The ammo was so cheap that I bought a bunch of it and started looking for anything that would shoot it. I developed a fondness for the Tokarevs. All of them. Now you can get PPU and other good non-corrosive ammo pretty cheap. I still run only surplus through the PPS-43. I really want a carbine that will shoot the 7.62x25.

They are a bit pricey, but there's companies that make AR uppers and magazines for the x25.

I will buy one if I can find one. The quest begins. kf7mjf is getting the blame for my renewed interest in this old friend, 7.62x25, and my renewed old quest for a carbine. An AR upper would make the most sense if I could find one.

Bought a few of these in Romanian and Yugo flavors back when they were around 2 Benjamins, and the main appeal was the ammo which IIRC around 10 cents. The Yugo is superior with the better safety and extra capacity. Some folks remove the import safety, particularly on the Romys b/c they suck.

Deals then were too good to pass up.

When you want a pistol that penetrates, there is no equal. The Boxotruth did a test of a variety of handguns, and this one is the only one that penetrated the USGI kevlar helmet.

I also like the flatness of it. It is a very thin pistol that makes the 1911 feel fat. I like the ergos just fine. Sure, it could use a lot of improvements, which would come in the succeeding decades. But for an "old gun" that shoots a very hot caliber, it is impressive.

It's actually a pretty sexy pistol too.