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Posted: 8/20/2022 8:38:39 AM EDT
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I would definitely go with a the heavier mainspring. The P-64 is one of just a very few guns that I hated to shoot because of how sharp the recoil was.
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Posted: 8/20/2022 8:52:24 AM EDT
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Awful awful pistol. And I can say this because I own one.
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Posted: 8/20/2022 11:55:26 AM EDT
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I'd honestly try and find something a bit more comfortable to carry and shoot. My P-64 is quite accurate, i'd probably be even more accurate with it if I wasn't worried about it carving up the web of my hand with every shot. I currently have a half healed wound in my hand from shooting it last week?? Even after replacing the springs with a Wolff spring kit it remains one of my least pleasant to shoot handguns. I've never looked into it but I bet finding good quality CCW holsters for it won't be easy.
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Posted: 8/20/2022 12:15:51 PM EDT
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Fun pistol; but it's heavy for it's size, very sharp recoil, and a long and heavy DA trigger pull. I could see myself carrying it, but it would't be my first choice.
ETA: If I was going to carry it, I wouldn't fuck with any of the springs and risk the reliability. A bunch of years ago there was a guy on (possibly a Makarov) forum who was making new color molded new grips for P64s. |
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Posted: 8/20/2022 12:50:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I would definitely go with a the heavier mainspring. The P-64 is one of just a very few guns that I hated to shoot because of how sharp the recoil was. I would leave it alone, you don;t want to ruin it's reliability. And I think you meant recoil spring. I don't think OP wants a heavier trigger, the stock trigger is pretty heavy as-is from what I've read. I did lots of research on these fine little guns because I really, really wanted. Still do! But I ended up getting some Beretta 80 series pistols as they popped up. I remember when the P64s were selling for like 225 and stuff. What are they going for now? |
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Posted: 8/20/2022 12:56:00 PM EDT
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Glock 19
Glock 43 Glock 48 Sig 365 |
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Posted: 8/20/2022 3:59:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Glock 19 Glock 43 Glock 48 Sig 365 This in Curios and relics sub-forum. Please don't spam/troll with glocksucker posts.  @18B30 |
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Posted: 8/20/2022 5:14:11 PM EDT
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 I'm just kidding bro! |
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Posted: 8/20/2022 6:18:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'd honestly try and find something a bit more comfortable to carry and shoot. My P-64 is quite accurate, i'd probably be even more accurate with it if I wasn't worried about it carving up the web of my hand with every shot. I currently have a half healed wound in my hand from shooting it last week?? Even after replacing the springs with a Wolff spring kit it remains one of my least pleasant to shoot handguns. I've never looked into it but I bet finding good quality CCW holsters for it won't be easy. I found a decent kydex holster and magazine holder off ebay for around $50 shipped While it isn’t my first choice it is way more accurate then my ruger lcp was, i sent it back to ruger for repair and just got it back waiting to shoot it. I did buy a ruger max 9 from the classified section here and hopefully it will be sent out soon, With paying close to $600 for maryland w$c class, then fingerprint, maryland application fee and i did the Florida permit and fingerprints as well since the class worked for them too, I don’t have the money for the latest carry pistols. The p64 will have to serve me until i can get the ruger max 9. I still have to come up with the ffl dealer fee and md registration fee. |
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Posted: 8/20/2022 7:23:48 PM EDT
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I like my P64. Shoot very well in single action. First round double action is very heavy. I would carry it but would carry my cz 82 first if I was only limited to C&R pistols. Yes the P64 is heavy but mine is quite accurate. If it's what you have then it is good
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Posted: 8/21/2022 1:33:26 PM EDT
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Quoted: Does anyone concealed carry a p64? I know this is kind of frowned upon here but has anyone refinished modified or changed the grips on their p64? Yes, but... I have one as a garage gun and if my wife invades the man cave (aka garage) and issues a decree of "thou shall go to the store." I usually just grab my P64, sticky holster and shove it in my pocket. If I didn't have to worry about going in the house and getting issued a full on shopping list I'd go grab my Model 60 no dash, which is pretty much C&R at this point too. FWIW, I think the P64 is a good gun. Mine has a 18lb hammer, 20lb recoil, and +5% magazine spring. It runs good it seems, I just prefer other guns and rounds. I put a Hogue slip on grip on it after I removed the Maschall grips. The pocket holster has only been used a couple of times. I had been just shoving it in my pocket or Mexican carrying it.  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/23/2022 7:57:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I would definitely go with a the heavier mainspring. The P-64 is one of just a very few guns that I hated to shoot because of how sharp the recoil was. No doubt. Even with the spring and rubber grips that thing hurts |
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Posted: 8/25/2022 8:54:41 PM EDT
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I always liked the fact that if you run out of rounds with a P64 you still have a pretty good club. Cannot say the same about an LCP.
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Posted: 9/22/2022 3:56:11 AM EDT
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Love my P64. It's a great specimen, accurate and smooth as silk action. Picked it up back in the glory days for $140. I don't bother trying to fire double action with that horrible first pull.....only complaint.
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Posted: 9/29/2022 4:11:17 PM EDT
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On paper the P64 looks like it would be a great CCW pistol. I bought 2 from a guy and planned to do so. Then I took them to the range and hated them. Heavy DA, slide bite and tiny sights
I sold them both and haven't looked back since. They might have been fun as a range toy but I wouldn't ever carry one for defense. |
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Posted: 9/29/2022 10:08:28 PM EDT
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The p64 was never designed as a match grade pistol. For what it is the p64 is a good pistol. The sights are good for at least 25 yards. The double action is stiff i don’t think it is over the top.
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Posted: 9/30/2022 5:05:59 AM EDT
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Mine is very accurate. Better than my wife's shield 9mm.
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Posted: 9/30/2022 8:56:33 PM EDT
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I think they are out of production bit, Russ from PolishIron.com used to make some nice grips. I bought a pair for my Makarov that are a favorite.
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