P64 as a first pistol

trent · Post by **trent** » May 31st, 2007, 1:15 pm

I was actually thinking the same thing before I got my P-64, I'm glad I got it. I skipped about half of the responces so far but if anyone has mentioned the heavy trigger pull, it's not really a problem for ccw.

I've been practicing pulling double action and didn't even realize how strong my trigger finger is now, after you shoot it a while it becomes fairly comfortable and you then can handle any other trigger power thrown your way. I discovered I can now pull the trigger on my 1895 nagant like a old smith and wesson special

or for a couple of bucks you can trade out the spring.

6 words: Great gun, you wont regret it

carguy · Post by **carguy** » May 31st, 2007, 5:21 pm

Mike,
Don't forget about the CZ-82, it is a smooth, accurate pistol, C&R eligible and shoots the same 9x18 makarov ammo as the
P-64. I love mine!

Good Luck

mikeh1 · Post by **mikeh1** » May 31st, 2007, 7:05 pm

Thanx for all the input. There are 2 gun shows the next 2 weekends, so I'll be looking at the CZ82 w/9rd clips(CA legal) or the PA-63, since the P-64 isn't legal here :'(. There are very few milsurp pistols on the CA DOJ Handgun Roster, so I'm a bit limited. The CZ82 is cool because it's C&R. I'm mostly going to the shows to pick up my usual can of surplus 7.62x54r ammo to feed my Mosin rifles, but may get some kind of Eastern European pistol instead!

anjdrifter · Post by **anjdrifter** » May 31st, 2007, 7:12 pm

you wont be sorry if you get either the 82 or the 63 they are both nice .ofcourse the pa63 is better to conceal if you are legal that is...was on range yesterday with them both and of course my favorites P64's {gotta keep em firing }

truth · Post by **truth** » May 31st, 2007, 8:51 pm

Were you in Wachapreague or Quinby or Greenbackville or Saxis or Assawomen, or were you in Delaware?? Shootin' that damn P64??

anjdrifter · Post by **anjdrifter** » May 31st, 2007, 9:12 pm

I was in Georgetown De. will be in Chincoteague tomorrow with one of my 64s for the weekend...

carguy · Post by **carguy** » May 31st, 2007, 11:42 pm

Come on those aren't really names of ..anything are they!! 8~)

I thought Truth was just bustin them on you until you decided to go to Chinoconteague or what ever?! 8~)

anjdrifter · Post by **anjdrifter** » June 1st, 2007, 6:00 am

Come on those aren't really names of ..anything are they!! 8~)

I thought Truth was just bustin them on you until you decided to go to Chinoconteague or what ever?! 8~)

nope they are real names ....and real places... and some have good fishing spots right on the atlantic ..just for fun see them on mapquest maps.
the whole area was a forgotten part of the eastern shore for centuries not anymore..

carguy · Post by **carguy** » June 1st, 2007, 9:54 am

I lived in upstate NY for a couple of years and there was lockport, lakawanna and so on. I am always intrigued by the names and their inherent root in the earliest settlers in that region. I never stop getting a kick out of traveling through Rome (Maine) or Athens (Georgia) etc.

truth · Post by **truth** » June 1st, 2007, 11:32 am

Being born and raised here, I wish it had stayed forgotten!

mikeh1 · Post by **mikeh1** » June 2nd, 2007, 5:44 pm

Just bought a PA-63 today at the Crossroads Gun Show. It's going to be a long 10 days wait! The gun looks REALLY nice, almost unused. I almost didn't get it, another guy was looking at it first and he said he'd be right back with the money. A half-hour went by, he didn't show, and the gun was mine! ;D Looks very stylish too in the two-tone color scheme! Will have pics in 10 days.

Is any brand of 9x18 ammo good, or are there any brands that shoot better in this gun?

Post by **normsutton** » June 2nd, 2007, 7:41 pm

mikeh1

Anything under a 95 grn bullet
WOLFF makes hammer and recoils spring for the PA-63 too
here is one of mine

NORM
PS THESE ARE MILITARY SURPLUS
THEY NEED TO BE CLEAN UP JUST LIKE A P-64
BEFORE SHOOTING THEM

mikeh1 · Post by **mikeh1** » June 2nd, 2007, 9:31 pm

How much disasembly has to be done for the first clean up? Or is it just a thorough cleaning of the barrel and chamber? This is my first semi-auto pistol, so not too familiar with them yet.

Post by **normsutton** » June 3rd, 2007, 4:39 am

mikeh1

take the grips and the slide off

(be careful of the sear pin's when you take off grips)

then soak in a solvent then blow off
with brake cleaner or WD 40
then lightly oil
if safety is hard to turn you may have to take safety apart

I use ether diesel fuel or paint thinner to soak in
if red dot comes off, red finger nail polish works just fine or any red paint put on with tooth pick
I use 20 w 50 synthetic oil and a light coat of axle grease on the slide rails

here is a down loadable manual for the PA-63
http://www.angelfire.com/oh2/manowar/images/PA63.pdf
NORM

mikeh1 · Post by **mikeh1** » June 14th, 2007, 7:02 pm

Going to pick up my PA-63 tomorrow.

How long the does it have to soak in the paint thinner for the first cleaning?

mikeh1

take the grips and the slide off

(be careful of the sear pin's when you take off grips)

then soak in a solvent then blow off
with brake cleaner or WD 40
then lightly oil
if safety is hard to turn you may have to take safety apart

I use ether diesel fuel or paint thinner to soak in
if red dot comes off, red finger nail polish works just fine or any red paint put on with tooth pick
I use 20 w 50 synthetic oil and a light coat of axle grease on the slide rails

here is a down loadable manual for the PA-63
http://www.angelfire.com/oh2/manowar/images/PA63.pdf
NORM

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