[Gandalf_The_Gray]

7.62 x 25 Russian for $200-250.

I take it you mean Tokarev. Since the CZ-52s dried up your stuck with the Tokarev. I've heard they have problems with a manual safety (or lack thereof?). They are hardly moderate in power or range and would have serious problems with over penetration in an urban environment. The ammo is cheap and "ball" is generally available as milsurp or new and as most comblock weapons they will stand up to a lot of abuse without much complaint. But they can drill a hole straight through one side of the house and out the other and then continue on a ways.

Regards,
GtG

PS Given a choice I'd go with a CZ-52 if I could find one, the Czechs make wonderful firearms, the Russians not so much.
G

[mylife]

Indeed the Tokarev, originally had no safety.
The ones that have been added on are pretty shoddy.

The CZ 52 on the other hand is a delightful pistol even if the machining is pretty crude.

Neither are acceptable for home defense due to over penetration.

[mountainlion]

I think that is what I have. My mind is like a sieve today. It was made about 56 and with as hard as the trigger pulls it does not need a safety.