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by db4570
January 28th, 2013, 1:09 pm
Forum: General P-64 Discussion
Topic: Does the P-64 definitely not have a drop safety?
Replies: 15
Views: 15737

Re: Does the P-64 definitely not have a drop safety?

Thanks for the informative responses. I think that as much as I like the small size, good looks, and +P+ (compared to 380) performance of the round, this gun is not my ultimate carry gun because of these relatively minor safety issues. It's too bad because it seems really cool, and the community sup...
by db4570
January 20th, 2013, 6:50 pm
Forum: General P-64 Discussion
Topic: Does the P-64 definitely not have a drop safety?
Replies: 15
Views: 15737

Re: Does the P-64 definitely not have a drop safety?

Maybe I spoke too soon. Now I'm learning that these things have a real issue with it being possible to fire by the hammer dropping with the safety off (and finger off the trigger): http://www.p64resource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4378 Is that a different issue than dropping it, though? In ot...
by db4570
January 20th, 2013, 4:33 pm
Forum: General P-64 Discussion
Topic: Does the P-64 definitely not have a drop safety?
Replies: 15
Views: 15737

Re: Does the P-64 definitely not have a drop safety?

Thanks for the info. The other thread on this subject that was recommended above had some very useful info, too. I will keep reading through this stuff and see what I can conclude. It seems like the consensus is that it has a spring-loaded firing pin for preventing accidental discharge when dropped,...
by db4570
January 19th, 2013, 5:02 pm
Forum: General P-64 Discussion
Topic: Does the P-64 definitely not have a drop safety?
Replies: 15
Views: 15737

Does the P-64 definitely not have a drop safety?

I am suddenly wanting a P-64, after reading about how great they are. (I am already looking at nice checkered walnut grips for it before even finding the gun to buy!) My one concern is that it appears there is no sort of "drop safety" to prevent the hammer from firing the gun if dropped wi...