I am new to P64 and this site. Some may find
this an uninformed observation and question.
But, if I am satisfied with the trigger pull of my P64
in single action, which I am, why would I want to lighten
the double action trigger pull? Particularly if such would
make the single action more of a "hair trigger," which I
definately do not want to do.
Thanks for your observations and advice
Smooth single action trigger
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Re: Smooth single action trigger
griffinshot,
First, welcome aboard, glad to have ya with us, you might what to catch up on this topic by reading some of the threads on this subject.
I do understand your reasoning and question on this subject, however, many have found it easier to get off the first shot with the P-64 in DA mode by changing the springs and I can understand this. I have owed 5 P-64's dated from '69 to '72 and still own two, I have not changed springs in any of them, the DA pull on all 5 after an average of 200-300 rds fired, for me the DA pull lessened, but its still firm, but I wanted it that way and considered it as a safety feature similar to the DA action on a revolver. I never carry in any form my P-64's with the safety on even though I keep it loaded 6+1. I can understand those that do change their springs for what ever reason though. IMHO the P-64 is not a target pistol even though its a very accurate pistol at 7-15 yards and maybe for others out further, however, its was originally designed as a police and military pistol without a front sight. I point shoot, meaning I don't aim but rather raise a gun and point with it instead of aiming shooting for center mass. I do at times plink with the P-64 and other guns I own, but when target shooting with the P-64 I shoot it SA rather than DA. The P-64 is a defense gun for all practical purposes, and in a defenceive situation the DA pull is really not a issue because of the adrenaline rush one experiences assuming the person shooting it can pull the trigger in the first place in a normal situation, for some this may not be possible though, my son in law being one of those that has a hard time pulling the trigger even on my two P-64's and to me they are fairy easy to pull. I'm not saying the accuracy is the best during this time but by using the point shooting system instead of aiming and then pulling the trigger and going for a center mass target instead of taking the time to aim and hit a certain area of the body your more likely to save time and place a center mass shot where it counts, however, point shooting takes lots a practice and especially with each weapon you point shoot with, they are all a little different.
Papa
First, welcome aboard, glad to have ya with us, you might what to catch up on this topic by reading some of the threads on this subject.
I do understand your reasoning and question on this subject, however, many have found it easier to get off the first shot with the P-64 in DA mode by changing the springs and I can understand this. I have owed 5 P-64's dated from '69 to '72 and still own two, I have not changed springs in any of them, the DA pull on all 5 after an average of 200-300 rds fired, for me the DA pull lessened, but its still firm, but I wanted it that way and considered it as a safety feature similar to the DA action on a revolver. I never carry in any form my P-64's with the safety on even though I keep it loaded 6+1. I can understand those that do change their springs for what ever reason though. IMHO the P-64 is not a target pistol even though its a very accurate pistol at 7-15 yards and maybe for others out further, however, its was originally designed as a police and military pistol without a front sight. I point shoot, meaning I don't aim but rather raise a gun and point with it instead of aiming shooting for center mass. I do at times plink with the P-64 and other guns I own, but when target shooting with the P-64 I shoot it SA rather than DA. The P-64 is a defense gun for all practical purposes, and in a defenceive situation the DA pull is really not a issue because of the adrenaline rush one experiences assuming the person shooting it can pull the trigger in the first place in a normal situation, for some this may not be possible though, my son in law being one of those that has a hard time pulling the trigger even on my two P-64's and to me they are fairy easy to pull. I'm not saying the accuracy is the best during this time but by using the point shooting system instead of aiming and then pulling the trigger and going for a center mass target instead of taking the time to aim and hit a certain area of the body your more likely to save time and place a center mass shot where it counts, however, point shooting takes lots a practice and especially with each weapon you point shoot with, they are all a little different.
Papa
Re: Smooth single action trigger
Welcome to the forum Griffin..
You should do what is best for your shooting and carry preferences.
You should do what is best for your shooting and carry preferences.
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Gary
Gary