PA63 firing pin spring

arkangel357 · 02-11-2008, 03:05 PM

I have the wolff kit on the way.I have been looking for information as to how to get the firing pin spring replacement job done right,and its all a very confusing muddle of information to me,with springs popping everywhere and people telling me to buy a service manual.
Perhaps someone here would be so kind as to do a pictoral detailing the removal/reassembly of this?
Or scan and post the instructions?
Thank you for any help.

dgray64 · 02-11-2008, 07:39 PM

It's not hard, but then it is. The dumb slide is small and hard to hold. You have to turn the decocker according to the directions, and work it out carefully with a knife blade or screw driver (don't put much pressure on it or it will break.

Do it in an area where you can find flying springs and parts (not on a carpet), because the the first thing to come out will be the extractor spring and rod, fast! Then the extractor will fall off. These are the first out, but the last in, because they go in from the outside when the rest of the slide is reassembled, spring, rod and then extractor. It's tough. I used a nut cracker to hold the spring loaded rod in place while I really pushed on the extractor. It will take a couple of tries and some new words. Good luck.

Dave

rondog · 02-11-2008, 07:43 PM

Might want to try working with your hands and the parts inside of a white plastic garbage bag, the regular old "tall kitchen bags". That helps to contain any flying parts, and the white lets light through, also makes the parts easier to see laying inside. Anything to keep them from flying acorss the room.......

arkangel357 · 02-14-2008, 04:37 PM

Thanks folks.I did this job last night and i'm happy its over.I used a walmart bag,and it wasnt the little firing pin plunger that got away from me on disassembly,but the extractor assembly that went sproooinnngggg!....across the room as I was reassembling stuff.I spent about an hour crawling around on my hands and knees with a flashlight till I found the spring and the little pin that attaches it to the extractor.If you dont get that extractor in there just right and you forget to put any spring loaded parts you are working on in a bag you too will know the joy of the hunt.
What a pain in the arse.

Zen900 · 02-14-2008, 04:51 PM

push the f pin all the way in and grab the pin with needle nose pliers or forceps. Now you can work with it without it going boing.

DrBoomBoom · 02-15-2008, 11:19 PM

Welcome to the club, I have a spring living in my carpet that I still haven't found. The little spring that goes in the cup and keeps tension on the FP. Just went out shooting with the 63 two days ago. No jams once I found what ammo mine liked, the MFS +P. I might start reloading 9mak rounds this spring....did I say spring...ouch. Congrats on the PA-63. Best cheap gun I've found.

arkangel357 · 02-17-2008, 06:50 PM

Next to the CZ52,a PA63 is a very excellent choice for people looking for a bargain pistol.
But like the 52,it takes a bit of work to get it up to par.I look forward to this kind of work as an oppertunity to customize the weapons to my personal preferance and tastes.

rmm63 · 02-17-2008, 10:37 PM

dgray64,

Can you point me to a source where I can purchase and/or download larger copies of the pics that you posted. I would like to try to do the springs replacements, but I would like a little more guidance.

Zen900 · 02-17-2008, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rmm63

dgray64,
Can you point me to a source where I can purchase and/or download larger copies of the pics that you posted. I would like to try to do the springs replacements, but I would like a little more guidance.

It aint that difficult. You shouldn't have any prob doing it yourself. Just put the safety lever half way and then lightly pry it out. First time should take 20 minutes to learn to reassemble..

arkangel357 · 02-18-2008, 02:15 PM

The only difficulty factor of this job is how darn small and spring loaded everything is....it could be a really easy job if you don't have to do the flashlight dance on your knees.

02-11-2008, 03:05 PM	#1
arkangel357 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13 Trader Rating: (0)	PA63 firing pin spring I have the wolff kit on the way.I have been looking for information as to how to get the firing pin spring replacement job done right,and its all a very confusing muddle of information to me,with springs popping everywhere and people telling me to buy a service manual. Perhaps someone here would be so kind as to do a pictoral detailing the removal/reassembly of this? Or scan and post the instructions? Thank you for any help.

02-14-2008, 04:37 PM	#4
arkangel357 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks folks.I did this job last night and i'm happy its over.I used a walmart bag,and it wasnt the little firing pin plunger that got away from me on disassembly,but the extractor assembly that went sproooinnngggg!....across the room as I was reassembling stuff.I spent about an hour crawling around on my hands and knees with a flashlight till I found the spring and the little pin that attaches it to the extractor.If you dont get that extractor in there just right and you forget to put any spring loaded parts you are working on in a bag you too will know the joy of the hunt. What a pain in the arse. Last edited by arkangel357; 02-14-2008 at 04:41 PM.

02-15-2008, 11:19 PM	#6
DrBoomBoom Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 93 Trader Rating: (0)	Welcome to the club, I have a spring living in my carpet that I still haven't found. The little spring that goes in the cup and keeps tension on the FP. Just went out shooting with the 63 two days ago. No jams once I found what ammo mine liked, the MFS +P. I might start reloading 9mak rounds this spring....did I say spring...ouch. Congrats on the PA-63. Best cheap gun I've found. __________________ NRA member Gun rights voter Moderator at Pro Guns forum

02-11-2008, 07:39 PM	#2
dgray64 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: central Texas Posts: 207 Trader Rating: (0)	It's not hard, but then it is. The dumb slide is small and hard to hold. You have to turn the decocker according to the directions, and work it out carefully with a knife blade or screw driver (don't put much pressure on it or it will break. Do it in an area where you can find flying springs and parts (not on a carpet), because the the first thing to come out will be the extractor spring and rod, fast! Then the extractor will fall off. These are the first out, but the last in, because they go in from the outside when the rest of the slide is reassembled, spring, rod and then extractor. It's tough. I used a nut cracker to hold the spring loaded rod in place while I really pushed on the extractor. It will take a couple of tries and some new words. Good luck. Dave

02-11-2008, 07:43 PM	#3
rondog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 1,234 Trader Rating: (0)	Might want to try working with your hands and the parts inside of a white plastic garbage bag, the regular old "tall kitchen bags". That helps to contain any flying parts, and the white lets light through, also makes the parts easier to see laying inside. Anything to keep them from flying acorss the room.......

02-14-2008, 04:51 PM	#5
Zen900 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 685 Trader Rating: (0)	push the f pin all the way in and grab the pin with needle nose pliers or forceps. Now you can work with it without it going boing.

02-17-2008, 06:50 PM	#7
arkangel357 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13 Trader Rating: (0)	Next to the CZ52,a PA63 is a very excellent choice for people looking for a bargain pistol. But like the 52,it takes a bit of work to get it up to par.I look forward to this kind of work as an oppertunity to customize the weapons to my personal preferance and tastes.

02-17-2008, 10:37 PM	#8
rmm63 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (0)	dgray64, Can you point me to a source where I can purchase and/or download larger copies of the pics that you posted. I would like to try to do the springs replacements, but I would like a little more guidance.

02-18-2008, 02:15 PM	#10
arkangel357 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13 Trader Rating: (0)	The only difficulty factor of this job is how darn small and spring loaded everything is....it could be a really easy job if you don't have to do the flashlight dance on your knees.