My very own favorite carry gun! I currently carry it with Hornady critical defense and love going to the range to train every month. Still the best handgun I've ever purchased, especially with the big ticket features it has like the loaded chamber indicator and decocking safety.
I recently purchased a P64 from Classic. I love it! Did the Wolf spring upgrade and it worked like a champ. I cannot believe how nice this gun is for the price I paid! I have firearms 6 times as expensive and while they are in better condition because they were not made in 1977....they are not 6 times better for just having a great time at the range! IMHO....
This gun is not drop safe if you leave the safety off, and quite a few people have NDed into their leg when reholstering if the hammer gets caught on something
@@FluffyBuzzard2TheMax I would have to establish that any gun that I carry is drop safe. I cannot speak on this gun one way or the other. It seems that you can so I stand corrected. I base my answer solely on the fact that most hammer fired guns are drop safe such as the beretta 92 decocker only on the slide or my Bersa Thunder 380 CC model.
@@SB-mw1bg Yeah a lot of these old military handguns just weren't designed with modern safety features, you're definitely right that most hammer fired guns are safe to carry though
My question is how often do people really use the double action Because unless you're using it for Carrie I don't see why people are so obsessed with the heavy trigger pull and I don't think it's very practical for modern carry
Chase Hickman I use mine as my EDC and it’s pretty comfortable. As far as not being practical as a modern day carry I really can’t argue with you on that. There are much more practical and modern guns for only slightly more money available today. But as far as surplus pistols for EDC the P64 is a very popular one. And if you only take your gun to the shooting range you’re right. You’ll probably never use the DA.
Keep it chambered I guess the problem goes away then huh? There is no reason you should have to use the double action. Either it's ready to go, chambered, safety on just pull the hammer back or.. not chambered and when you do the trigger pull is light in single action.
jason60chev after putting in the Wolf spring the single action is VERY light! The only reason I keep the Wolf spring in is to lighten up the first double action trigger pull. If I ever stop carrying this gun I’ll probably change the spring back to the original. If you plan on carrying this gun with the safety off I would recommend keeping the original hammer spring in.
After I file off the SA sear from the hammer, I don;t think the safety will matter....neither will the decocker. It will be Double Action Only. I didn't find the DA pull to be all that super heavy, but could stand lightening. Will install the Wolf springs. I CANNOT and WILL NOT carry that pistol with the SA pull the way it is.
Great video. I've always wanted a Polish P64. They had a bunch at My local FFL. The double action trigger pull is horrific. So that was kind of a deal breaker for Me. I couldn't even pull the trigger double action. I don't understand why the double action trigger pull is like .25LBS. Uncalled for in My book. An the ammo is like nonexistent. Can't find 9*18 anywhere. An I have no use for a Firearm I can not shoot....
Buckshot Roberts the P64 definitely has its faults. As far as not being able to find the ammo that sucks! I used to order it online until I discovered my local Cabelas and Academy Sports carried it (Kansas).
Buckshot Roberts I get my 9x18 ammo at Gander Mountain in my area. Not a problem yet for me. This piece is a great firearm; I love mine....but it's a BEAST to shoot. So that could be another reason for you not to get one.
Benjimen Franklin I know that it seems to have three positions. But like I said in the video it wasn’t designed or was intended to be used with the hammer back and safety on. On all the models I’ve handled (3) the safety is very easily pushed to the fire position. One of them would even fire if you pulled the trigger with the safety in the “3rd position”. Please do NOT carry this firearm with the hammer back and safety on. Yours might catch the safety better with the hammer back. But like I said, it wasn’t designed nor intended to be used that way.
@@BrowncoatNerd I believe your right it wouldn't be safe with the hammer back. It's still a very nice little gun especially if after the Wolf Springs . I have problems with my hands from an accident at work and I can still operate it fine.
No they did not. They made the P64 and P83 both chambered in 9x18 Makarov but never made a Makarov copy. I’d love for you to reply with a link to one of these videos you speak of. Because they’re all going to be on the P64 or P83. Maybe you’re think of the Tokarev? Poland did make a copy of the Tokarev. I also have a video on one of those.
Good job in stressing that there is no "safety notch" at the halfway between fire and safe. I've seen some of the so-called "big" channels propagating the dangerous nonsense that that halfway safety exists when it absolutely does not.
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My very own favorite carry gun! I currently carry it with Hornady critical defense and love going to the range to train every month. Still the best handgun I've ever purchased, especially with the big ticket features it has like the loaded chamber indicator and decocking safety.
I recently purchased a P64 from Classic. I love it! Did the Wolf spring upgrade and it worked like a champ. I cannot believe how nice this gun is for the price I paid! I have firearms 6 times as expensive and while they are in better condition because they were not made in 1977....they are not 6 times better for just having a great time at the range! IMHO....
Got mine at Cabelas 9 years ago for $169 and love it. I put Wolff springs in it made a big difference in double action.
I think the spring upgrade is almost a must with this gun.
Still intrigued by this gun although I'm now living the Seecamp lifestyle. Thanks for the quality vid!
Thank you!
I would just use the safety as a decocker only. That double action pull is safety enough if you carry this puppy. :)
This gun is not drop safe if you leave the safety off, and quite a few people have NDed into their leg when reholstering if the hammer gets caught on something
@@FluffyBuzzard2TheMax Remember......the hammer should be down with one in the pipe. I don't see anything wrong with that.
The firing pin and hammer block only activate when you flip on the safety
@@FluffyBuzzard2TheMax I would have to establish that any gun that I carry is drop safe. I cannot speak on this gun one way or the other. It seems that you can so I stand corrected. I base my answer solely on the fact that most hammer fired guns are drop safe such as the beretta 92 decocker only on the slide or my Bersa Thunder 380 CC model.
@@SB-mw1bg Yeah a lot of these old military handguns just weren't designed with modern safety features, you're definitely right that most hammer fired guns are safe to carry though
Is the leather holster an LS 3 from Outbags? very nice.
Richard Fluke I don’t know if it’s a LS 3. But it is from Outbags and is specifically made for the P64.
Just got one for $178, dec 2019. Really like em
Kelly Crenshaw nice! Great price!
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I've heard that there are two versions of the P64 (older and newer) and the magazines are not interchangeable. Can anyone confirm this?
I really like mine. It's like a PPK but cheaper . It's just as well made if not better.
Benjimen Franklin it’s definitely the “poor mans” PPK.
My question is how often do people really use the double action Because unless you're using it for Carrie I don't see why people are so obsessed with the heavy trigger pull and I don't think it's very practical for modern carry
Chase Hickman I use mine as my EDC and it’s pretty comfortable. As far as not being practical as a modern day carry I really can’t argue with you on that. There are much more practical and modern guns for only slightly more money available today. But as far as surplus pistols for EDC the P64 is a very popular one. And if you only take your gun to the shooting range you’re right. You’ll probably never use the DA.
Keep it chambered I guess the problem goes away then huh? There is no reason you should have to use the double action. Either it's ready to go, chambered, safety on just pull the hammer back or.. not chambered and when you do the trigger pull is light in single action.
How is your Single Action trigger pull on this pistol? My pistol has a near HAIR trigger Single Action pull which I find very uncomfortable for carry.
jason60chev after putting in the Wolf spring the single action is VERY light! The only reason I keep the Wolf spring in is to lighten up the first double action trigger pull. If I ever stop carrying this gun I’ll probably change the spring back to the original. If you plan on carrying this gun with the safety off I would recommend keeping the original hammer spring in.
After I file off the SA sear from the hammer, I don;t think the safety will matter....neither will the decocker. It will be Double Action Only. I didn't find the DA pull to be all that super heavy, but could stand lightening. Will install the Wolf springs. I CANNOT and WILL NOT carry that pistol with the SA pull the way it is.
Great video. I've always wanted a Polish P64. They had a bunch at My local FFL. The double action trigger pull is horrific. So that was kind of a deal breaker for Me. I couldn't even pull the trigger double action. I don't understand why the double action trigger pull is like .25LBS. Uncalled for in My book. An the ammo is like nonexistent. Can't find 9*18 anywhere. An I have no use for a Firearm I can not shoot....
Buckshot Roberts the P64 definitely has its faults. As far as not being able to find the ammo that sucks! I used to order it online until I discovered my local Cabelas and Academy Sports carried it (Kansas).
Buckshot Roberts I get my 9x18 ammo at Gander Mountain in my area. Not a problem yet for me.
This piece is a great firearm; I love mine....but it's a BEAST to shoot.
So that could be another reason for you not to get one.
Yea I'm going to get a P64 for the Collection... I just don't like buying Firearms I have trouble finding ammunition for
Buckshot Roberts Best of luck to you then. You'll like it. It's really a beautiful pistol.
I know... I just hate the double action trigger pull... It is terrible...
The safety has three position.
Benjimen Franklin I know that it seems to have three positions. But like I said in the video it wasn’t designed or was intended to be used with the hammer back and safety on. On all the models I’ve handled (3) the safety is very easily pushed to the fire position. One of them would even fire if you pulled the trigger with the safety in the “3rd position”. Please do NOT carry this firearm with the hammer back and safety on. Yours might catch the safety better with the hammer back. But like I said, it wasn’t designed nor intended to be used that way.
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I believe your right it wouldn't be safe with the hammer back. It's still a very nice little gun especially if after the Wolf Springs . I have problems with my hands from an accident at work and I can still operate it fine.
Good review man
youngmauro12 thank you!
excellent video
They did make a Makarov. See other videos on u-tube
No they did not. They made the P64 and P83 both chambered in 9x18 Makarov but never made a Makarov copy. I’d love for you to reply with a link to one of these videos you speak of. Because they’re all going to be on the P64 or P83. Maybe you’re think of the Tokarev? Poland did make a copy of the Tokarev. I also have a video on one of those.
@@BrowncoatNerd my bad. I'm just learning this stuff. Got Makarov and Tokerov mixed up
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Good job in stressing that there is no "safety notch" at the halfway between fire and safe. I've seen some of the so-called "big" channels propagating the dangerous nonsense that that halfway safety exists when it absolutely does not.
And now the same thing is happening with the Beretta 80X