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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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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)

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.

+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.

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

Legally Armed wrote: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.

bkoperski wrote:but something still kept drawing me towards the p-64

P64's are cool!

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

bkoperski wrote: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.

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

Dwight

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