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Offline AkRay

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Polish Radom P 64
« on: December 03, 2009, 01:46:20 PM »
This is closer in design to a PA-63 than it is to a Makarov.  My gun looks decent enough and is advertised as unfired.  It has a date of 1972 on the slide.  If you have one and have been using it, what kind of accuracy and reliability have you been getting? 

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Re: Polish Radom P 64
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2010, 07:40:17 PM »
Got one and have carried it for about 5 years now.
Observations as follows:
1. The design  is unique in that it is a clone of no other weapon. It is distinct from either the makarov or walther. Very few parts. (plus)
2. While not as slim as a PPK it is still very concelable. (plus)
3. The weapon is quite accurate, easily equal to my DDR Makarov.(plus) .....but......due to its small size and snappy chambering is is a real kicker(minus). The factory grips suck. I put a set of Marschal grips on mine and they made a big differance.
4. The SA trigger is very light and smooth (plus) but the DA is terrible (minus). I smoothed mine up and installed a new spring which brings it down to tolerable levels and still allows reliable SA firing.
5. Overall quality is very good (plus).
6. The sights are tiny (minus).
I think it is a good weapon if you are willing to put some work into it and shoot it enough to become effective with it. Also before I forget, I have never experienced a malfunction with it. I paid $139.99 about 5 years ago.
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