As a result, the empty magazine protrudes 1/8 of an inch from the bottom of the grip instead of smoothly ejecting. The magazine release is located just below the slide at the front of the grip, rather than behind the trigger guard. Its most obvious drawback is a very heavy double-action trigger pull. In general, the AP9 shares the same strength and weaknesses of the Walther PP/PPK pistols. Albans, VT, the AP9 is a commercial.380 ACP version of the PA-63 service pistol, with the same white alloy frame and two-tone appearance. Thanks, You were right: Quoted from FEG AP9 Imported by Century International Arms of St.
The gun is totally original and does not look to have been modified in any way. The s/n is matching on the frame and slide. I have never seen one either, but I am no expert. Norm has stated that he did not believe that the PA-63 was made in 9mm Short. After asking Norm and some of the others about it I am not so sure what it really is. I just picked up what I believed to be a PA-63 in 9mm Short. I have posted in other threads about this gun, but as not wanting to be all over the board I am starting a new thread. As you can see, it's in surplus condition. Naresh Malhotra Marketing Research Ebook Pdf Biz. I've read varying accounts of these being made from the late 1950's through the 1990's. Now having said the above, My understanding is this model pistol was produced from 1963 on, hence the model name PA-63.
