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by goldmeister
July 3rd, 2008, 12:12 pm
Forum: Modifications, Fixes, and Repairs
Topic: Yet another P-64 safety issue
Replies: 3
Views: 3627

Yet another P-64 safety issue

Thanks for the confirmation Bob. Just ordered the ultra heavy duty coil spring pack from gunsprings.com to experiment with so I don't bugger up the original.
by goldmeister
July 3rd, 2008, 10:51 am
Forum: Modifications, Fixes, and Repairs
Topic: Steel to fabricate a disconnector for a P-64?
Replies: 2
Views: 2695

Steel to fabricate a disconnector for a P-64?

Troy, It wouldn't be a turned piece, but rather cut out of thin plate. According to your illustrated parts list, it's part #2. Top right rear of the frame that fits into a cut out in the safety. Between the parts list and your assembly manual you've done humanity a great service. Were it not for you...
by goldmeister
July 3rd, 2008, 1:00 am
Forum: Modifications, Fixes, and Repairs
Topic: Steel to fabricate a disconnector for a P-64?
Replies: 2
Views: 2695

Steel to fabricate a disconnector for a P-64?

TNGuns wants $26 for a disconnector set with a spring, pin, screw and plunger and all I need is the disconnector which I can easily fabricate myself. What would be the appropriate steel and does it require any heat treatment? Mild steel, tool steel or what? I imagine the original is a stamping so wh...
by goldmeister
July 2nd, 2008, 11:11 am
Forum: Modifications, Fixes, and Repairs
Topic: Yet another P-64 safety issue
Replies: 3
Views: 3627

Yet another P-64 safety issue

I have a 1968 and have installed the Wolff 18# hammer spring, a new firing pin spring and a 20# recoil spring so the DA trigger pull and recoil are as good as they can get. I've read all the posts on safety issues and have followed all the recommendations: smoothed out and polished the tip of the de...
by goldmeister
June 26th, 2008, 6:08 pm
Forum: General P-64 Discussion
Topic: Qualified today with my P64.
Replies: 12
Views: 8875

Qualified today with my P64.

Any modifications to the P-64 besides the Wolff springs? I put the 18# hammer spring, a new firing pin spring and a 20# recoil spring in my 1968 and seems to work just fine. Feeds ball and JHP reliably so I haven't throated it or polished the feed ramp. Have pretty much only tested it for function a...