A Chinese copy of a Russian pistol that uses a German round?

Published on July 7, 2023
Duration: 16:29

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.

Quick Summary

The Norinco 213 is a 9mm Luger pistol based on the Soviet TT-33 Tokarev design. Its 9mm magazines often include a rear block to accommodate the shorter cartridge length. A potential maintenance issue involves tack-welded magazine base plate springs, which can severely hinder removal due to lack of leverage.

Chapters

  1. 00:18Introducing the Norinco 213
  2. 00:37Magazine Removal Difficulty
  3. 01:12Norinco 213 vs. TT-33 Tokarev
  4. 01:40Magazine Block Explanation
  5. 02:09Shooting a Monster Energy Can
  6. 03:33Shooting Cauliflower
  7. 04:04Liberty Civil Defense Ammo Test
  8. 06:46Shooting a Baby Watermelon
  9. 09:01Shooting Bug Spray Can
  10. 10:35V8 Splash Jugs - Bullet Stop Test
  11. 13:18V8 Jugs with Kevlar Plate
  12. 14:21Bowling Pin Shooting
  13. 15:06Conclusion & Viewer Interaction

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Norinco 213 pistol?

The Norinco 213 is a Chinese-manufactured semi-automatic pistol that serves as a copy of the Soviet TT-33 Tokarev. It is chambered in 9mm Luger, offering a more common ammunition option than the original Tokarev's 7.62x25mm caliber.

What are the key features of the Norinco 213's 9mm magazine?

The 9mm magazine for the Norinco 213 features a block in the rear. This block is necessary because the 9mm cartridge is shorter than the original 7.62x25mm round, requiring the block to properly position the rounds for feeding.

What issues can arise with Norinco 213 magazines?

One potential issue observed is a tack-welded spring at the base of the magazine. This weld can eliminate leverage points, making the magazine extremely difficult to remove from the firearm for cleaning or reloading.

How does the Norinco 213 perform with different ammunition types?

The Norinco 213 was tested with Blazer Brass and Federal HST 9mm ammunition, as well as high-velocity Liberty Civil Defense rounds. It demonstrated reliable function with these loads during reactive target testing.

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