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my new gun...UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

aramisvi
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i know it ain't the best, but it's my first ever. just paid it off, and i should receive it this week.


THIS JUST IN.....A PA-63!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

I got it today 2/27 and shot it. and shot it. and shot it.
it does have a bit of a recoil, my first shot was kinda low (ring 4) but shot 2 was in the eye baby. i'll post pics tomorrow.
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  • jbw1776
    quote:Originally posted by aramisvi
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    i know it ain't the best, but it's my first ever. just paid it off, and i should receive it this week.


    Hey, no one here's first car was a Corvette either. I think you did good. Congrats and enjoy.[8D]

    Ben
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  • catpealer111
    I always thought everyone's first gun was either a Marlin 60, Ruger 10/22, or a Remington Nylon.
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  • tsavo303
    that's a good choice![:)]
    good luck
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  • Permanently deleted user
    quote:Originally posted by catpealer111
    I always thought everyone's first gun was either a Marlin 60, Ruger 10/22, or a Remington Nylon.


    ...an Ithica Single Shot 20 guage shot gun.
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  • aramisvi
    when i was a kid my dad got me a .410 single shot. but this is my first actual purchase.[:D]
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  • aramisvi
    now, here's my question: i've read about how this gun is larger than a .380 and smaller than a 9mm....so what kind and brand of ammo would you guys suggest?
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  • aramisvi
    good decent ammo?
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  • Henry0Reilly
    quote:Originally posted by aramisvi
    now, here's my question: i've read about how this gun is larger than a .380 and smaller than a 9mm....so what kind and brand of ammo would you guys suggest?



    Some reading that Dogpile brought up:

    http://www.makarov.com/makfaq.html

    http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?p=3122756

    http://www.gunboards.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=110185

    http://www.buymilsurp.com/store/cart.php?cat=Makarov+Pistol
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  • munky871
    My first purchase that I made on my own I got a baby eagle .40 for $300 and it could damn near pass for brand new.
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  • Nighthawk
    Congratulations, I would like to hear a range report.


    Safe Shooting!!
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  • colin1736
    Congratulations on your purchase. It looks like a nice firearm. Remember it only has to make one person happy, you.

    Colin
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  • kimberkid
    Nuttin wrong with a PA63 as a first gun!
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  • 11b6r
    Re: Ammo- 9mm Makarov is a cartridge separate from any other 9mm. Yo answer your question- use 9mm Makarov ammo. NOT 9mm Luger/ Parabellum etc. Several cartridge makers load it- and you can check with some of the wholesalers for milsurp ammo.
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  • David Nunn
    I think you can get a .380 ACP barrel for that pistol, too. Not exactly a drop-in, since it is pinned to the frame, but it is not a hard swap. You have a lot more choices for good performing ammo in the .380.
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  • Ramtinxxl
    quote:Originally posted by aramisvi
    now, here's my question: i've read about how this gun is larger than a .380 and smaller than a 9mm....so what kind and brand of ammo would you guys suggest?



    I'd look for something larger than .380 but smaller than 9mm--perhaps by Remingchester?

    Just kidding. Man, if the gun goes bang when you pull the trigger--provided you've found the right ammo, that is--you should be excited. Guns are to enjoy, until you need to use it to protect yourself. And if that is ever the case, here's hoping you are able to enjoy telling the story of how it worked FOR you. Congrats!
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  • aramisvi
    henry: thanks for the links. i really liked the first one. it has a lot of info for mr to go through.


    nunn: i read that. i like the .380, a guy at the range let me shoot his ppk. the pa-63 is the closest thing for my budget. might look into the barrel swap in the near future.

    everyone: as for a range report...hopefully i will be able to give that as soon as it arrives. i'm hoping to pick it up wed. or thurs. and hope chuck or bill at the range can help me safety test and guide me to a good ammo choice as well. i wanted to ask you guys first because of the untapped fountain of knowledge you guy possess (yes, i'm sucking up [8D]). i'll let ya know as soon as i bring it home. now i'm saving up for my next purchase. an airweight .38 for my fiance. she likes revolvers better. wish i could find one under $250, but hey, just gotta save up is all. [:D][:D][:D]
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  • Colt Super
    My understanding, but not experience, is that the 9MM Mak is a pretty hot small self defense round. The pistol is very good looking.

    I think you should maybe work on reloading for the Mak.

    D.
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  • aramisvi
    i'd love too. but i don't have the equipment for reloads let alone the knowledge.
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  • yearofspider
    Ammo: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/browse/browseammo.aspx?c=95&s=958

    http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/defenseh_cjb.htm

    http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/practice_cjc.htm
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  • aramisvi
    spider...i have a subscipt to cheaper than dirt. mak ammo hasn't been listed in a while. also, i'm origianlly from WV. Richwood, in Nicholas Co. went to college at Glenville State.
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  • yearofspider
    quote:Originally posted by aramisvi
    spider...i have a subscipt to cheaper than dirt. mak ammo hasn't been listed in a while. also, i'm origianlly from WV. Richwood, in Nicholas Co. went to college at Glenville State.


    I'm originally from FT. Ashby in Mineral County. I went to Potomac State and WVU. You may also want to check out these sites:
    http://alandp0.tripod.com/9x18/

    http://wideners.com/index.cfm

    I ordered one of the PA-63's about a week ago. I'll get to pick it up later today. I can't wait[:D] I bought a P64 a couple years ago and absolutely love it.
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  • aramisvi
    i know where ft. ashby is. my first year away at college was Shephard College. one of my best friends at school was from Pawpaw. some of my family lives in Franklin in Pendleton Co. and Petersburg, Hardy Co.

    let me know how you like the pa-63.
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  • LOKO383
    quote:Originally posted by aramisvi
    when i was a kid my dad got me a .410 single shot. but this is my first actual purchase.[:D]
    congrats, my first was a 410 also now ya got the diasese,aint no cure,just another gun, enjoy it[;)]
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  • drobs
    PA63 = Good gun. I have one just like it. The 9x18 is hotter than 380 and cheaper too.
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  • Sav99
    Nice little Mak. Thats a real nice first gun! Be safe and have fun with it. [:)]
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  • aramisvi
    thanks guys.

    as for the range report....

    on hold until it arrives at my ffl. then...full unload.
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  • p64mak
    Winchester has started making ammo (95grn FMJ, brass case)in 9x18. I think it's actually made by S&B for Winchester...it's good stuff.

    Otherwise, honestly, Wolf, Silver/Brown/Golden Bear, Sellier&Bellot...if it's anything like my Maks (P64 Polish, Bulgarian, DDR), it'll eat anything and ask for more.

    Enjoy your new toy!
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  • tsavo303
    Order wolf in bulk cheapest I found last year was 5.95 box from on eof the importplaces.... wht is the name? will edit when i remember
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  • tsavo303
    AIM surplus online!
    http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/9X18_Makarov.html
    dont waste your $ shooting western made brass case ammo in a gun designed for this stuff
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  • tobefree
    quote:Originally posted by jbw1776
    quote:Originally posted by aramisvi
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    i know it ain't the best, but it's my first ever. just paid it off, and i should receive it this week.


    Hey, no one here's first car was a Corvette either. I think you did good. Congrats and enjoy.[8D]

    Ben



    My buddies was.... He has a rich daddy.... nuff said/
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