I have to say “hogwash”
to the comments made about the P-64 not being as good a pistol as the Makarov.
The name Makarov simply implies it is a pistol designed by Nikolay Fyodorovich Makarov. The Makarov pistol evolved from the Czech and German Walther pocket pistils which were popular during the thirties. They are generally a superb midsized defensive pistol, an easy gun to carry for personal defense.
The “true” Makarov” was manufactured in several Soviet Bloc countries, most are fairly good quality with the East German being of the highest quality, the Russian comes in a close second (but normally demands a higher price) and the Bulgarian as the runner-up. There are also examples of pistols made in other Soviet Bloc countries which are less desirable.
The P-64 is a Polish made copy of the PPK chambered in the 9x18 Makarov cartridge, it is of the same high standards as the CZ with most being made in the same plant. I have owned, used and carried both for more years than I care to remember; I would choose the P-64 hands down over a “true” Makarov. It is well designed, all steel, very well fitted and finished and a very reliable pistol. The only change I would recommend is changing out the springs for a better shooting piece. The down side, seven rounds, but thats not all bad, I sometimes carry a model 60 S&W with a five shot cylinder.
Either one of these guns will serve very well as a self defense weapon but if I had my choice I would select the P-64 over the Makarov for reliability and service. I think the price quoted seems a little stiff, but then again take a look at a PPK compared to the P-64, you are getting twice the pistol at half the price.
