29.04.2019
2004 is considered the heyday of traumatic weapons on the Russian market. During these years, many trauma models appeared that are still popular today. The Leader TT pistol is the first development, which is an adaptation of a military weapon for traumatic cartridges.
At the first stages of sales, it was very popular, but the consumer quickly realized that the quality of this pistol leaves much to be desired, even though it was converted from a combat pistol. It began to break down faster than traumatic equipment created from scratch.
general information
As mentioned above, Leader TT was published in 2004. Its creation and further production was carried out at the Molot enterprise, where they also dismantled and eliminated defects in pistols already sold.
The weapon belonged to the small-caliber class, used for self-defense. In 2004, there were few such protection products on the market, so Leader TT took a good position in the market. But even at a time when buyers had few options, everyone could choose something more durable and reliable than this traumatic pistol.
The increased demand for it was caused precisely by the fact that this weapon was converted from a combat TT. Therefore, not only people looking for a high-quality weapon for self-defense, but also history buffs were interested in trauma.
Competent pricing was of additional interest. The manufacturer did not set a high price tag on its gun, which attracted even more buyers.
What ammo should I use?
In 2004, the armory presented to the world a sample of the latest 10x32 cartridges, equipped with two rubber bullets. The main feature of this caliber is the high kinetic energy at the moment of firing. The manufacturer claims that it ranges from 80 to 100 J (which is already an incredible value for trauma), but in fact the figure can be much higher. It all depends on the individual characteristics of each trunk.
Why is so much energy needed? The thing is that when fired, the weapon must fire two ballistic projectiles at once. 10x32 cartridges fly out with enormous initial speed, but after a few meters they noticeably slow down as the kinetic energy is spent on a couple of bullets. That is why it will be almost impossible to achieve good accuracy of fire at long distances with standard ammunition, but when fired at point-blank range, the bullets hit just right.
In addition, we should also not forget that the presence of two ammunition increases the likelihood of hitting the target. Yes, the target range should be a maximum of five meters, but in most cases this is more than enough to make a shot without missing. The spread from such a distance will be approximately 10 centimeters from the aiming point. Even if you fail to hit the enemy the first time, the second shot will not take long to arrive, because the automatic reloading system always works properly.
Specifications
Since the Leader was converted from a combat TT, it inherited from its ancestor not only the materials and basic mechanisms, but also the dimensions.
Whether such a traumatic pistol is suitable for regular self-defense or not is a matter of taste. Some people love a compact weapon, while others, on the contrary, prefer a massive and impressive specimen. This plays a certain psychological role in a conflict situation.
Specifications:
- Charges of 10x32 caliber are used;
- The length of the gun is 196 millimeters;
- The barrel length is 116 millimeters;
- The height of the gun is 120 millimeters;
- The width of the gun is 30 millimeters;
- The weight of the unloaded gun is 770 grams;
- The magazine holds up to 8 ammunition.
Each person decides for himself whether it is convenient for him to carry such a large injury with him every day. With it you can immediately forget about concealed carrying; given the size of the TT, this is difficult.
Reviews
Especially for readers in our article, we have collected several interesting reviews about the TT “Leader” 10x32, which will help a gun lover decide on a purchase. All comments from owners from various thematic forums were carefully studied by us, so that among the huge variety of stories and meaningless text you could highlight the most important thing.
- Most of the negative reviews and disputes are associated with the high accuracy of fire of this weapon. Defenders of the Leader TT note that the pistol is intended exclusively for self-defense, so one should not have counted on a good indicator from the very beginning. Opponents of this statement claim that “Hammer” acted dishonestly by developing a weapon that has “TT” in its name, but is incredibly different from its ancestor.
- There is also a huge amount of negative commentary surrounding the cost of weapons. The price for a traumatic pistol in Moscow is around 20 thousand rubles, which is incredibly expensive (especially for a domestically produced model). Many people note that for a similar price you can buy a good Italian or American model of a traumatizer, but there are also those who say that the model is so expensive because of its unsurpassed technical characteristics and appearance.
- You can also find many comments from customers who were completely satisfied with the products from. People note that they have been using a traumatic pistol for several years, but it has never let them down in difficult situations. In most cases, hooligans only need to see a weapon, after which their ardor noticeably cools down. However, in case of escalation of situations, the weapon always hits the target. This may be due to the fact that the ammunition has two rubber bullets at once.
- Collectors note that they were extremely pleased with the purchase, since it almost exactly copies the famous Soviet model. However, we should not forget that such people, as a rule, value exclusively appearance and are unlikely to fire at least one shot from a weapon in their entire lives. They don’t even care about other buyers’ arguments that they could have purchased some imported equivalent for that price. Soviet weapons are what they see in the Leader TT.
