Snowdog
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I want a 9x18 to finish off the ammunition I still have purchased for my IJ-70 Russian commercial Makarov that was stolen a year ago.
Looking at what's available, I was originally trying to decide between a Hungarian PA-64 (alloy frame) and the "Polish Pounder" P64 (steel frame).
I decided upon the slightly smaller P64 due to the steel frame, like-new conditions and neat loaded-chamber indicator.
While pricing around, I came across the CZ-83 chambered for the 9x18 that's now C&R eligible. Well heck, this handgun seems to have a significant edge on the P64; it has a polygonal rifled barrel, traditional manual safety that's said to be able to be carried "cocked and locked", appears to have a manual slide release and holds twice as many rounds (12-round magazines compared to the P64's 6 round mag). I also understand it's a bit larger in size, perhaps lending to a slightly more pleasant perceived recoil which might be especially appreciated with the hundreds of 120gr and 115gr Silverbear JHPs I still have on hand.
SOG, among others such as AIM and the like, are selling these C&R CZ83s in very-good condition for $199 plus $14 shipping. I've had good luck with my previous SOG C&R purchases so far as the "very-good" 1895 Nagant revolver and CZ-52 were received in what could better be described as excellent to like-new condition.
Here's my question:
Which would represent the better value?
A) "Very Good" condition CZ-83 for $213 shipped straight to my door ($199 + $14 shipping)
B) "Excellent" condition P64 for $165 shipped to my FFL dealer ($140 + $14 shipping + $10 FFL flat fee)
I'm leaning towards the CZ-83 primarily for the convenience of C&R use, but I thought I'd confer with those knowledgeable here first (btw, a search of our database for both didn't really answer this question).
Thanks in advance!
Looking at what's available, I was originally trying to decide between a Hungarian PA-64 (alloy frame) and the "Polish Pounder" P64 (steel frame).
I decided upon the slightly smaller P64 due to the steel frame, like-new conditions and neat loaded-chamber indicator.
While pricing around, I came across the CZ-83 chambered for the 9x18 that's now C&R eligible. Well heck, this handgun seems to have a significant edge on the P64; it has a polygonal rifled barrel, traditional manual safety that's said to be able to be carried "cocked and locked", appears to have a manual slide release and holds twice as many rounds (12-round magazines compared to the P64's 6 round mag). I also understand it's a bit larger in size, perhaps lending to a slightly more pleasant perceived recoil which might be especially appreciated with the hundreds of 120gr and 115gr Silverbear JHPs I still have on hand.
SOG, among others such as AIM and the like, are selling these C&R CZ83s in very-good condition for $199 plus $14 shipping. I've had good luck with my previous SOG C&R purchases so far as the "very-good" 1895 Nagant revolver and CZ-52 were received in what could better be described as excellent to like-new condition.
Here's my question:
Which would represent the better value?
A) "Very Good" condition CZ-83 for $213 shipped straight to my door ($199 + $14 shipping)
B) "Excellent" condition P64 for $165 shipped to my FFL dealer ($140 + $14 shipping + $10 FFL flat fee)
I'm leaning towards the CZ-83 primarily for the convenience of C&R use, but I thought I'd confer with those knowledgeable here first (btw, a search of our database for both didn't really answer this question).
Thanks in advance!