IWB holster for a Tokarev

[Al-Mumit]

Not the best carry pistol by far, but its what I've got. I'm having quite a bit of trouble finding an IWB that'll fit it right though. I have an 1911 OWB that fits it OK but not great. Anyone have any ideas where to get one that'll fit?

[Deanimator]

Originally Posted by Al-Mumit

Not the best carry pistol by far, but its what I've got. I'm having quite a bit of trouble finding an IWB that'll fit it right though. I have an 1911 OWB that fits it OK but not great. Anyone have any ideas where to get one that'll fit?

1. Does it have an added manual safety? If not, how do you carry it? If it doesn't have the thumb safety, I wouldn't even CONSIDER carrying it. I sure wouldn't carry it hammer back with no safety. If you plan to carry it hammer down on a loaded chamber, have you tried QUICKLY drawing and cocking? I'd never carry a firearm with an empty chamber.

2. Something specifically tailored to a Browning High Power ought to work.

[zachomega]

I have a Romanian TTC and I REALLY DO NOT suggest carrying this gun. I have posted this before elsewhere but, firstly, there is no firing pin safety. That is, if the pistol has one in the chamber and you hit the hammer hard enough, cocked or not, it will go off.

Also, the hammer assembly isn't terribly reliable. You hit the gun hard enough, I promise you the hammer will fall.

The safety on the gun is a joke. It was added after the fact for import.

The sights are pretty lousy on these guns as well.

If you are using FMJ, you are going to have to seriously consider what is behind the target...and possibly what is behind that. I cannot attest to the quality of the HP ammo available for Tokarevs (wolf made) nor the reliability of the pistols shooting it.

Additionally, if you are using surplus ammo, you may get light primer strikes which will seriously compromise any tactical advantage of having a gun should you ever need to use it.

I realize you said this is the only gun you have (or at least implied it), but consider the lack of a holster a sign from above and do yourself a favor and find a more suitable firearm. There are plenty of good picks that can be had for 300$ or less.

-Zach

[Biggfoot44]

1 Trial & error of whatever you find at local dealer, gunshow.
2 Have one made by FIST Inc (on web)
3 give consideration to sugguestion for modern pistol. Even if staying with a C&R on purpose , a Mak is much more suitable.

[Deanimator]

Originally Posted by zachomega

I have a Romanian TTC and I REALLY DO NOT suggest carrying this gun. I have posted this before elsewhere but, firstly, there is no firing pin safety. That is, if the pistol has one in the chamber and you hit the hammer hard enough, cocked or not, it will go off.

That by itself isn't a problem. No M1911 I've ever owned had a firing pin safety. How hard is "hard enough" is open to question. With a properly manufactured and maintained M1911, that's pretty hard indeed. I've never owned or fired a Tokarev, so I don't know if they're the same.

That however, combined with no or an iffy thumb safety could be a serious problem.

[zachomega]

Sure, but they have a grip safety which prevents the hammer from moving.

The trigger safety is an absolute joke. My girlfriend said, "what is this button for?" and the safety literally fell apart on the floor.

1911s also don't have a hammer assembly that borders on being a joke. It is cool how the tokarev is so modular, but again, I cannot suggest this gun for carry.

-Zach

Originally Posted by Deanimator

That by itself isn't a problem. No M1911 I've ever owned had a firing pin safety. How hard is "hard enough" is open to question. With a properly manufactured and maintained M1911, that's pretty hard indeed. I've never owned or fired a Tokarev, so I don't know if they're the same.

That however, combined with no or an iffy thumb safety could be a serious problem.

[H.E. Pennypacker]

I could make a holster specifically for the Tokarev...we'd just need to meet at least twice: once so I could trace the gun, the second time to mold the leather around it...if you'd be interested.

[Al-Mumit]

My problem is that I currently don't have the money to buy myself a new pistol. When outside of Philly I OC it hammer down on an empty chamber. Its easier to draw & chamber than it is to draw & cock (from halfcock) for me. When my C&R comes in I might go for a CZ-82 for a carry pistol but as of right now things aren't looking bright money wise.

As for ammo, I do use the wolf HP.

Pennypacker, PM sent.