PA63 Walther-Style 9x18 Alloy Frame-Good?

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DougB

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I've recently noticed "European" pistols that look similar to a Walther PP, but have a bright alloy frame and a blued slide and are chambered for the 9x18 (Makarov). I noticed them because I saw them mentioned in a Magazine article as a pretty good compromise between weight and power (lighter and more powerful than many similar pistols). I'm not sure this was the specific pistol mentioned, but it sound like it (I don't even remember the magazine-I was just thumbing through it at the magazine rack). I didn't give it much thought until I was looking at Shotgun news and saw these for $99.95 each. They are advertised as being in "Excellent" condition, so I assume they are military or police surplus - probably from an eastern European country.

Anyone familiar with these? Are they decent? How do they compare with the Makarov, for example? The lighter weight, Walther design, and slightly lower price make them tempting if they are relatively well-built. Thanks.

Doug
 
Doug, Sounds like the Hungarian FEG PA-63. You can get more info at- http://makarov.com/others/index.html
Some have reported that the lighter weight and grip shape give it more felt recoil then the Makarov. I have had a chance to look one over but lack of spares (plus extra mags and a few accessories are just now becoming available) and the desire for the Makarov kept me from buying then. It has been reported as accurate and reliable.HTH.-Gregg
 
Greg,

Thanks for the info and the link! That was just the type of information I was looking for. I'm sure the pistols are Hungarian FEG PA-63s.

That said, I would still appreciate any comments from people who have examined and/or fired these. Thanks.

Doug
 
I owned one of these years ago and it worked. Its recoil was stiff but again it went bang everytime and it was more accurate than a Walther 380. What wasn't good? The trigger pull earned it the nickname " The 24 pounder" as that was about the trigger pull my friends and I felt it had. I traded it away because someone else wanted it. If I had it to do over I would have kept it and got a trigger job. Regards, Richard.
 
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