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by Citroen
February 6th, 2016, 12:34 pm
Forum: Modifications, Fixes, and Repairs
Topic: Brutal Recoil
Replies: 22
Views: 17835

Re: Brutal Recoil udate

FYI - after smoothing the sharp angles of the grip panels and changing to the #20 recoil spring AND with rigger's gloves, the recoil was still stout but manageable. I used the #20 spring to ensure that the slide would still retract for ejection and it did. Now I will try the #22 pound spring. As to ...
by Citroen
January 21st, 2016, 10:42 pm
Forum: Modifications, Fixes, and Repairs
Topic: Brutal Recoil
Replies: 22
Views: 17835

Re: Brutal Recoil

Thanks again for the suggestions. Robert, I commend you for a sharp eye and excellent observation. When I was field striping the gun to install the Wolf recoil spring, I inspected (for the first time) the rear where the stocks meet. Sure enough, there is a sharp ridge which appears to be the way the...
by Citroen
January 15th, 2016, 12:51 am
Forum: Modifications, Fixes, and Repairs
Topic: Brutal Recoil
Replies: 22
Views: 17835

Re: Brutal Recoil

Thank you to all for the helpful replies. My Wolff spring kit came in today so i will make the changes I believe may help. Weasel640 - I especially thank you for the suggestions. Yes, we are not far apart in NC - actually I was born at Fort Bragg - my father was career Army and I was a Bragg Brat. M...
by Citroen
January 2nd, 2016, 10:52 am
Forum: Modifications, Fixes, and Repairs
Topic: Brutal Recoil
Replies: 22
Views: 17835

Brutal Recoil Thanks

Thanks for the suggestions. I am familiar with slide damage to your hand and with hammer bite (been a firearms instructor for 35 years) and this is neither. The skin in the web of my hand was torn and bleeding. I also bought a Star Super B in 9mm at the same time as the P64 and had it with me to try...
by Citroen
January 1st, 2016, 9:26 pm
Forum: Modifications, Fixes, and Repairs
Topic: Brutal Recoil
Replies: 22
Views: 17835

Brutal Recoil

New to this forum but been shooting handguns for over 40 years. Mostly .45 ACP but a mix of others too. I already have a pair of CZ82s which use the 9X18 mm cartridge so, when I ran across the P-64 which is more compact, i bought one. Took it to the range Thursday and the recoil was BRUTAL. After th...