Another newbie!

[2ndretread]

I will pickup my new to me P-64 next week. As it is used surplus firearm I plan on soaking the gun (less grips) in a container of minerial spirits overnight and then do a real good cleaning and oiling and then wipeoff well. Are there any parts that will need special attention...I'm not as dexterous as I once was with tiny bits and pieces, could be an issue. I have no problems with cleaning most pieces and rifles but breacking down the slide and trigger groups would be a concern.

[Curly1]

Welcome to the forum, make sure the firing pin channel is free of cosmo.

[2ndretread]

Thanks, I will check firingpin is free.

[2ndretread]

Took the p-64 to the range today, what a nice surprise. Sent about 30 rounds down range. The pistol was very well behaved. I had no problems with the Brown Bear ammo.

I started with two rounds in the mag and increased the number of rounds until the mag was full. I then did the 6 +1 load. The P-64 never hicupped. I wish I had more ammo so I could work on the double action, only shot single action today. 7 and 15 yard targets. Very impressed with results. I would call myself a fair shot, not a dead eye Pete.

Hope to find more ammo and get back to the firingline.

Any suggestions where to source practise ammo?

[Curly1]

Keep an eye on this site for ammo.

Not much out there now cause of all the chicken littles hoarding.

http://gun-deals.com/list/ammo/9x18+%2528Makarov%2529