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Prvi Partizan 7.62 Tokarev FMJ 85 gr 50 Rounds Ammunition - PPH7TF
Brand:
Prvi Partizan
Bullet Type:
Full Metal Jacket
Caliber:
7.62x25mm Tokarev
Capacity:
50
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
85 grain
From:
$16.28
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Winchester Ammunition USA Metric 85 gr Full Metal Jacket 7.62x25mm Tokarev Ammo, 50/box - MC762TOK
Brand:
Winchester
Bullet Type:
Full Metal Jacket
Caliber:
7.62x25mm Tokarev
Grains:
85 grain
Rounds:
50
From:
$25.30
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is 7.62x25 more powerful than 9mm?
Yes, 7.62x25 generates more muzzle energy—typically around 550 ft-lbs versus 9mm's roughly 415 ft-lbs. The Tokarev round achieves this through a lighter, faster bullet in a bottlenecked case. However, 9mm benefits from superior ammunition availability and more effective modern hollow-point loads.
Is 7.62x25 hard to find?
7.62x25 is not particularly hard to find. Commercial producers like Winchester, Prvi Partizan, and Sellier & Bellot all manufacture it, and multiple retailers carry it in stock. It can sell quickly, so buying extra when you find a good price is still a smart move.
What is a 7.62x25 comparable to?
The 7.62x25 Tokarev is most comparable to .30 Mauser, from which it was derived. It exceeds 9mm Luger in velocity and penetration but with a smaller diameter bullet. It is meaningfully compared to .357 Magnum in penetration, though .357 Magnum penetrates deeper, around 16 inches versus the Tokarev's 12-plus inches.
Are Tokarev good guns?
Tokarev pistols are reliable, rugged service weapons with a long track record. They're compact, rarely jam, and are generally affordable on the used market. The ergonomics are decent, though sights are basic and the grip can feel unbalanced. They're solid range or collector guns but lack modern safety features.
Is 7.62x25 still being made?
Yes, 7.62x25 Tokarev is still manufactured. Steinel and other producers make new-production, non-corrosive rounds. Our marketplace shows two variants available from 22 retailers, typically around $29 per box. It remains popular among Tokarev pistol owners and collectors despite being largely replaced in military service.
What are the disadvantages of a Tokarev?
Original Tokarevs essentially lack a proper safety, making them unsafe to carry locked and cocked. Most US imports have a sear-blocking safety added for compliance. Build quality varies widely, especially on surplus or Chinese variants with soft slides and loose tolerances. Sights are often misaligned. The 7.62x25 cartridge has limited modern defensive ammunition availability.
Is 7.62x25 powerful?
7.62x25 Tokarev is a high-velocity pistol cartridge known for exceptional penetration, often defeating soft body armor that stops 9mm rounds. However, its small diameter and lack of expanding ammunition options limit terminal effectiveness compared to modern defensive handgun cartridges.