AIM Surplus P-64
Posted: March 13th, 2015, 7:11 pm
Hi there-
I've been doing a little research for the past few months and decided that a P-64 might be a good addition to my collection. I recently acquired a C&R license and was justing itching to use it.
I checked the reviews from a couple of different online suppliers and elected to go with a unit from AIM surplus. I had previously purchased a Nagant revolver from them and I was very impressed with the condition that it was delivered in.
I placed my order on a weekend, and even with the warning that processing might take an extra 3-5 days because of poor weather, I still ended up getting the pistol delivered the following Friday. In the meantime, I picked up a couple of boxes of Silver Bear 9x18 ammunition to have it ready for when the gun arrived. It arrived in a sturdy cardboard box, and included a spare magazine (as advertised) and a cleaning rod/tool (not advertised).
After I opened the package and inspected the gun, I gave it a "once over" cleaning and lubricating and took it out to pump some rounds through it. I had read about the horrendous DA trigger and I agree - it's pretty rough. I was surprised at how nice and smooth the SA trigger was, though. Similarly, I was expecting excessive recoil, but found it to be very manageable.
I shot a box of ammo through it and at the end of the session, I could feel some mild pain in the web of my hand, but not as bad as I've felt with some other weapons.
I was very impressed with accuracy of the pistol. I sat up several clay pigeons on the dirt backstop that I shoot into and from 7 to 15 yards, I was able to bust them with regularity (and I am a self-professed awful shot!).
Overall, I'm super happy with my purchase. I don't know if I will add this to my carry-weapon lineup. I really prefer a small pocket carry (I use a Taurus 738 normally), and the P-64 seems just a little large for that. I do like the heft of the all-steel pistol, but it might get heavy for all-day carry.
I think that I'm going to try the Wolff spring exchange to lighten the DA pull. What I can't find is how much, if any, affect this will have on the SA pull. Can anyone comment on that aspect?
Once again, glad to be on board, hoping that I contribute something at some point to this site. I'm very impressed with the pistol - wish I had found it a few years ago!
Good luck and take care.
I've been doing a little research for the past few months and decided that a P-64 might be a good addition to my collection. I recently acquired a C&R license and was justing itching to use it.
I checked the reviews from a couple of different online suppliers and elected to go with a unit from AIM surplus. I had previously purchased a Nagant revolver from them and I was very impressed with the condition that it was delivered in.
I placed my order on a weekend, and even with the warning that processing might take an extra 3-5 days because of poor weather, I still ended up getting the pistol delivered the following Friday. In the meantime, I picked up a couple of boxes of Silver Bear 9x18 ammunition to have it ready for when the gun arrived. It arrived in a sturdy cardboard box, and included a spare magazine (as advertised) and a cleaning rod/tool (not advertised).
After I opened the package and inspected the gun, I gave it a "once over" cleaning and lubricating and took it out to pump some rounds through it. I had read about the horrendous DA trigger and I agree - it's pretty rough. I was surprised at how nice and smooth the SA trigger was, though. Similarly, I was expecting excessive recoil, but found it to be very manageable.
I shot a box of ammo through it and at the end of the session, I could feel some mild pain in the web of my hand, but not as bad as I've felt with some other weapons.
I was very impressed with accuracy of the pistol. I sat up several clay pigeons on the dirt backstop that I shoot into and from 7 to 15 yards, I was able to bust them with regularity (and I am a self-professed awful shot!).
Overall, I'm super happy with my purchase. I don't know if I will add this to my carry-weapon lineup. I really prefer a small pocket carry (I use a Taurus 738 normally), and the P-64 seems just a little large for that. I do like the heft of the all-steel pistol, but it might get heavy for all-day carry.
I think that I'm going to try the Wolff spring exchange to lighten the DA pull. What I can't find is how much, if any, affect this will have on the SA pull. Can anyone comment on that aspect?
Once again, glad to be on board, hoping that I contribute something at some point to this site. I'm very impressed with the pistol - wish I had found it a few years ago!
Good luck and take care.
What great service. Pistols were in fine condition. One was marked 1977 and the other 1975 so they're not really all that old. Yes, I will buy from AIM again and recommend them.