PA-63 Grip Mods

[doc540]

(might apply to revovlers, too)

Just trying a few different things.

Added the flat-panel grips from MidwayUSA this evening and wrapped it with Rawlins bat tape.

Also installed the Wolff #11 hammer spring.

Feels secure in my hands, but we'll see how it shoots Silver Bear HP's this weekend.

Destined for car duty if it all works out.

Fitz's Special for the New Millenium?

 

[Badkarma 1]

Interesting mod there doc. I have skateboard tape on the front strap of my Colt Delta Elite. I call it "the poor mans checkering job".
I like the 9X18 cartridge and would be interested in hearing how that PA-63 shoots! Dale

 

[GatorFarmer]

I've had good results with 3M Friction tape. It sticks only to itself, so no icky residues to clean up generally. Three dollars and change for a decent size roll of it at most hardware stores.

You can also try number 64 postal size rubber bands around the grips. Try to get the ones made in America to USPS standards, they'll last a lot longer,

 

[doc540]

I've had good results with 3M Friction tape. It sticks only to itself, so no icky residues to clean up generally. Three dollars and change for a decent size roll of it at most hardware stores.

You can also try number 64 postal size rubber bands around the grips. Try to get the ones made in America to USPS standards, they'll last a lot longer,

I looked for that 3M friction tape, but all they had was the old school, black that melts in hot weather.

We'll see how the Rawlins works and go from there.

It's also kinda cushy, so it might absorb some of the bark from the blowback design.

 

[GatorFarmer]

I didn't know that friction tape had problems in hot weather. I haven't had issues, but I'll admit that I haven't left guns thus wrapped in a vehicle. I'll have to be careful with them.

If you haven't already, stick a pencil down the barrel of the PA-63 periodically (with an empty chamber) and make sure it doesn't go flying when you decock it. When they were first imported, mine put a bullet into a futon when decocked. Apparently parts wear can do that to them.

Have you tried the Hogue grip sleeves? Had one on a PPK for a time, long while back, and liked it.

 

[doc540]

Good range report

Double action trigger is reasonable (for a car gun)

Recoil is significantly reduced

Cycled Silver Bear HP's and Monarch FMJ w/o a single FTL

(Dang, that Russian powder is the stinkiest I've ever shot!)

Project Completed

Assigned to car duty

 

[panther]

They are nice guns, not fantastic guns, but reliable and accurate for what they were meant for. The 9x18 round is a pretty good round for a small gun too. Enjoy it.

 

[doc540]

They are nice guns, not fantastic guns, but reliable and accurate for what they were meant for. The 9x18 round is a pretty good round for a small gun too. Enjoy it.

Yes, decent guns for their price.

 

[Bullzaye]

If you haven't already, stick a pencil down the barrel of the PA-63 periodically (with an empty chamber) and make sure it doesn't go flying when you decock it. When they were first imported, mine put a bullet into a futon when decocked. Apparently parts wear can do that to them.

This is the reason why I do not allow the hammer to freefall with full force when using a decocker on any pistol. I always use my thumb to ease the hammer down after using the decocker to trip the hammer. It, A) prevents unintentional discharges, and B) may reduce wear on the decocking mechanism.

Tim

 

[doc540]

This is the reason why I do not allow the hammer to freefall with full force when using a decocker on any pistol. I always use my thumb to ease the hammer down after using the decocker to trip the hammer. It, A) prevents unintentional discharges, and B) may reduce wear on the decocking mechanism.

Tim

Tim, I'm with ya on that. I never use the decocking system when I have one in the pipe.

 

[Bullzaye]

Tim, I'm with ya on that. I never use the decocking system when I have one in the pipe.

Thanks. Just to clarify, however...I did not say that I do not use the decocking system, because I actually do use it. When a decocking system is available, it's still the safer method by which to lower the hammer onto a live round. The alternative method of lowering the hammer on a live round is to block the hammer with the thumb whilst pulling the trigger, and allowing the hammer to travel a tiny distance until it can no longer be engaged by the sear, and then releasing the trigger before gently lowering the hammer to its carry position. For instance, this is how I lower the hammer on my older CZ-75/85s, since they lack a decocker.

My point is that I use my thumb to restrain and gently lower the hammer onto a live round in all cases, whether the pistol in question is equipped with a decocking system or not. However, when its available, I do use the decocking system to trip the hammer, because it's still less likely to result in an AD should I fumble somehow, than if I'm using the trigger to trip the hammer. Additionally, I don't allow the hammer to fall with full force while using the decocker even when no round is chambered...because it still may be causing excess wear or parts breakage of the decocking system.

Sorry to have pulled this off-topic, and for the wordiness of this response. Sometimes it seems the longest explanation is required to attempt to describe the simplest actions.

Tim

 

[doc540]

I understand more clearly now.

Thanks for the explanation.

As for me, I just don't trust the Cahmunist decocking system and trust my no-fumble skills with a hot one in the pipe.

Muzzle direction is Job 1 when I lower the hammer in any and all situations.