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by robhdpdx
August 9th, 2008, 12:41 am
Forum: General P-64 Discussion
Topic: Thumbrest plastic grip
Replies: 8
Views: 5204

Thumbrest plastic grip

What's the problem with the thumbrest grip? Cracking is of course bad, but I'd always have my original grip to replace it if that happened. I really enjoy the accuracy of this weapon, and intuitively think that a thumbrest would enhance this. Also, on the subject of cracking...anyone on here have th...
by robhdpdx
August 8th, 2008, 2:50 am
Forum: General P-64 Discussion
Topic: Thumbrest plastic grip
Replies: 8
Views: 5204

Thumbrest plastic grip

I noticed that the P-64 in the banner for this site has a plastic thumbrest grip. I've also noticed a that a couple people have mentioned that their original grips have a thumbrest. My grips do not. Does anyone know where I can obtain this, or have one to sell? I'm assuming that I only need a left s...
by robhdpdx
July 19th, 2008, 1:39 am
Forum: Modifications, Fixes, and Repairs
Topic: Wolff springs
Replies: 5
Views: 4829

Wolff springs

I recently purchased some springs from Wolff, as recommended on this site. I got the 3-spring pack of 18, 19, and 20-lb. mainsprings, the 17-lb. mainspring, and the 22-lb. recoil spring. I guess that completing my collection should have included getting the 20-lb. recoil spring, but I'll cross that ...
by robhdpdx
July 9th, 2008, 1:14 am
Forum: Carry Gear, Holsters, etc.
Topic: Hearing Protection
Replies: 16
Views: 11472

Hearing Protection

dwd, If you don't mind the cost, you can invest in some Wiley-X protective eyewear for him. The set they issued me for the sandbox came with a setup to wear them like goggles by removing the part that goes behind your ears and replacing it with a snap-in elastic band. The elastic band can be stretch...
by robhdpdx
June 28th, 2008, 3:36 am
Forum: General P-64 Discussion
Topic: Initial Impressions
Replies: 3
Views: 2989

Initial Impressions

So I just got my P-64 a few weeks ago and I thought I'd share some thoughts and experiences on the subject. I bought a 1976 unissued with two mags for $189 at the Portland, OR gun show. I had the guy throw in an additional new mag for $20. I couldn't wait to shoot it, and went straight to the range....
by robhdpdx
June 19th, 2008, 12:21 am
Forum: General P-64 Discussion
Topic: Gun Show Prices - Keep it Current
Replies: 2
Views: 2957

Gun Show Prices - Keep it Current

Bought one unissued with 2 magazines for $189.00 at the Portland, Oregon gun show a couple weeks ago.