Lindcott Armory Pistol · SAAMI
7.62x25mm Tokarev
High-velocity Soviet pistol cartridge with exceptional penetration for its era.
- Caliber
- 0.3091″ · 7.85 mm
- Introduced
- 1930
- Case
- Rimless
- Parent
- 7.63mm Mauser
- Primary use
- Military
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 1930
- Type
- Pistol
- Origin
- Soviet Union
- Inventor
- Fedor Tokarev
- Manufacturer
- Soviet Military
- Standard
- SAAMI
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Common
- Case capacity
- 11.5 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:9.8
- Primer
- Small Pistol
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 36,259 psi
- Eff. range
- 75 yd
- Max range
- 400 yd
- Recoil
- 12–17 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
- By real loads
- 1,591–1,693 fps · 148 loads
- Parent case
- 7.63mm Mauser
Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).
Performance
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Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
CIP TDCC · approximate| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 7.85 | 0.309 | ~ |
| Neck ⌀ | 8.49 | 0.334 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 9.48 | 0.373 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 19° | — | ✓ |
| Base ⌀ | 9.83 | 0.387 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 9.95 | 0.392 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.32 | 0.052 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 3.96 | 0.156 | ≈ |
| Case length | 25.00 | 0.984 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 35.20 | 1.386 | ✓ |
Size vs familiar rounds
Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. 7.62x25mm Tokarev is highlighted below.
Factory loads
In production — 148 active loads across 43 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 150 →.
| Brand | Load | Grain | Bullet | FPS | ft·lb | BC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inceptor | ARX | 62 | ARX Polymer | 2,000 | 551 | — |
| Surplus | Military Ball | 87 | FMJ | 1,700 | 558 | — |
| Sig Sauer | FMJ | 85 | FMJ | 1,693 | 541 | — |
| Fiocchi | FMJ | 85 | FMJ | 1,693 | 541 | — |
| Magtech | FMJ | 85 | FMJ | 1,693 | 541 | — |
| Wolf | Military Classic | 85 | FMJ Steel Case | 1,693 | 541 | — |
| Red Army Standard | Standard | 85 | FMJ | 1,693 | 541 | — |
| Barnaul | FMJ | 85 | FMJ Steel Case | 1,693 | 541 | — |
| Brown Bear | Brown Bear | 85 | FMJ | 1,690 | 539 | — |
| FÉG | FMJ | 85 | FMJ | 1,650 | 514 | — |
| ZVS | FMJ | 85 | FMJ | 1,650 | 514 | — |
| Sellier & Bellot | FMJ | 85 | FMJ | 1,647 | 512 | — |
| Wolf | Performance FMJ | 85 | FMJ | 1,640 | 508 | — |
| Federal | American Eagle | 85 | FMJ | 1,640 | 508 | — |
| Federal | Federal Premium HST | 85 | HST JHP | 1,640 | 508 | — |
Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.
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Firearms chambered in 7.62x25mm Tokarev
12 models in the database chamber 7.62x25mm Tokarev. Browse all →
Lineage
Connected reference
History
Developed from the 7.63mm Mauser cartridge for the TT-30/TT-33 Tokarev pistol. Standard Soviet sidearm from WWII through the Korean War. China produced massive quantities as the Type 51 cartridge.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 7.62x25mm Tokarev use?
- 7.62x25mm Tokarev typically uses a 1:9.8 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 7.62x25mm Tokarev?
- 7.62x25mm Tokarev uses a 0.3091″ (7.85 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 7.62x25mm Tokarev still in production?
- 7.62x25mm Tokarev is active; typical availability is common.
- What is 7.62x25mm Tokarev used for?
- 7.62x25mm Tokarev is primarily used for military.
- What is 7.62x25mm Tokarev based on?
- 7.62x25mm Tokarev is derived from the 7.63x25mm Mauser case.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 148 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →