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by mikethedruid
September 17th, 2016, 8:50 am
Forum: General P-64 Discussion
Topic: P64 new owner
Replies: 6
Views: 6298

Re: P64 new owner

Mags are usually to be found on eBay, as well as many other parts. Good luck with your P64. I love mine. Mine came with 2 mags, but I bought 2 extras from ebay, so I now have 4.
by mikethedruid
July 19th, 2016, 12:49 pm
Forum: General P-64 Discussion
Topic: WELCOME THREAD AND MEM, INFO
Replies: 718
Views: 546704

Re: WELCOME THREAD AND MEM, INFO

Congratulations, Bill ! Welcome to the forum and to a great little pistol. You'll have to tell us all about it once it arrives.
by mikethedruid
July 13th, 2016, 6:20 pm
Forum: Modifications, Fixes, and Repairs
Topic: Hard to move slide
Replies: 10
Views: 8430

Re: Hard to move slide

Raulmanny, yeah, it is a stiff pull, both for racking the slide and disassembly, at least for my old hands, but manageable with a bit of practice. Function of the direct blow back design used.
by mikethedruid
June 1st, 2016, 8:39 am
Forum: Modifications, Fixes, and Repairs
Topic: Suggestions for Care and Cleaning of OEM Holster
Replies: 5
Views: 5761

Re: Suggestions for Care and Cleaning of OEM Holster

Since yours is a brown holster, instead of black shoe polish, use brown, or tan. You will be able to tell which to use after you have oiled the leather well. It will darken a bit. Use whichever matches best. The polish will color in those areas that may be scratched, or those tiny cracks in the surf...
by mikethedruid
May 30th, 2016, 6:45 pm
Forum: Modifications, Fixes, and Repairs
Topic: Suggestions for Care and Cleaning of OEM Holster
Replies: 5
Views: 5761

Re: Suggestions for Care and Cleaning of OEM Holster

Here is what I do to recondition these holsters, and it seems to work well. First, inspect all the seams very well. If any repairs need to be done, have them resewn by a good cobbler shop. Then soak the inside of the holster well with neatsfoot oil. I mean paint it on heavy with a paintbrush so you ...
by mikethedruid
May 30th, 2016, 1:10 pm
Forum: Long guns
Topic: 22 Rifles
Replies: 15
Views: 22892

Re: 22 Rifles

I own 3 .22 rifles. The first is a Remington 514, a single shot, bolt action rifle that will shoot .22 short, .22 long, or .22 long rifle. I bought it back in 1971 when I was in the Navy. Back in the day, .22 short was quite cheap, cheaper then .22 long, or .22 LR, and a great plinking round for gen...
by mikethedruid
May 30th, 2016, 12:43 pm
Forum: General P-64 Discussion
Topic: p-64 magazine question
Replies: 3
Views: 4192

Re: p-64 magazine question

Curly1, thanks for that link. Witty video, and a great explanation about the mags.
by mikethedruid
May 30th, 2016, 6:04 am
Forum: General P-64 Discussion
Topic: Did I get unlucky with buying this P64?
Replies: 21
Views: 17800

Re: Did I get unlucky with buying this P64?

Another thing occurs to me. You don't show the condition of the inside of the barrel. That corrosion on the breech end might indicate the weapon was "rode hard and put away wet," that is, shot a good bit and then not cleaned, leaving the powder residue to corrode the metal. If the barrel i...
by mikethedruid
May 29th, 2016, 9:17 am
Forum: General P-64 Discussion
Topic: Did I get unlucky with buying this P64?
Replies: 21
Views: 17800

Re: Did I get unlucky with buying this P64?

Unless that pistol was advertised as "for repair or parts" You were ripped off. I would try to get my money back if it was being sold as a usable weapon as it is.
by mikethedruid
May 25th, 2016, 11:37 am
Forum: General P-64 Discussion
Topic: My wife's P-64 has a "little" brother in the house
Replies: 10
Views: 8542

Re: My wife's P-64 has a "little" brother in the house

I use Brown Bear for my practice ammo. I find it quite consistent, feeds well in my P-64, and is reasonable in price.
by mikethedruid
May 23rd, 2016, 7:01 pm
Forum: Long guns
Topic: 9x18 MAK PCC, wouldn't it be nice !
Replies: 3
Views: 7625

9x18 MAK PCC, wouldn't it be nice !

I was just thinking, wouldn't it be nice if someone made a Pistol Caliber Carbine in 9x18 MAK, then we could carry one ammo for our sidearm and have a weapon suitable for longer range work too, even hunting up to medium size game, like hogs, which I have seen hunted successfully with .22LR. With a P...
by mikethedruid
May 22nd, 2016, 1:10 pm
Forum: Ammunition
Topic: Favorite currently available 9x18?
Replies: 6
Views: 10774

Re: Favorite currently available 9x18?

I like Brown Bear FMJ for practice ammo. I find it more consistent in accuracy than Wolf or Red Army. For defense I like Hornady Critical Defense. I have had no problems with either in my P-64.
by mikethedruid
May 14th, 2016, 4:09 pm
Forum: General P-64 Discussion
Topic: P-64's available,differences?
Replies: 4
Views: 4667

Re: P-64's available,differences?

There are two basic versions of the P-64, from what I have learned combing various articles. There is the rounded hammer version which you have. That is the earlier of the two. In 1972 some changes were made, including changing the hammer shape to make manual SA cocking easier. I think the 4 sku num...
by mikethedruid
May 14th, 2016, 1:06 pm
Forum: Carry Gear, Holsters, etc.
Topic: OLD, TIRED, POLISH MILITARY HOLSTER????
Replies: 15
Views: 20199

Re: OLD, TIRED, POLISH MILITARY HOLSTER????

OK, Stand, the holster is on its way to you. Good luck with your project. I hope it comes out excellent, and that the lefties here will give you some business. Nice chatting with you by e-mail.
by mikethedruid
May 12th, 2016, 6:07 pm
Forum: General P-64 Discussion
Topic: Just got a P-64, very nice weapon
Replies: 14
Views: 10836

Re: Just got a P-64, very nice weapon

Took my new little friend to the range today for the first time. From all the fuss some people make, I expected much worse recoil than I got. I like the original plastic grips fine, they fit my hand perfectly, as I said, I have large, but not meaty hands. No slide bites, or other fit related problem...