Is p-64 a good target pistol

[bkoperski]

I'm considering getting a p-64 and was wondering if it is an adequate target shooter or if it is more of a point and shoot pocket pistol
i already asked on another board but i wanted input from people who know the gun best
my mind has been buzzing with decisions because although i am fairly familiar with firearms this will be the first one that i own for myself

[frankmako]

any pistol can be used as a target gun,,,,,but some are better made for that role. the p64 is not made for the role of a target shooter. not to say it can not be done,,,but there are better suited guns for that role. the p64 is a com block police gun made for work. the p64 has little sights and a heavy double acion trigger which makes it a better point and shoot gun. i guest you could target shoot the p64 in single action and at close range.

[Curly1]

Good carry piece but you will get punished by the recoil for high volume target shooting.

Ran 150 rounds thru mine the first time and I could feel the after affects for a couple days.

[gwbiker]

In my experience with the P64 - it's a good self defense handgun with very good accuracy up to and including 21' which is the distance I practice at.

I don't consider the P64 to be a target pistol.

[Donzi]

Among other things, the P64's sights do not lend themselves to target shooting. I'd say it's more of a carry gun.
Donzi

[Dwight]

I find my P64 to be remarkably accurate as a target shooting pistol out to my "typical" defense practice distance of 7 yards. It's not the most comfortable or pleasant shooter, though. After about 30 or 40 rounds, I've had about all that I care for.

Dwight

[bkoperski]

thanks for the info
i think i will still get it anyway and practice at the 21' mark like gwbiker
I can use my dad's berreta for more extensive target practice (though im still pretty rubish with it)

[Legally Armed]

The P64 is really not a fun range gun, to be honest. The recoil is far too punishing.

If you want a commie pistol for target shooting, get yourself a cz-82. Not only do they have real sights, they have butter smooth triggers, and are much softer shooting than the P64.

P64's are great -- for cheap reliable carry guns. Not cheap range guns.

[juniustaylor]

+1 with Legally Armed, CZ-82's are Fun Fun Fun! P64 is a good compact SD gun but I don't personally take it out and shoot it a lot. I prefer the CZ-82 for that.

[bkoperski]

yeah ive read all about the cz 82 before and it seemed like the most superior option in every way but something still kept drawing me towards the p-64

[dfunk]

The P64 is really not a fun range gun, to be honest. The recoil is far too punishing.

If you want a commie pistol for target shooting, get yourself a cz-82. Not only do they have real sights, they have butter smooth triggers, and are much softer shooting than the P64.

P64's are great -- for cheap reliable carry guns. Not cheap range guns.

^ This.

[lklawson]

but something still kept drawing me towards the p-64

P64's are cool!

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

[Legally Armed]

yeah ive read all about the cz 82 before and it seemed like the most superior option in every way but something still kept drawing me towards the p-64

for a range gun, the cz-82 is the king of the commie pistol family, hands down. it's not even close.

the p-64 is REALLY not fun to shoot. did i get that across? wouldn't want you to buy one for the wrong reason and be disappointed. if you want one just because you collect the stuff, or for a cheap carry gun, you'll be very happy, but when you say your intended use is target shooting, i worry..

if the cz-82 just doesn't do it for you for whatever reason, look at the makarov and the p-83. both are much more comfortable than the p-64 to fire and have decent triggers.

[Dwight]

+1 about the CZ-82 (well, I have 3 so maybe I should say +3...)

Dwight

[Veritas]

I have the CZ-82, P-83 & the P-64 and one thing that surprised me was the P-64 is the most accurate of all...... by a decent & noticeable margin. It may be just my particular guns, but as of this date, if I had to choose one to compete placing holes in a piece of paper I would choose the p-64 (this gun puts holes in holes).

That being said, it is a bit stout on the recoil, but I can not believe how accurate this little bugger is.

RAS