Designed in the mid-1950s, the M57 was an unlicensed copy of the Soviet TT-33 Tokarev. [3] The Yugoslav People's Army had initially attempted to adopt the TT as its standard service pistol after World War II, and a number were delivered by the Soviet Union. [3]

M57: The Zastava Model M57 is an improved copy of the TT-33 made by Zastava Arms, with a longer grip to accommodate a 9-round magazine (as opposed to the TT's eight), and a magazine safety, though the bore is not chromed.

Jan 27, 2011 · We acquired two Tokarev TT-33 variants for this test report. One was a Yugoslavian version, marked as the Model M57. It featured a well-made and cleanly installed thumb safety that permitted normal and confident cocked-and-locked carry.

May 7, 2009 · There are a few differences I saw right off the bat. First off, as previously discussed, the grip is slightly longer. It holds one more round than the TT-33's. A standard TT-33 mag will not work in this pistol. I did try the m57 mag in the russian gun, and it does work, but sticks out slightly.

Apr 16, 2011 · Another functional difference is that many of the M57's actually have a factory thumb safety, unlike the TT-33's which relied on the half cock notch as a safety and are modified with an additional thumb safety in order to be imported into the USA.

The most noteworthy feature of the M57 is its longer grip, which takes a 9-­round magazine rather than the standard 8-­round TT-­33 magazine. Other differences from the standard TT-­33 design include incorporation of a magazine safety and a captive recoil spring.

Apr 2, 2020 · This ends the field strip process for the Zastava M57 and Soviet TT series of pistols. Reassemble in reverse order. Thanks to Dale for sharing his pistol with TFB!

Aug 1, 2023 · Combining the PPS-43 and the TT-33/M57 almost feels like a geriatric version of FN’s Five-Seven pistol and P90 submachine gun PDW combo chambered for 5.7 NATO…almost.

May 24, 2019 · The M57 does have the longer pistol grip, which gives you a nine round magazine, is more comfortable for larger hands, and holds an extra round, which are all pluses. On the other hand, while there are millions of TT-33, 8 round magazines, to be had, there are only a few hundred thousand (if that) of the M57 magazines were made.

Dec 14, 2024 · Host: You’re looking at a M57 Tokarev, a military surplus firearm with a rich heritage. As you can see, the grip is longer than its Russian counterpart, the TT-33. This added length accommodates one extra round in the magazine, bringing the total count to nine. Host: Now, let’s get into some details.