Help with first c&r handgun purchase

[Burgman50]

Finally received my c&r today(mailed it Jan 4). I already have a 91/30 and a M44, so time to get an affordable pistol. I currently do not own one. I'm leaning toward a Romanian TTC from classic for 229. A friend has an east german 1961 Makarov with 2'nd mag for 300. If you think the Mac is a real steal at 300 then I'll go that route. If not a steal, then prefer the 7.62 x25 Tokarev. I cannot check stock at SOG or Century because account not set up yet. Any good deals or pistols I should consider there or any where else? Oh, I don't want to spend much over 300 unless it is a steal.
Thanks for your expertise!!

[SA1911a1]

I can't comment on the value of the Mak, but I can tell you, if you get the Tokarev, you will not be sorry. I have both, I rarely shoot the Mak, but I shoot the Tokarev often.

[Celt]

I know where you can buy a nagant for 155. Just a thought.

[Burgman50]

I have thought about a nagant, would be a fantastic addition to the pair of Mosins. But I need a Good inexpensive ammo shooter, and use the rest of budget for a ww2 or Korean war semi auto rifle to use in local matches. After that I will get nagant.

[NCMN]

SOG has Romanian Toks for $209 says the M57s are sold out.

[Burgman50]

That's 20 bucks cheaper than classic . Guess I need to get them my license so I can buy one.

[mogunner]

Classic will accept a scanned copy of your license, make sure it's signed. Run off a bunch of copies of your license, don't do like some have and sign the original!

[Burgman50]

I've read the horror stories about people signing the original. I already made copies and filed the original.

[Burgman50]

UPDATE---thanks for all the advice. Today I ordered a Romanian TTC........and a 1891 Nagant............and a Yugo SKS. I hate this forum!!

[desdem12]