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I'm considering purchasing a P64 for concealed carry. I currently use a cz70, and I would like something with a bit more power. However, my cz70 is the perfect size and weight for me. I especially like the flatness of the cz70.


Can anyone tell me how the p64 compares?

I did a small photo spread and not-quite-review of the CZ-70, including a few comparative pics vs the P64.

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Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

Ok. Thanks. Looks like the p64 may actually be shorter than the cz70. However, I can't tell if the cz70 is thinner, fatter, or the same thickness as the p64. What do you think?

nolesman98 wrote:Ok. Thanks. Looks like the p64 may actually be shorter than the cz70.

It is.

However, I can't tell if the cz70 is thinner, fatter, or the same thickness as the p64. What do you think?

The slide width is about the same, both a smidge more narrow than the Makarov. The stock grips of the P64 are a bit more narrow than the stock grips of the CZ-70, but the stock grips are more uncomfortable to shoot and many people replace them or add a grip sleeve like the hogue hand-all or similar product.

The CZ-70 has a higher magazine capacity and a more reliable safety system. The P64 cannot be carried Condition One.

The DA trigger pull on the CZ-70 is about as horrible as the DA of the P64, however, the P64's SA trigger is much (MUCH!) nicer than the CZ-70.

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

Changing the hammer springs on th P64 as many have done here makes the DA trigger pull much better.

Kirk,

Thanks for your help.

Just so I understand you, the slide widths on the cz70 and the p64 appear to be about them same then??

What do you mean when you say the p64 cannot be carried condition one?

Condition 1 = Hammer cocked, pistol on safe... You can't do it with a P-64.

nolesman98 wrote:Just so I understand you, the slide widths on the cz70 and the p64 appear to be about them same then??

Extremely close. My caliper measures the CZ-70 at 0.873"/22.18mm and the P64 at 0.827"/21.00mm.

In comparison, the Kel Tec PF9 is officially 0.88"/22mm.

Here are some more pics.







Note that the grips on my P64 are wider than stock.

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

Ok. Thanks very much. Looks like they are pretty darn similar. What about weight comparison?

Official weights:
CZ70: 710 g
P64: 620 g

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

Ok. I guess that is the unloaded weight right? What about loaded?

nolesman98 wrote:Ok. I guess that is the unloaded weight right?

Right in one.

What about loaded?

Changes with different types of ammunition. Different grain weights for the slug, different grain weights for powder amount, different case materials and/or manufacturers.

In general, of course, the 9x18 Makarov ammo is going to weigh more per round than a .32ACP.

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk