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by ABTOMAT
June 2nd, 2012, 5:30 pm
Forum: Other 9x18's
Topic: HELP NEEDED WITH P-83 DISASSEMBLY
Replies: 11
Views: 11955

Re: HELP NEEDED WITH P-83 DISASSEMBLY

I put it under my original "need help" posting. It is a bit long. The short version is keep the safety lever at about the 2:00 position when you remove and insert it and it can be done, but not by me again! Regards, ABTOMAT
by ABTOMAT
May 30th, 2012, 1:21 am
Forum: Other 9x18's
Topic: HELP NEEDED WITH P-83 DISASSEMBLY
Replies: 11
Views: 11955

Re: HELP NEEDED WITH P-83 DISASSEMBLY

Hello. Well, I did figure out how to remove the firing pin. I'd avoid it if at all possible. For a complete description of the diassembly process go to the Makarov.com message board. Yours, ABTOMAT
by ABTOMAT
May 28th, 2012, 1:26 am
Forum: Other 9x18's
Topic: HELP NEEDED WITH P-83 DISASSEMBLY
Replies: 11
Views: 11955

Re: HELP NEEDED WITH P-83 DISASSEMBLY

Thank you! ABTOMAT
by ABTOMAT
May 27th, 2012, 10:54 pm
Forum: Other 9x18's
Topic: HELP NEEDED WITH P-83 DISASSEMBLY
Replies: 11
Views: 11955

HELP NEEDED WITH P-83 DISASSEMBLY

Hi. I just purchased a 1991 dated P-83. While I generally like it I've found that disassembly is not as user friendly as my Makarovs. Given that parts appear to be a bit scarce, I don't feel enthusiastic about charging ahead with a full strip down. I would very much like to remove the firing pin and...