Feg Pa63

mdw442 · 11-17-2006, 01:04 PM

I bought one of these from JG Sales for $129. Not a bad shooter, but it definitely needs some work before you can consider it a reliable weapon.

First off the safety lever was so stiff it took 2 thumbs from a strong man to move it. My wife couldn't even move it. A little gunsmithing and it functioned smoother than the safety on my Walther PPK.

Second, we measured the DA trigger pull at 26 lbs and the serrations on the trigger were so sharp you got deep blisters after only a half dozen DA trigger pulls. I ordered a new spring set from Wolff and did a full trigger job and now it is one of the sweetest shooting pocket pistols I've ever owned.

This sucker is accurate too. We spent an afternoon breaking clay pidgeons at 75 and 100 yards. It took 2-3 shots to figure out the proper sight picture, but once that was down, every shot was dead on.

Dennis · 11-20-2006, 08:34 PM

there are a lot of guys that have had good experiences with the Pa63 after they have been "massaged"
sounds like ya did good

mdw442 · 11-20-2006, 08:52 PM

It's a pretty slick little gun not that we have it so it doesn't tear your hands apart. Still reliable and accurate even with the 11lb spring. Might even try a 9lb spring to see if it will still shoot. The only one complaint is the severity of the kick. The gun transmits every ounce of force right into your wrist. I wouldn't want to shoot all day with it, but it's fun to take out for 50 rounds of play.

Teakwood · 11-21-2006, 07:12 PM

To help reduce the kick, get a Wolff 13# or 15# recoil spring (the original is about 11#).

mdw442 · 11-21-2006, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teakwood

To help reduce the kick, get a Wolff 13# or 15# recoil spring (the original is about 11#).

The guy at Wolff told me they only made the hammer springs in 9, 11 and 13lb. I bought his 3 spring assortment pack and settled on the 11lb spring. I specifically asked him about the other springs and he said they don't make them.

Teakwood · 11-22-2006, 06:21 AM

mdw442
Either you said the wrong words, or he heard the wrong words. I have bought both hammer and recoil springs from Wolff.
Check out their site:
Resources\Ordering
,,, or you can go to Makarov.com:
Makarov.com On-Line Shopping Cart

mdw442 · 11-22-2006, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teakwood

mdw442
Either you said the wrong words, or he heard the wrong words. I have bought both hammer and recoil springs from Wolff.
Check out their site:
Resources\Ordering
,,, or you can go to Makarov.com:
Makarov.com On-Line Shopping Cart

Nope. I asked him specifically about each and every spring in that gun and he said no. Let me call again.

Teakwood · 11-23-2006, 08:18 AM

Bud, if you go to the Wolff website ( http://www.gunsprings.com/ ), you will find quite clearly that they sell recoil springs for the PA-63. They may not have any for the P-64, but they do have them for the PA-63. I know because I have bought some.
Please use the link I provided in my previous post to check it out. Here is a copy/paste.
PA-63, 9x18 Makarov
RECOIL SPRINGS are available with load-rated specifications. Each load-rated recoil spring package includes an extra power firing pin spring.
Reduced Power...: None Available
Factory Standard.: 11 Lb.
Extra Power.........: 13 and 15 Lb.
Above Recoil Spring - Stock No. 524xx.....$ 7.89 ea
Please Note: Replace the "XX" in the stock number with the pound rating of spring.
RECOIL CALIBRATION PAK - contains 1 each of the above recoil springs in 11, 13 and 15 pounds. Three extra power firing pin springs are also included.
Stock No. 13210.....$ 18.79
Here is the link again:
Resources\Ordering

mdw442 · 11-23-2006, 11:14 AM

I'm not arguing with you or disagreeing with what you are saying, all I said is when I called the guy said the only springs they make are the hammer springs. I'll give him another call on Monday.

Dennis · 11-30-2006, 01:17 PM

mdw442, Teak is right
Sometimes ya can get someone on the phone that doesnt "know' what is going on,....
It is not something NEW in the "ordering gunparts experience".
Wolff is a very good outfit, if ya need something special they can even make one for ya for a price.
Pa 63's are common guns and many (most) will benafit from new spring sets.
The set of three recoil springs sounds like the best deal for you to be able find what ya need to be the most comfortable shooting your Pa63.
Remember as with Women,Motorcycle engines, and Guns
Lubrication!, thats the Key!
Ya need to control the forces being exerted upon the human body by machines.........
with proper lubrication,...and proper spring rates you should be able to operate your gun more easily.

