Pa-63 magazine mod is it possible ?

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Pa-63 magazine mod is it possible ?

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Alright everyone I know I shouldn't trust every thing I find in the Internet. I saw this recent video made. And I have to ask if the mod the person did to the pa-63 possible to make it work on a p-64 and is it safe for the P-64 radam. I really like mines so I won't do it if it damages my firearm.
The video is below what do you guys know about this mod.

[youtube] www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh2CF11Bos0 [/youtube]
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Interesting too bad they didn't take the time to show how they modded the mag.

I have both and will have to take check it out.

It may just be a case of extending the mag retention slot.
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So curly1 , have you ever heard or seen this mod before ?
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To clarify the mod was to a P-83 mag, not a PA-63. The way he was saying it, I understand that the mod allowing him to use it with the P-64 was solely done to the P-83 mag.

Separately the "witness hole" mod done to the pistol was done to the left hand grip. This only effects the grip itself, those are easy enough to find and replace.

Neither of the two mods would have lasting effect on your P-64.

However I strongly would not recommend these mods for a carry (open or concealed) P-64. 1) The P-83 mag could interfere with your draw. 2) The P-83 mag is not designed for the P-64, although it might work at the range, over time it could cause jams, not what you want in a carry gun. 3) The witness hole will allow dirt/sweat into the pistol and mag. 4) if you really have time to check your ammo status you should probably change to a fresh mag anyway.
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Yea I knew it was the P64 vs P83 on the vid.

I am just curious if it is obvious what needs to be done to the P83 mag.

I would agree not wanting to count on it for carry.
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Ty guys for the advise I was thinking of just moding a mag for the range and keep it normal for carry use. And I thought the witness holes was a strange mod.
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