P-64 mag release spring.

RedBowTies88 · December 16, 2011, 10:43 AM

So, I picked up my p-64 yesterday and I think im going to like this little gun. The DA trigger pull isn't nearly as bad as everyone made it out to be.

However what is worse then I expected is the mag release. I don't mind the heel release too much but the effort it takes to release it is rediculious IMHO. it could be half that and still hold the mag very securly.

Has anyone else noticed this or done anyting about it? I've yet to remove the grips to try and see what kind of spring it uses or if its possible to cut down or replace...

Rodger_p · December 16, 2011, 11:31 AM

Hmmm...
In my experience, even with the original hammer spring, the mag catch is fairly easy to manipulate. (Hammer spring is also mag catch spring)

I'm wondering if there may be something interfering with the catch?

RedBowTies88 · December 16, 2011, 11:41 AM

Oh i see, I wasn't aware it was the same spring.

It doesn't seem to be "stuck" in any way...just seems like its much too strong of a spring. I wouldn't change the hammer spring based on trigger pull but if it will help the mag release its soemthing i would most likely replace.

Rodger_p · December 16, 2011, 02:36 PM

Go to: p64resource.com

You will find a wealth of info on all things P64 related (as well as other 9X18 pistols)

December 16, 2011, 10:43 AM	#1
RedBowTies88 Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2011 Location: 609 NJ Posts: 705	P-64 mag release spring. So, I picked up my p-64 yesterday and I think im going to like this little gun. The DA trigger pull isn't nearly as bad as everyone made it out to be. However what is worse then I expected is the mag release. I don't mind the heel release too much but the effort it takes to release it is rediculious IMHO. it could be half that and still hold the mag very securly. Has anyone else noticed this or done anyting about it? I've yet to remove the grips to try and see what kind of spring it uses or if its possible to cut down or replace... __________________ "...with liberty and justice for all." (Must be 21. Void where prohibited. Some restrictions may apply. Not available in all states.)

December 16, 2011, 11:41 AM	#3
RedBowTies88 Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2011 Location: 609 NJ Posts: 705	Oh i see, I wasn't aware it was the same spring. It doesn't seem to be "stuck" in any way...just seems like its much too strong of a spring. I wouldn't change the hammer spring based on trigger pull but if it will help the mag release its soemthing i would most likely replace. __________________ "...with liberty and justice for all." (Must be 21. Void where prohibited. Some restrictions may apply. Not available in all states.) Last edited by RedBowTies88; December 16, 2011 at 01:01 PM.

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December 16, 2011, 11:31 AM	#2
Rodger_p Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2004 Location: East TN. Posts: 207	Hmmm... In my experience, even with the original hammer spring, the mag catch is fairly easy to manipulate. (Hammer spring is also mag catch spring) I'm wondering if there may be something interfering with the catch?

December 16, 2011, 02:36 PM	#4
Rodger_p Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2004 Location: East TN. Posts: 207	Go to: p64resource.com You will find a wealth of info on all things P64 related (as well as other 9X18 pistols)