Polish P64

Buzzard · February 19, 2013, 12:31 PM

Thinking about letting my P64 go.
Just trying to find what a fair price would be.
Just a litte too "snappy" for me , and I have started shooting wheel guns again.
any ideas about a fair price would help.
Oh yeah , I am in Arizona.
Thanks

Doyle · February 19, 2013, 01:00 PM

I paid right at $150 each for both of mine. In today's environment, I'm thinking around $200 to $250 would be about normal.

noelf2 · February 19, 2013, 02:30 PM

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Thinking about letting my P64 go.

Stop thinking that way!

I got two of them last year for $170 each. I agree with $200 to $250. Best to keep it as an investment though. They'll only go up in price.

scrubcedar · February 19, 2013, 03:02 PM

There are a few sources that still have them, they are running $200-$230. The reason I know this is I'm looking to get one come the first of the month. PM me if you decide to get rid of it, I'd rather buy from a fellow TFL'r.

Hairbag · February 19, 2013, 03:05 PM

I have 2 P64's Wideners had them for $239. so 200-250 is a good guess

woody wood · February 19, 2013, 03:10 PM

just ordered one today(last hour)
this will be my second. both from classic arms.
first one was around $199 before shipping and this one is $229.
figured i like the first one so well that i wanted a second.one will get some wood grips.not sure if i will try to make on my own or buy?
the first one came in about 95% condition.hope this one is as good.

Chesster · February 20, 2013, 07:47 AM

$200 I'd say. I had one and sold it when I got a R61 Hungarian.

Buzzard · February 21, 2013, 10:38 AM

WOW, found one on Auction Arms for 399.00 or 425.00 buy now.

I am thinking 300.00 and that includes P-64, holster and a little over 200 rnds of ammo.

Doyle · February 21, 2013, 12:36 PM

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WOW, found one on Auction Arms for 399.00 or 425.00 buy now.

And notice how he is getting zero bids. One of the downfalls of both Auction Arms and Gunbroker is that it allows sellers to stick something on there for an obscene price hoping that a sucker will come along. If the sucker bites, the seller wins big. If the listing expires, he simply relists it without any cost.

Buzzard · February 21, 2013, 01:18 PM

This is true, but I did not mention the 3 of the boxes of ammo are
115gr HP.....
I am going to the Gun Show in Laughlin NV on Sat. will see if it sells there.

Cheapshooter · February 21, 2013, 01:41 PM

Snappy??? I think you misspelled that. 9X18 Mak snappy? I think the propper spelling is "wimpy"

Not really, but far from hard to handle recoil.

RedBowTies88 · February 21, 2013, 01:45 PM

Have you replaced the recoil spring with a 24lb one? That helps alot. changing the mainspring to 17lb wont hurt either..

Who's making 115gr hollow points? I know BB makes 115gr FP's but I don't remember seeing hollow points

Buzzard · February 21, 2013, 02:16 PM

Have not replaced any springs.
The hp's are silverbear.

RedBowTies88 · February 21, 2013, 02:22 PM

The spriing is really cheap, try it before you sell the gun.

the silver bears are the 115? the must be older afaik they stoped making that bullet weight some time ago

Doyle · February 21, 2013, 02:44 PM

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the silver bears are the 115? the must be older afaik they stoped making that bullet weight some time ago

New Silver Bears are 95 grn. The only 9x18 guns that could handle the 115s well were the full sized Maks and CZ-82s. The lighter 9x18s (PA-63, P-64, etc. didn't like them very well).

Chesster · February 21, 2013, 02:53 PM

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The lighter 9x18s (PA-63, P-64, etc. didn't like them very well).

Agree. I think the 115 would be good in the Stechkin APS but I don't see it in the more conventional handguns including the PM and CZ82.

woody wood · February 21, 2013, 02:54 PM

been thinking about playing with new wolf springs,any advise for p64 springs?

RedBowTies88 states-Have you replaced the recoil spring with a 24lb one? That helps alot. changing the mainspring to 17lb wont hurt either..

RedBowTies88 · February 21, 2013, 03:07 PM

In reguards to springs, I replaced my recoil spring with the heaviest one available (24lb) from wolff.. it has helped tame the recoil significantly.. I would actually like to try a 26 or 27lb spring but alas.. they aren't available.

For the main/trigger spring. I replaced that with the lightest one offered by wolff, 17lb. It helps make the DA pull manageable and still had plenty of power to ignite primers.

In reguards to 115gr ammo, my p-64 likes the BB 115gr rounds just fine.. although recoil is increased the gun continues to function just fine and it's my chosen carry load.

I've never seen/tried the 115gr silver bear load though

Doyle · February 21, 2013, 08:06 PM

Just don't go too light on the mainspring. There have been lots of reports about the 16lb mainspring resulting in dropped magazines (same spring controls both the hammer and the mag release).

BrittB · February 22, 2013, 01:05 PM

Another factor that you should consider in pricing is magazines. The price of magazines alone are on the rise and your sale price should reflect that.

Buzzard · February 22, 2013, 01:37 PM

Thanks for all the input , I will be going to a Gun Show in Laughlin NV tomorrow and we will see how it goes.
I tried to find ammo for it local and no one has any at all.
I have one box of Bron Bear 94gr fmj and 3 boxes of Silver Bear 115gr hp with nickel plated cases , and 2 boxes of 16rnd Tula 100gr fmj.
Been offered 100 for just the ammo....not going to seperate.
Again , Thanks for the input.

