The Tokarev TT-33, which was produced after the TT-30 was the successor of the TT-30. The two were almost identical with the Tokarev TT-33 having a few slight advantages in accuracy and range, even though the TT-30 was a little bit lighter. The TT-33 was made to simplify production of the TT-30. It was a preferred weapon due to it being easy to conceal. It was also very reliable, accurate, cheap, and light. It had a decent range for a pistol thanks to the rare low-caliber, bottlenecked cartridge and was a favorite among troops.