- As for the dimensions and ergonomics, opinions vary greatly. On the one hand, buyers assure that the gun is quite large, so wearing it under clothes will be extremely inconvenient. However, other people claim that the Leader fits quite well when holstered under a jacket. It is unclear who to believe. Buyers agree on only one thing - the pistol has good ergonomics, like its ancestor, so the owner does not experience discomfort when holding the weapon in his hands.
And all these are just the main topics that forum users touch on in their reviews of the Leader 10x32 TT. Also, many people write that they were satisfied with the number of additional parts or were furious that their trigger mechanism broke in the first month of use. As for defective options, this is a completely separate issue. Sometimes it happens that when purchasing a pistol, you come across a pistol of poor quality. However, do not forget about the opportunity to return the purchase to the store after purchase if the product does not meet the stated characteristics. Molot will kindly provide a replacement sample.
Weapon design
The automation of this traumatic weapon is based on a blowback recoil scheme. The chamber is firmly attached to the frame, which here acts as a barrel. The strength of the pistol was increased by thickening the walls of the chamber. The engineers placed the return spring under the barrel of the gun, which uses 10x32 cartridges. To become more familiar with the structure of the barrel, you can completely disassemble it, which is not difficult.
Low shooting accuracy and large dispersion of rubber bullets are caused precisely by the design of the gun barrel. If there are no complaints about the reliability of the chamber, which is the beginning of the barrel, then the further design was poorly thought out. A thin-walled barrel simulator tube extends forward, the diameter of which is larger than the diameter of the cartridge. In addition, a barrier is installed in the barrel bore, which does not allow firing with live ammunition. It is this that is the main reason for the large spread of bullets when shooting.
From the combat TT there remains a bolt stop, the lever of which is located on the left side of the body. The bolt stop tooth with its main function was retained from the original. To get acquainted with its structure, you can disassemble the weapon.
The sighting mechanism is a standard design. It consists of a fixed front and rear sight, fixed in the dovetail position. The trigger mechanism of this injury is designed as a single-action trigger type. To ensure that the trigger is always in good condition, it must be cleaned regularly when completely disassembled.
Cartridges for Leader TT
Along with the weapon itself, in 2004 it introduced the latest 10x32 ammunition, which is equipped with two bullets. The main feature of these 10x32 caliber charges was the high kinetic energy released during the shot. The box indicated a figure of 80-100 joules, which at that time was simply an incredible value. But there is a catch you need to be aware of. This value is not entirely true. The fact is that this figure is divided by two, since there are two bullets in the 10x32 cartridge. Thus, there is an average value of 40-50 joules per bullet.
The presence of two bullets can only be called an advantage with a stretch. The fact is that you can forget about the accuracy of firing with 10x32 charges from this traumatic pistol. When shooting from two meters from the target, the spread of bullets is 15 centimeters. And it increases as the shooter moves away from the target, which is a significant drawback of this weapon.
On the other hand, having two bullets even with such a large spread is an advantage. Two bullets more or less increases the probability of hitting the target.
Advantages
The traumatic TT "Leader" has a fairly small list of advantages over models produced by other weapons factories. The durability of the device deserves special mention. The gun continues to work properly even after being dropped from a great height. The thing is that in the process of its production a special alloy was used, which included not only stainless steel, but also carbon steel. Breaking the “Leader” will not work just like that.
Despite the fact that the dimensions of the pistol could be smaller, it still remains much more comfortable to carry than most other units produced by competing weapons companies. The traumatic weapon has good ergonomics and fits almost perfectly in the hand. Taking aim with it will not be difficult even at a moving target, since the weight of the device when charged is no more than 900 grams.
Conclusion
This weapon is not clearly bad or good; rather, it can be classified as “average”. For its price it has good characteristics.
The working life of the model will last for a long period, even with regular use for sports or recreational shooting. This is possible due to high-quality materials that were preserved in the traumatic pistol from the original TT.
If you decide to purchase such a tool for regular use, you will need to clean it regularly to keep it in working condition. Disassembly is easy and quick. It is necessary to carefully monitor the cleanliness of the weapon’s mechanisms, as well as the bore. This will significantly extend the service life of the TT Leader.
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Analogs
The leader produces models with power from 2.2 to 3.94 hp. Every chainsaw manufacturer has the same choice of power. Quality is a different indicator than power, and it really is directly related to price. The higher the price, the higher the quality. But there is another indicator - price-quality ratio. According to this indicator, the Leader can lead in the literal sense.
Thanks to the lowest prices among analogues, Leader chainsaws quite reasonably find their buyers. These are tools from the “need for the occasion” category. The price is low, it does its job. Of course, reliability and quality are not their strong point.
