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by mwt
January 2nd, 2016, 12:51 pm
Forum: Modifications, Fixes, and Repairs
Topic: Brutal Recoil
Replies: 22
Views: 18051

Re: Brutal Recoil

Just got mine at Christmas and I installed the 20# recoil spring prior to firing it. Frankly, mine is quite pleasant to shoot compared to my J frame Taurus with stiff handloads. Fired 4 mags with no discomfort or bleeding. It does toss the brass over 20'! I'm shooting Privi hollowpoints.
by mwt
January 2nd, 2016, 12:45 pm
Forum: Modifications, Fixes, and Repairs
Topic: P64 Mag Modification
Replies: 4
Views: 4892

Re: P64 Mag Modification

I have thought of grinding the extension off myself. It would print less. But can't do it! Thanks to Classic's customer service, I had nothing to lose. After carrying it a few days now I really like the modified mag. Don't know if it was the stiffer recoil spring or the fact I was used to stiff 38 ...
by mwt
December 31st, 2015, 9:40 pm
Forum: Modifications, Fixes, and Repairs
Topic: P64 Mag Modification
Replies: 4
Views: 4892

P64 Mag Modification

Santa brought me a Classic P64 with an extra mag for Christmas. Installed Wolff Springs and bought a Remora PPK holster and was all set to begin using it for CCW. Noticed that Classic was thoughtful enough to send my extra mag with the plastic finger extension broken off. After a few minutes working...
by mwt
November 26th, 2015, 10:51 pm
Forum: General P-64 Discussion
Topic: Springs
Replies: 6
Views: 4578

Re: Springs

Wish I had read this thread before attempting to install the 20# spring in my p64. I had already installed the 18# hammer spring and could not get the slide to go back on with the new recoil spring. Thought I had gotten something out of place when I installed the hammer spring. Finally decided to gr...