The local pawn/gunshop brought in a couple pallets of Romanian TT-33s. $199 CDN, in case with 2 mags. Some re-blued, some original finish.
For the price, and considering most ammo is $.15-$.35/round, I think it will be a fun plinker for when I’m out prospecting, or berry-picking. While it’s unlikely to be super-effective against a large predator, it should be plenty loud to just shoo them away, I would think.
You won't be disappointed. I own both the TT33 and CZ 52 and like them both.
That price is about what you'd pay for a new .22 semi auto pistol. The cartridge is certainly a man stopper but I wouldn't trust it against something like black bear, but should do fine against wolves, coyotes and cougars. Some loads are hotter than others but yes they are loud.