Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun News and Gun Reviews
  • News
  • Guns
    • Rifles
    • Handguns
    • Shotguns
    • Special Weapons
  • Gear
    • Accessories
    • Ammo
    • Holsters
    • Knives
    • Optics & Sights
    • Suppressors
  • Lifestyle
    • Culture
    • Military & Police
    • Tactics & Training
  • Videos
No Result
View All Result
Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun News and Gun Reviews
  • News
  • Guns
    • Rifles
    • Handguns
    • Shotguns
    • Special Weapons
  • Gear
    • Accessories
    • Ammo
    • Holsters
    • Knives
    • Optics & Sights
    • Suppressors
  • Lifestyle
    • Culture
    • Military & Police
    • Tactics & Training
  • Videos
No Result
View All Result
Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun News and Gun Reviews
No Result
View All Result
 
FREE GUN FRIDAY > Enter to WIN the Ruger PC Charger & PC Carbine, Ammo from Black Hills and the Caldwell Portable Range Kit!

Polish Power: The Polish P-83 Wanad Pistol

Michael Humphries by Michael Humphries
February 26, 2015
in Guns, Handguns
0
Polish P-83 Wanad Pistol lead

The P-83 is a 9x18mm sidearm developed for the Polish military.

0
SHARES
3
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Polish P-83 Wanad Pistol side
The P-83 features a slide catch lever and slide-mounted safety.
Polish P-83 Wanad Pistol lead
The P-83 is a 9x18mm sidearm developed for the Polish military.
Polish P-83 Wanad Pistol grip
The P-83 features a heel-mounted magazine catch.

Polish P-83 Wanad Pistol top
The P-83 features fixed military-style sights.

As many students of historical firearms are aware, Fabryka Broni Łucznik (Radom) of Poland is a highly respected armsmaker with a storied history. Having established a stellar reputation for quality and innovation in the pre-WWII era, Radom continued this tradition well into the Cold War era—albeit with a new focus on Soviet-style weaponry due to the nation falling under the sphere of Eastern influence.

  • RELATED: Gun Review: The Polish P-64 Pistol
  • RELATED: Guns of the Elite: A Look at the JWK Polish Commandos

As a result of this situation, the earliest weapons developed by Radom during this period hewed very closely to their Russian siblings. Good examples of this are Poland’s 7.62x39mm Kalashnikov series of rifles as well as its domestic variant of the Tokarev TT-33 7.62x25mm pistol.

However, as the decades of the Cold War ground on, Poland began to show more and more independence in its domestic weapons designs. When Poland looked to transition away from the Tokarev pistol and into a new 9x18mm sidearm similar to the Russian Makarov, the country developed its own design.

What resulted was the new double-action/single-action P-64, designed at the WITU (Military Ordnance Materiel Institute) and manufactured from 1966 to 1977. While very successful, it also proved to be very expensive to produce.

As a result, in the 1970s, Radom set about developing a replacement pistol design that would be cheaper and easier to manufacture. The result was the “Wanad” pistol, chambered for the standard 9x18mm cartridge and adopted in 1984 as the “9mm pistolet wz.1983”, or simply P-83.

Designed by M. Gryszkiewicz, the pistol made use of sheet metal and spot welding in its construction. Featuring similar lines and dimensions to the P-64, the 8+1 capacity pistol featured a hammer-drop safety mounted on the slide and a heel-mounted magazine release. Where it differed most notably from the P-64 was that it featured a slide catch/release lever.

Recently, numbers of both P-64 and (to a lesser extent) P-83 pistols have been appearing on the surplus market at very reasonable prices. I recently picked up an excellent condition P-83 with matching numbers from Southern Ohio Gun. As with all surplus guns, if you would like one, I highly recommend that you pick up one now before they are all gone.

For more information, visit southernohiogun.com or call 800-944-4867.

Didn't find what you were looking for?

CLICK HERE FOR COMMENTS

RELATED POSTS

The Springfield Armory SA-35 is an updated version of the JMB classic

Springfield Armory SA-35 Review

A direct mount option is now available for Glock MOS pistols for LE agency purchase

Glock MOS with Direct Mounting Now Available for LE Purchase

The Beretta APX Centurion is still a great choice

Beretta APX Centurion Review

Getting trigger time on a Dillon Mini Gun.

VIDEO: Shooting Mini-Guns & Testing the Dillon Rifle OPAR

Load More

TACTICAL-LIFE ARTICLE PAGE VIDEO

Discussion about this post

FEATURED POST

Max Michel at the USPSA area 3 championship

2022 USPSA Area 3 Championship Results: Showdown in the Heartland

The USPSA Area 3 Championship occupies a unique place in the competition calendar. The match is well-known for its often...

Read more

TRENDING

ATF Agent James Burk sued Columbus police, excessive force, reup

VIDEO: ATF Agent James Burk Tased by Columbus Police, Files Suit

...

Mossberg 590 Shockwave review for home defense myths

4 Home Defense Myths You Need to Stop Repeating

...

The Dicken Drill is named for Eli Dicken who saved many lives in the Greenwood Mall

The Elisjsha Dicken Drill

...

what are the best revolvers for home defense

Best Revolvers for Home Defense [2022]

...

PICK A CATEGORY

TACTICS & TRAINING SPOTLIGHT

Mossberg 590 Shockwave review for home defense myths

4 Home Defense Myths You Need to Stop Repeating

We cover home defense related issues a lot here on Tactical Life. Whether it's using a revolver for home defense,...

TACTICS & TRAINING SHOWCASE

The Dicken Drill is named for Eli Dicken who saved many lives in the Greenwood Mall

The Elisjsha Dicken Drill

You've got your concealed carry gun on you and get stopped by the cops. What do you do next?

What to Do When Pulled Over with a Concealed Carry

If you're serious about learning tactics for stopping an active shooter, you have to train hard

Tactics for Stopping an Active Shooter

it's important to know concealed carry laws by state

Concealed Carry Laws by State

Gun cleaning gunk 5000 rounds

Gun Cleaning: 5 Reasons Why You Need to Clean Your Firearms

learning the art of clearing pistol malfunctions could save your life

Clearing Pistol Malfunctions: A Lifesaving Self Defense Skill

Top 10 Lifesaving Concealed Carry Tips for 2022

Top 10 Lifesaving Concealed Carry Tips for 2022

Stippling a handgun

6 Steps to Stippling a Gun for Beginners

What Are NFA Trusts?

What Are NFA Trusts?

site logo
Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun news, gun reviews and gun magazines for gun enthusiasts, military and law enforcement
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • California Privacy Notice
  • Cookie Policy
© Athlon Outdoors, All Rights Reserved.
You use of this website constitutes and manifests your acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and awareness of the California Privacy Rights. Pursuant to U.S. Copyright law, as well as other applicable federal and state laws, the content on this website may not be reproduced, distributed, displayed, transmitted, cached, or otherwise used, without the prior, express, and written permission of Athlon Outdoors.

Manage your GDPR consents by clicking here. Manage your CCPA consents by clicking here.
No Result
View All Result
  • Guns
    • Rifles
    • Handguns
    • Shotguns
  • Knives
  • Gear
    • Holsters
    • Optics & Sights
    • Accessories
    • Ammo
    • Suppressors
  • Military & Police
  • News
  • Tactics & Training
  • Videos
    • LATEST VIDEOS
    • FREE GUN FRIDAY
    • RELOADING ZONE
    • SCCY Branded Videos
  • Publications
  • Advertising
  • Contact Us

© 2022 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.