarevsrule]

I would like to know why the Russians went to the makarov design from the tokarev. I have a yugo m57 and have looked at makarovs, and I think the tok looks like a more refined and modern design. It has a 1911 style mag release instead of a heel release. The slide release is also designed better IMHO. The only reason I can see is the lack of a safety. I know why they switched calibers, only want to know about design.

 

[Kendal Black]

Blowback is cheaper to make than locked breech, & easier to make accurate.

I suppose they also decided the safety catch idea was more than just an effete capitalist fad.

 

[JustinJ]

I would think capacity may have been a part of it. Not sure about the velocity of Makarov rounds but i would guess the ability to effectively silence its bullet is probably easier.

 

[PabloJ]

They had some Walther PP samples and liked what they seen.

 

[harmon rabb]

Cheaper to produce pistol, cheaper to produce ammo.