11-17-2006, 01:04 PM	#1
mdw442 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 39	Feg Pa63 I bought one of these from JG Sales for $129. Not a bad shooter, but it definitely needs some work before you can consider it a reliable weapon. First off the safety lever was so stiff it took 2 thumbs from a strong man to move it. My wife couldn't even move it. A little gunsmithing and it functioned smoother than the safety on my Walther PPK. Second, we measured the DA trigger pull at 26 lbs and the serrations on the trigger were so sharp you got deep blisters after only a half dozen DA trigger pulls. I ordered a new spring set from Wolff and did a full trigger job and now it is one of the sweetest shooting pocket pistols I've ever owned. This sucker is accurate too. We spent an afternoon breaking clay pidgeons at 75 and 100 yards. It took 2-3 shots to figure out the proper sight picture, but once that was down, every shot was dead on.

11-20-2006, 08:34 PM	#2
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,872	there are a lot of guys that have had good experiences with the Pa63 after they have been "massaged" sounds like ya did good __________________ Submitted with respect to all

11-23-2006, 08:18 AM	#8
Teakwood Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 46	Bud, if you go to the Wolff website ( http://www.gunsprings.com/ ), you will find quite clearly that they sell recoil springs for the PA-63. They may not have any for the P-64, but they do have them for the PA-63. I know because I have bought some. Please use the link I provided in my previous post to check it out. Here is a copy/paste. PA-63, 9x18 Makarov RECOIL SPRINGS are available with load-rated specifications. Each load-rated recoil spring package includes an extra power firing pin spring. Reduced Power...: None Available Factory Standard.: 11 Lb. Extra Power.........: 13 and 15 Lb. Above Recoil Spring - Stock No. 524xx.....$ 7.89 ea Please Note: Replace the "XX" in the stock number with the pound rating of spring. RECOIL CALIBRATION PAK - contains 1 each of the above recoil springs in 11, 13 and 15 pounds. Three extra power firing pin springs are also included. Stock No. 13210.....$ 18.79 Here is the link again: Resources\Ordering Last edited by Teakwood; 11-23-2006 at 08:28 AM. Reason: Typos

11-30-2006, 01:17 PM	#10
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,872	mdw442, Teak is right Sometimes ya can get someone on the phone that doesnt "know' what is going on,.... It is not something NEW in the "ordering gunparts experience". Wolff is a very good outfit, if ya need something special they can even make one for ya for a price. Pa 63's are common guns and many (most) will benafit from new spring sets. The set of three recoil springs sounds like the best deal for you to be able find what ya need to be the most comfortable shooting your Pa63. Remember as with Women,Motorcycle engines, and Guns Lubrication!, thats the Key! Ya need to control the forces being exerted upon the human body by machines......... with proper lubrication,...and proper spring rates you should be able to operate your gun more easily. __________________ Submitted with respect to all

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11-20-2006, 08:52 PM	#3
mdw442 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 39	It's a pretty slick little gun not that we have it so it doesn't tear your hands apart. Still reliable and accurate even with the 11lb spring. Might even try a 9lb spring to see if it will still shoot. The only one complaint is the severity of the kick. The gun transmits every ounce of force right into your wrist. I wouldn't want to shoot all day with it, but it's fun to take out for 50 rounds of play.

11-21-2006, 07:12 PM	#4
Teakwood Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 46	To help reduce the kick, get a Wolff 13# or 15# recoil spring (the original is about 11#).

11-22-2006, 06:21 AM	#6
Teakwood Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 46	mdw442 Either you said the wrong words, or he heard the wrong words. I have bought both hammer and recoil springs from Wolff. Check out their site: Resources\Ordering ,,, or you can go to Makarov.com: Makarov.com On-Line Shopping Cart

11-23-2006, 11:14 AM	#9
mdw442 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 39	I'm not arguing with you or disagreeing with what you are saying, all I said is when I called the guy said the only springs they make are the hammer springs. I'll give him another call on Monday.