Same here. The DA trigger is stout, to say the least, but I gather that was by design. I got an amost unfired one in a recent Cabelas sale and think it's a cool little piece of Polish craftsmanship.The anti P64 sentiment is strange.
I bought mine not long after the imports began.
Made in 1974, it looked brand new, and cost $139.
It has never jammed, and is unusually accurate.
Frankly, the P64 has a reputation for both those things.
I did change the hammer and recoil springs. My DA trigger was unusable before I changed springs.
While the P64 is not the most fun range gun, it makes a fantastic ccw pistol. It is very thin and compact.
I've carried a Makarov, as well as larger pistols, but there isn't much out there that can compare in size and chambering to the P64.
I encourage the OP to check out P64forum, where might get more than recommendations for different pistols.
Not all have bad triggers. LGS has used one for sale the DA is about 14lb while SA about 4 which is usable. Since p-64 is too heavy for pocket carry anyway you should have bought Bulgarian Makarov instead. Better trigger, spare parts readily available and easier to shoot well.just got back from the range this morning, tried some Russian Barnaul ammo. Zero issues so I'm leaning towards the sellier and bellot stuff being under loaded.
Also my coworker who went with me fired one shot out of the P-64 before deciding he didn't like it, so perhaps I'm unusual in not finding it unpleasant to shoot
Since p-64 is too heavy for pocket carry anyway you should have bought Bulgarian Makarov instead. Better trigger, spare parts readily available and easier to shoot well.
When did I say I bought it to carry? Or that I wouldn't also buy a makarov?
I don't find it unpleasant either, at least no more so than other blowback 9x18mms. Some folks I know find a .32 ACP Walther PP unpleasant, so different strokes, etc.just got back from the range this morning, tried some Russian Barnaul ammo. Zero issues so I'm leaning towards the sellier and bellot stuff being under loaded.
Also my coworker who went with me fired one shot out of the P-64 before deciding he didn't like it, so perhaps I'm unusual in not finding it unpleasant to shoot