P-64 Trigger Advice Needed

[rick9plus]

I have been lurking on the P-64 web site for a couple of months, and finally purchased a 1971 Polish P-64 (round hammer) through a GunBroker.com auction, along with a holster and magazine carriers from Red Storm Holsters.

If I hadn’t already read everyone’s postings regarding the stiffness of the initial trigger pull, I would have assumed that there was something wrong with the pistol I bought. Yep, it is STIFF! I am no wimp (I used to rock climb, so my trigger finger is pretty strong) but that pull is still atrocious!

I would like to undertake the necessary procedures to lighten the initial trigger pull. I have read the postings on the procedures to do that, but am still uncertain of which options will provide the “best” bang for the buck, and what specific springs are needed and where to get them.

I appreciate the expertise and knowledge shared on the P-64 forum. It is because of you guys that I gained the awareness and confidence to purchase this firearm.

I just emailed Norm Sutton, but thought you other guys might have some solutions for me. Thank you in advance for any assistance or guidance you can share with me.

Sincerely,

Rick9Plus

[normsutton]

rick9plus

here where you can get them

http://www.gunsprings.com/SemiAuto/PolishNF.html


NORM

[rick9plus]

Thanks for the link, Norm.

After thoroughly cleaning and oiling the P-64 (following advice from the message board) I dry practiced with the firearm last night. What a difference that made! The pull was so much easier that I may not even need a different spring. I was able to keep the muzzle on target even on the DA (double action) trigger pull.

[anjdrifter]

dont know if you dry fire with empty chamber, well let me clarify that, not a loaded one.. I was just telling someone what I use when I test dry fire after I put the gun back together after cleaning,,(just found a problem this a. m. didnt know I had,now fixed.)anyway invest in a package of A=zoom snap caps.. I believe I got mind from Makarov.com a word of advise try not to dry fire..

[himmel]

I'll second that re not dry-firing on an empty chamber--already had to replace one firing pin

[rick9plus]

Thanks for the feedback regarding dry firing. I have read articles that said not to do it, as it would harm the firing pin, but I have read other writing that said it wouldn't hurt a "modern" centerfire firearm. In fact, it was in a FrontSight manual that said dry-firing (or as they call it, dry practice) would not hurt a gun.

Maybe the P-64 is not "modern" enough, or maybe the "no problem" opinion is incorrect. Regardless, I will cease squeezing the trigger on an empty chamber. Thanks for saving my firing pin!