This is more of a rant than anything.
Trying to pay around with this awesome little rounds is starting to get annoying. Reloading data is almost nonexistent, and most online data is labeled "CZ-52 ONLY". I own a Romanian TT-C (TT-33 clone) BTW. The data in the Lyman 49th manual pairs it with the 7.63x25 Mauser, which is a lower pressure round. As such, the data is what I would consider anemic. The 93gr FMJ data maxes out at just over 1300 FPS. When you can get factory 85gr ammo that hits 1700 FPS, I find that unacceptable. You wouldn't limit 38 Super to 38 ACP levels, so why on earth would you do that for the Tokarev? It's high velocity is what makes it such a cool and effective round.
Back to the CZ-52 issue. From what I can find, the idea that it's somehow stronger than the TT-33 dates back to the 70s when some gun writer in their infinite wisdom decided to make that claim. After that, it spread like wildfire because after all "if it's in a gun magazine, it MUST be true!". From what I and others can find, that's really not the case. The roller lock system is stronger, but the gun itself is not. Apparently the CZ-52 has a problem of going "bang, bang, boom!" far more often than the TT-33 does. Maybe because idiots believe it can handle hotter ammo? I dunno. Either gun won't handle a diet of sub gun ammo for long. I see absolutely no reason why the TT-33 can't handle the same standard 7.62 Tokarev loading that the CZ-52 can.
Anybody else tired of reloading sources watering down their data? I've heard that the Hornady manual has REAL 7.62x25 Tokarev data, and better than that, they have it for the .309" 90gr XTPs that I like to use. I guess I will pick up a copy. The amount of lawyer interference (watering down), and misinformation on the web is just getting old.
Ok, rant over. I feel better now, lol.