February 19, 2013, 12:31 PM	#1
Buzzard Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 2005 Location: Kingman AZ Posts: 479	Polish P64 Thinking about letting my P64 go. Just trying to find what a fair price would be. Just a litte too "snappy" for me , and I have started shooting wheel guns again. any ideas about a fair price would help. Oh yeah , I am in Arizona. Thanks __________________ Rick in Kingman AZ , Super Comanche 45LC/410 , ,Armscor .38 4, Marlin 60 & An UGLY 12ga , Savage Axis .223

February 19, 2013, 03:02 PM	#4
scrubcedar Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2012 Location: Southwestern Colorado Posts: 507	There are a few sources that still have them, they are running $200-$230. The reason I know this is I'm looking to get one come the first of the month. PM me if you decide to get rid of it, I'd rather buy from a fellow TFL'r. __________________ Gaily bedight, A gallant knight In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of El Dorado

February 19, 2013, 03:05 PM	#5
Hairbag Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2010 Posts: 449	I have 2 P64's Wideners had them for $239. so 200-250 is a good guess __________________ I'm hairbag and I approve this message.

February 19, 2013, 03:10 PM	#6
woody wood Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2010 Location: minnesota Posts: 271	just ordered one today(last hour) this will be my second. both from classic arms. first one was around $199 before shipping and this one is $229. figured i like the first one so well that i wanted a second.one will get some wood grips.not sure if i will try to make on my own or buy? the first one came in about 95% condition.hope this one is as good. __________________ nra member proud father and patriot

February 20, 2013, 07:47 AM	#7
Chesster Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2007 Location: Dixie Posts: 2,538	$200 I'd say. I had one and sold it when I got a R61 Hungarian. __________________ Chesster Proud NDN "The American Idle" Vote 'Pro-Choice' on 2nd Amendment issues!!!

February 19, 2013, 01:00 PM	#2
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	I paid right at $150 each for both of mine. In today's environment, I'm thinking around $200 to $250 would be about normal.

February 21, 2013, 10:38 AM	#8
Buzzard Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 2005 Location: Kingman AZ Posts: 479	WOW, found one on Auction Arms for 399.00 or 425.00 buy now. I am thinking 300.00 and that includes P-64, holster and a little over 200 rnds of ammo. __________________ Rick in Kingman AZ , Super Comanche 45LC/410 , ,Armscor .38 4, Marlin 60 & An UGLY 12ga , Savage Axis .223

February 21, 2013, 01:41 PM	#11
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	Snappy??? I think you misspelled that. 9X18 Mak snappy? I think the propper spelling is "wimpy" Not really, but far from hard to handle recoil. __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

February 21, 2013, 01:45 PM	#12
RedBowTies88 Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2011 Location: 609 NJ Posts: 705	Have you replaced the recoil spring with a 24lb one? That helps alot. changing the mainspring to 17lb wont hurt either.. Who's making 115gr hollow points? I know BB makes 115gr FP's but I don't remember seeing hollow points __________________ "...with liberty and justice for all." (Must be 21. Void where prohibited. Some restrictions may apply. Not available in all states.)

February 21, 2013, 02:16 PM	#13
Buzzard Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 2005 Location: Kingman AZ Posts: 479	Have not replaced any springs. The hp's are silverbear. __________________ Rick in Kingman AZ , Super Comanche 45LC/410 , ,Armscor .38 4, Marlin 60 & An UGLY 12ga , Savage Axis .223

February 21, 2013, 02:22 PM	#14
RedBowTies88 Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2011 Location: 609 NJ Posts: 705	The spriing is really cheap, try it before you sell the gun. the silver bears are the 115? the must be older afaik they stoped making that bullet weight some time ago __________________ "...with liberty and justice for all." (Must be 21. Void where prohibited. Some restrictions may apply. Not available in all states.)

February 21, 2013, 02:54 PM	#17
woody wood Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2010 Location: minnesota Posts: 271	been thinking about playing with new wolf springs,any advise for p64 springs? RedBowTies88 states-Have you replaced the recoil spring with a 24lb one? That helps alot. changing the mainspring to 17lb wont hurt either.. __________________ nra member proud father and patriot

February 21, 2013, 03:07 PM	#18
RedBowTies88 Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2011 Location: 609 NJ Posts: 705	In reguards to springs, I replaced my recoil spring with the heaviest one available (24lb) from wolff.. it has helped tame the recoil significantly.. I would actually like to try a 26 or 27lb spring but alas.. they aren't available. For the main/trigger spring. I replaced that with the lightest one offered by wolff, 17lb. It helps make the DA pull manageable and still had plenty of power to ignite primers. In reguards to 115gr ammo, my p-64 likes the BB 115gr rounds just fine.. although recoil is increased the gun continues to function just fine and it's my chosen carry load. I've never seen/tried the 115gr silver bear load though __________________ "...with liberty and justice for all." (Must be 21. Void where prohibited. Some restrictions may apply. Not available in all states.)

February 21, 2013, 08:06 PM	#19
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	Just don't go too light on the mainspring. There have been lots of reports about the 16lb mainspring resulting in dropped magazines (same spring controls both the hammer and the mag release).

February 22, 2013, 01:05 PM	#20
BrittB Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 554	Another factor that you should consider in pricing is magazines. The price of magazines alone are on the rise and your sale price should reflect that.

February 22, 2013, 01:37 PM	#21
Buzzard Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 2005 Location: Kingman AZ Posts: 479	Thanks for all the input , I will be going to a Gun Show in Laughlin NV tomorrow and we will see how it goes. I tried to find ammo for it local and no one has any at all. I have one box of Bron Bear 94gr fmj and 3 boxes of Silver Bear 115gr hp with nickel plated cases , and 2 boxes of 16rnd Tula 100gr fmj. Been offered 100 for just the ammo....not going to seperate. Again , Thanks for the input. __________________ Rick in Kingman AZ , Super Comanche 45LC/410 , ,Armscor .38 4, Marlin 60 & An UGLY 12ga , Savage Axis .223