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This is my new to me P-83. I picked it up from my LGS on Saturday. I bought it from Dalvar USA. So far, I love it. Fits in well with my small Eastern European collection.

I had a pristine American Eagle Edition that Dalvar imported several years ago, before the surplus imports of the last couple of years, it was so nice & no parts around so I was afraid to shoot it much, finally sold it to a collector. I finally got a surplus military P83 like yours from Dalvar & it's a good shooter. And unlike the P64, no spring changes necessary.

Does Dalvar have a webpage? Or do you at least have some good contact if for them?

Weasel

Weasel640 wrote:Does Dalvar have a webpage? Or do you at least have some good contact if for them?

Weasel

I do not think that he has a website anymore. Tadeusz "Tad" Dawidowicz, in Kingsland, TX, e-mail: dalvar_usa@juno.com, phone: (325) 388-5646. By the way, he has a nice one listed on Auction Arms now. Coincidentally, my FFL guy & friend is called Weasel (Weasel's Gun & Pawn, Nesbit, MS).

Tad also has a nice P-83 on gunbroker.

Man Birds Away, you are lucky! I would love to get one of those to go with my P-64's. It looks like it would fit my larger hands better than my P-64's do.

Yeah, I have a thing for Makarov cal firearms so this angular looking beast is on my short list.

Always more "wants" than $$$ to pair them too.

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

lklawson wrote:Yeah, I have a thing for Makarov cal firearms so this angular looking beast is on my short list.

Always more "wants" than $$$ to pair them too.

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

I own a P-64, a CZ 82, a Bulgarian Makarov and the P-83. For "shootablility" I would rate the CZ number one and the P-83 a close second. Both feel very good in the hand. I am selling my Bulgie. Although fit and finish may be better, it does not compare to the P-83 in any other area. Love the P-83.

I love my P-83! Feels a little better in my hands than my Maks.

My favorite trio of 9x18 shooters- Bulgarian Makarov, Wanad P83 & CZ82. It would be hard to decide which one I like best.

beasleydano wrote:My favorite trio of 9x18 shooters- Bulgarian Makarov, Wanad P83 & CZ82. It would be hard to decide which one I like best.

Add a P-64. It will not make the decision any easier.

Nice looking trio.

I like P64s too & FEG PA-63s & SMC-918s, all good carry guns but to me they're not as fun to shoot as the larger & heavier Makarov, P83 & CZ82. It's an addiction.

It's so easy to get the 9x18 Makarov bug. I started with a P64, then a P83, then a well-cared-for EG Makarov. Now I'm adding a Bulgarian Makarov, since some fresh surplus stock came into the US. Always on the prowl for another P64 at the gunshows. Love 'em all.

I'm so excited to pick up my 83 later in the week! They really do look like they may be more comfortable to shoot/hold than a Mak. I might have to wait till a late April gun show to test it out though. Nobody carries 9x18 around here(Green Bay) except for Gander Mt. which charges 20 or 25 a box, and even these guys say they're gonna stop stocking it. Back in Lakewood WA they charged $10 a box. I will probly break down and pick one up though.

newto9x18 care to share your source on them maks? Looking for a nice one that won't break the bank.

DoubleTap wrote:I love my P-83! Feels a little better in my hands than my Maks.

Gah!

Stop it! You're kill'n me!

I already have 3-4 guns ahead of it on my my list but the more P-83 pics you guys throw up, the worse off I am!

Will my Mak cal addiction ever find a end?

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lklawson wrote:Starting at 12:00

Imez IJ70-18AH, P64, CZ-82, PA-63, Norinco Mod. 59



Now I just need to get a P83 and find some way to get a FORT-12

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk