Radom P64 in 9mm Makarov?

[54rndball]

I got a cz 82 and really like it a lot. So now I am looking for any other east bloc pistols that are a good buy. I hear a lot of good things about the Radom P64. It is supposed to be well built, all steel, accurate, inexpensive, and a all around good handgun. What do mdshooters think of it? On the other hand, the Romanian Tokarevs are said to be junk. Too bad, because the 7.62x25 Tokarev cartridge is very interesting. But I have to stock up before October. Let me know what you think.

 

[bbrown]

The P64 is a nice little pistol, but very "snappy". You may find it uncomfortable to shoot after a while.

 

[Boom Boom]

Plan on changing to Wolff springs. The stock DA pull is gritty and 24lbs.

 

[yellowsled]

Who in the world would say Romy tok's are junk? They are just as good as good as the others.

 

[Arcamm]

The double pull on the 64 was designed by a Polish weight lifting trainer. It's almost a two finger effort. I'm sure it has a six round mag because 7 or more rounds could cause wrist damage.

Seriously, it's a neat little pistol. And I mean little. It's smaller than my .32 CZ50. The recoil isn't unbearable, but you're most likely not going to shot it all day long. The trigger pull can be fixed with a spring change.

I'm keeping mine. There is a lot of bang for the buck in P-64.

 

[Safetech]

The P64 is a nice little pistol, but very "snappy". You may find it uncomfortable to shoot after a while.

+1

 

[Alphabrew]

I love my P64. It's so much sexier looking than the CZ-82. DA trigger pull is heavy but I don't use DA that often anyway. My only compaint about the pistol is that it's not drop safe like Glocks. I'm sure that's the case with nearly all C&R handguns. People complain that it's "snappy" but I can easily double tap with it, unlike my Glock 27.

Bottom line, get one. You won't regret it.

Oh, and I concur with Yellowsled- Romanian Toks are fine. I have a mint one from Classic, shoots great.

Here's my P64:

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=126432

 

[hdatontodo]

There are other P64 threads that mention the part number of the spring kit and have more info.

 

[2nd=Good+Substantial]

Who in the world would say Romy tok's are junk? They are just as good as good as the others.

I just got a beautiful TTC from Widener's for $219. Definitely not junk.

I have the CZ82 and P64 also. They're all fun but different guns.

 

[54rndball]

I just got a beautiful TTC from Widener's for $219. Definitely not junk.

I have the CZ82 and P64 also. They're all fun but different guns.

Really? I'd like to hear more about that TTC. Maybe I just got some bad info. How is the fit, finish, and function on the Tokarev gun?

 

[Machodoc]

Who in the world would say Romy tok's are junk? They are just as good as good as the others.

I agree entirely! I've never heard anyone say that who had truly compared them.

As for the P-64, it's a very well-made pistol that shoots about as accurately as any fairly compact model that you'll find, but it is a little snap dragon. That doesn't mean that there's anything wrong with it ... not at all ... but only that you'll really start to feel the recoil in your hand after several rounds.

Really? I'd like to hear more about that TTC. Maybe I just got some bad info. How is the fit, finish, and function on the Tokarev gun?

I think that you got some real bad info. I like the Russian Toks best, but the Poles are just as well made when you get right down to it. The fit and finish on the Romanians are very close to the same quality as on the Poles. They are actually very nicely made pistols.

 

[54rndball]

I agree entirely! I've never heard anyone say that who had truly compared them.

As for the P-64, it's a very well-made pistol that shoots about as accurately as any fairly compact model that you'll find, but it is a little snap dragon. That doesn't mean that there's anything wrong with it ... not at all ... but only that you'll really start to feel the recoil in your hand after several rounds.

Could you guys post some pics of your Romanian TTCs and tell us about them? That high-powered Tokarev round is something I'd like to hear about.

 

[Alphabrew]

Looks worn in this photo but near mint in person. Purchased from Classic. Very accurate.

 

[Arcamm]

So anyway, speaking of P-64s, get one. But if you take somebody to the range who's never fire a pistol, don't hand them the P-64 first. Save that one for last.

 

[peckman28]

I enjoy my P64 pistols. One of them doesn't have a functioning de-cocker, and the other won't fire when it is decocked. Nevertheless, I still like them. My experience with the Romanian TTC...the slide liked to lock back every second or third round when I got it. Nothing a little grinding away at the slide stop couldn't fix though. Awesome gun for the money, I'd buy one again in a heartbeat. The Yugos are really cool too.

 

[Mr Ed]

P64 is a great pistol for a C&R. I personally don't care to shoot more than about half a box thru it at the range and then I am done.
I have no Romies but I do have a yugo m57 tok. Also a great pistol. Completely different than the p64. It's single action for starters.
You need both. Then buy more of the one you like best. :-)

 

[Grey_Man]

I got a cz 82 and really like it a lot. So now I am looking for any other east bloc pistols that are a good buy. I hear a lot of good things about the Radom P64. It is supposed to be well built, all steel, accurate, inexpensive, and a all around good handgun. What do mdshooters think of it? On the other hand, the Romanian Tokarevs are said to be junk. Too bad, because the 7.62x25 Tokarev cartridge is very interesting. But I have to stock up before October. Let me know what you think.

No C&R license?

 

[54rndball]

No C&R license?

Of course, I had to get one of those!

 

[54rndball]

Looks worn in this photo but near mint in person. Purchased from Classic. Very accurate.

I like it!

 

[Boom Boom]

Of course, I had to get one of those!

C&R purchases are exempted as of Oct 1st, meaning you can still have C&R handguns delivered to your door from out of state. No rush to buy them now.