P-64 Safety Drum Issue

coldudley · Post by **coldudley** » November 10th, 2008, 5:03 pm

Is there an issue with the P64 safety drum fracturing? My drum fractured inside the slide. 75% will slide out but the other 25% is retained in the slide buy the pin.

manicmechanic · Post by **manicmechanic** » November 10th, 2008, 5:34 pm

Yes, we've seen the safety break in a few of these. Dry firing without snapcaps could contribute to this happening. I've also resorted to lowering the hammer even when decocking just to be on the safe side. As far as extra parts TGI was the only place I've ever seen them. Hopefully some more will come available soon. I'd give Bill a call down there and have him keep an eye out for one for you.
And BTW Welcome!!

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fritzhund · Post by **fritzhund** » November 10th, 2008, 6:49 pm

Hi coldudley, and welcome!

Would you happen to be the customer from MCS Firearms that I just got an email about?

He has someone looking for a cracked safety as well.

Although I have never personally seen a cracked safety, I agree that TN would be your best bet. If not, posting here would be the next step.

Fritzhund

Post by **normsutton** » November 10th, 2008, 9:11 pm

coldudley

this is about the 6th one I heard about manicmechanic is right about parts

here you go
http://www.tnguns.com/warehouse/index.p ... cts_id=237

NORM

updated

this is not a normal problem I have heard of 6 braking if you can't get the part send it back to whom ever you bought it from

NORM

coldudley · Post by **coldudley** » November 11th, 2008, 10:33 am

Fritzhund wrote:Hi coldudley, and welcome!

Would you happen to be the customer from MCS Firearms that I just got an email about?

He has someone looking for a cracked safety as well.

Although I have never personally seen a cracked safety, I agree that TN would be your best bet. If not, posting here would be the next step.

Fritzhund

coldudley · Post by **coldudley** » November 11th, 2008, 10:40 am

Yes, Sir. I be the person who purchased the P-64 from MCS Firearms. Paul is a good guy and is trying to help. He offered to take it back. However, I do not think a new drum will help as part of the drum is locked up in the slide. It must come out to remove the firing pin and the pin must come out to remove the drum. A catch 22. I think I need a complete new slide. I don't want to work on this problem as it might void any warranty Paul might have with TN Guns and prevent him from returning the gun. I do appreciate all you guys offering advice. Thanks.

fritzhund · Post by **fritzhund** » November 11th, 2008, 6:43 pm

Paul is a very good guy. He and I have been emailing back and forth about your gun! I have bought several P-64's from him and they have all been brand new looking. They all look like they just came from the factory.

He already told me he will be happy to replace it for you. I would suggest that you do that instead of trying to fix it. Just make sure you go through an FFL as the replacement will not be registered to you unless you do so.

Glad to be of help!

Fritzhund

coldudley · Post by **coldudley** » November 11th, 2008, 7:12 pm

The P-64 is all packed and will be returned to MCS Firearms. It is unfortunate that this particular P-64 had an issue. I purchased one a month ago and liked it so much I wanted a second. *I told Paul; to replace it with a 1973 or later pistol. I understand that post 1972 pistols incorporate the improved modifications. Thaks to all for your concern and advice.

blinddog · Post by **blinddog** » November 13th, 2008, 8:41 pm

coldudly,
Welcome aboard. We only have one rule. Anything you ;D buy or anything you do to your weapons, we like to see pics, lots of pics.

blinddog

coldudley · Post by **coldudley** » November 20th, 2008, 5:29 pm

Paul at MCS Firearms promptly sent a replacement P64. The distributor , Tenn Guns, assured me he would credit MCS with the return defective pistol. It is nice to experience such nice people as Paul and Bill. Too bad parts for the P64 have" dried up".

nytrumpet · Post by **nytrumpet** » December 15th, 2008, 9:37 pm

http://www.tnguns.com does not have any saftys in stock. Mine broke as well. Any ideas on where to get the parts? Would a mak safety fit?

fritzhund · Post by **fritzhund** » December 15th, 2008, 10:03 pm

NO

P-64 parts are P-64 parts. The only exception that I know of is the safety plunger from a Walther PPK that "might" fit. Others have had luck with this, and posted about it. I tried it once because of a filed down plunger. It did not work for me. I went with an original part from TN Guns after that. Makarov parts will not fit in the P-64.

Perhaps Norm will have more input on this subject.

Fritzhund

Post by **normsutton** » December 16th, 2008, 5:48 am

nytrumpet

all I can say is is send the gun back to where you got it, maybe they will give you a new one . use snap caps on this guns

NORM

nytrumpet · Post by **nytrumpet** » December 16th, 2008, 2:47 pm

I've had the gun about 4 years now so sending it back is not an option. Just looking for the part.

Post by **normsutton** » December 16th, 2008, 4:00 pm

nytrumpet

try

P W Arms Inc
8525 152nd Ave Ne, Redmond, WA 98052-3510
Contact Phone: (425) 882-1161

they are the latest importers

NORM

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