This video reviews the Norinco 213 pistol, a Chinese copy of the TT-33 Tokarev, chambered in 9mm Luger. The presenter demonstrates shooting the pistol with various ammunition types, including Blazer Brass and Federal HST, and tests its performance on reactive targets such as a Monster Energy can, cauliflower, and a watermelon. A notable issue encountered was a tack-welded magazine base plate spring, hindering magazine removal.
This video from Military Arms Channel explores commercial variants of the Makarov and Tokarev pistols, focusing on 'wide-body' models like the IJ-70-17AH and Norinco 213A. The expert analysis highlights differences in magazine capacity, grip thickness, and notes potential reliability issues with certain commercial imports, offering valuable insights for collectors and enthusiasts.
This video offers an expert-level review of various Chinese-manufactured firearms, challenging the common perception that they are inherently 'junk.' The host, demonstrating high authority and analytical skill, evaluates models like the Norinco 213, Zhongzhou Coach Gun, Type 56 SKS, and LA-K12 Puma. The analysis highlights significant variations in quality, with military surplus like the SKS performing well, while civilian models often exhibit ergonomic flaws and a lack of refinement compared to Western counterparts. The review emphasizes that while Chinese firearms can offer value, they typically do not match the polish or user-friendly design of more expensive options.
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