7.62 x 25 Tokarev Load Data

The 7.62x25mm Tokarev is a type of bottlenecked pistol cartridge developed in the Soviet Union in 1930 for use in their semi-automatic pistols. It was designed to be a compact and powerful round, much like the 7.63 Mauser it was based on.<br><br>The 7.62x25mm Tokarev uses a lighter 87 grain FMJ bullet that produces velocities approaching 1,500 feet per second with an energy level of 593 ft/lbs at the muzzle, making it one of the fastest handgun rounds available today. This makes it ideal for close quarters combat or hunting small game at short ranges – while still remaining capable of penetrating body armor up to NIJ Level IIIA protection (though some reports suggest higher protection levels as well).<br><br>Due to its rather unique properties, various weapons have been chambered for this caliber over the years; from submachine guns, rifles and shotguns to even full-size handguns. The most notable firearm designed for it is obviously the famous Soviet TT-30 and later TT-33 semi-automatic pistol – which saw service with numerous armies around the world and remained one of Russia’s standard military sidearms until 1951 when it was replaced with the Makarov PM pistol using a 9x18mm cartridge.<br><br>