The Unofficial P64 Resource Forum

I tried white Testors model paint on the front and rear sights (like shown in the above link) and I am amazed at how much easier it is to acquire a good sight picture... especially against a dark background. I could probably touch-up the sights of 1,000 pistols with the tiny bottle of paint I bought.

Thanks for the feedback regarding dry firing. I have read articles that said not to do it, as it would harm the firing pin, but I have read other writing that said it wouldn't hurt a "modern" centerfire firearm. In fact, it was in a FrontSight manual that said dry-firing (or as they call i...

I am a new P-64 owner, and I really like the looks of the wood grips I have seen linked to from the board. I would like to purchase a set. But my question is... thumbrest or smooth? For those of you who prefer thumbrests, why do you like them? What are the benefits when firing or carrying? For those...

Thanks for the link, Norm. After thoroughly cleaning and oiling the P-64 (following advice from the message board) I dry practiced with the firearm last night. What a difference that made! The pull was so much easier that I may not even need a different spring. I was able to keep the muzzle on targe...

Thanks for the cleaning info, guys. I just got my first P-64 a week ago and this information is very helpful to me. Weetabix, I appreciate your willingness to be a novice regarding all of those firearm acromyms. FTF, FTE, FMJ, JHP, IWB, OWB, CCW, etc... these acronyms can be confusing to newbies, an...

I have been lurking on the P-64 web site for a couple of months, and finally purchased a 1971 Polish P-64 (round hammer) through a GunBroker.com auction, along with a holster and magazine carriers from Red Storm Holsters. If I hadn’t already read everyone’s postings regarding the stiffness of the in...