The Unofficial P64 Resource Forum

What are the most sought after model years for the P-64? Mine is a 1971 and is absolutely beautiful, with lots of crisp proof stamps.

Don't know, but the latter models (after 72) I believe had a larger triangular hammer. I think that there is very little difference in price between the years.

the 1964 is the one I've been looking for
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Yes, a 64 P-64 would be nice. I am slowly filling in the 1964 to 1977 years. I like the early round hammer models, especial the ones that have a 60's date.

fully machined wrote:Yes, a 64 P-64 would be nice. I am slowly filling in the 1964 to 1977 years. I like the early round hammer models, especial the ones that have a 60's date.

I prefer the early round hammers (partial to the 60's), too! I like the P-64 model's compactness and accuracy enough to try and collect every model year as well!

I have four as of now: two (2) 1969s, a 1967, and a 1974 (the only one of which has a non-round hammer).

I absolutely LOVE them!

I'm a '71 model. That would be a highly sought after year for me.

MakAttack wrote:I'm a '71 model. That would be a highly sought after year for me.

Word, my '71 brother.

'76, and mint to boot.

snailman153624 wrote:'76, and mint to boot.

'76 and "kinda mint-ish". Really like mine after I changed the springs & modified the safety spring. Next(maybe?) better grips.

how do you tell if it is mint or not? My '71 looks to be in unissued condition. Got it from ClassicFirearms.com and payed the additional $10 for hand select.

If it has no finish or barrell wear it would be minty.

the only wear on my '71 is a little bit of blueing worn off around the end from what I assume is holdster rub. She's a beauty though, my dream carry piece. She never leaves my side, ever.

Donzi wrote:

snailman153624 wrote:'76, and mint to boot.

'76 and "kinda mint-ish". Really like mine after I changed the springs & modified the safety spring. Next(maybe?) better grips.

The safety works fine...had to replace the hammer spring and do some deburring/polishing on the trigger mechanism to get a usable double-action...the recoil spring didn't seem to change anything, other than make it easier to remove and re-install the spring since it slips over the barrel more easily.