It really is a nice pistol for the money. It's a cheap "garage" gun for me, sits in a case in the garage in case I ever need something for quick access. Mine came in unissued condition, brand new. I have put 300-400 rounds of Silver Bear HP through it and not had a single failure of any kind. I bought it at the same time I bought a polish Mak, a P-64, and I much prefer the PA63.
jw