1926 Tula-Korovin: The First Soviet Semiauto Pistol
The 1926 Tula-Korovin (TK) was the first Soviet semi-automatic pistol, designed by Sergey Korovin. Initially a .32 ACP, it was simplified to a .25 ACP blowback pistol for security agencies and officers. Distinct production patterns exist, with the third pattern featuring a heavier slide for higher-pressure ammunition. Field stripping is straightforward, involving removal of the safety lever and lifting the barrel.









