I don't regret what I traded for(Ruger Speed 6 2.75 ;D) but I kinda miss that lil PA63! The little bugger was really accurate and didn't weigh much... So my question is:
Should I get another?(I have the opportunity anytime), or would a CZ 82 be a wiser choice? Which one would any of you fine folks choose? Uses?.... summer CCW, plinkin'. Would the CZ have less perceived recoil than the PA63(after changing to a 15lb spring)? And is the CZ a smaller grip?
I'm with Norm on this one, get at least one of each. The cz-82 is a premium weapon that is comfortable to shoot. The grip is thicker and fits in my big hands nicely, better than a PA-63, p64, or even a Mak. The mag is bigger capacity if that makes a difference. The cz is just a nice weapon and fun to shoot. The nice thing about the PA-63 is they are cheap. I routinely use mine as a ccw. I really like mine but you will find a lot of people that run them down.
When I bought mine, about a year ago, they were $100 from J&G so I bought 2 to save on shipping. I immediately trade one of them, without even shooting it, for a rifle for my son to take deer hunting. Now, like you, I wish I hadn't traded it. I would like to fix them up like Norm does, different grips and finishes.
Guys, thanks much for the input... I DO think I'll pick up another PA63 and as dwd has suggested, I'll "Norm-alize" it a bit. Thinner grips, new springs etc.
My biggest problem w/ the gun is the grip fit. I don't have particularly large hands and firing it double action requires 2 hands. I'd really like to make my own grips for it, I've got some nice cherry sitting here that might give it a neat look.
Thanks again and please don't hesitate to continue with more thoughts or suggestions.
BH
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I own a PA-63 and I do like the little bugger. It's a good carry gun IMO but for some reason I have a hard time finding 9X18 ammo where I live. A spring change is good for it but I do not seem to have trouble with the grips.
Yep, I am with the group. Buy both, a man just can't do without a PA63 as far as I am concerned. ;D I am even thinking about installing a clip draw that I have on my 63 so I can carry in the waste band. Gotta put it to the side cause tummy acts as a bumper these days.
I DO think I'll pick up another PA63 and as dwd has suggested, I'll "Norm-alize" it a bit. Thinner grips, new springs etc.
I sure love mine now..I did everything that I was told to do(the second time around)..lol :-[ :-[ ::) ::) ;D ;D
The info from Norm and others was perfect..
I cleaned it correctly(thanks Norm) and replaced all the springs..
Now this little gun is perfect..I suprised evrybody(including the instructer at my CCW class when we went to the range..lol)
this little gun is very accurate...
I have all three: CZ-83 in 9X18, PA-63 and P-64. I lucked out and got one of the last new in the BOX CZ-83's from Makarov.com. I like them all and have had no problems with any of 95 Grain Ammo that I have used (No 100 Grain Wt Bullets for me). I reserve the Hornady 95 Grain Hollow Point for CCW.
