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alvin · 11-14-2013, 07:42 AM

I like Type 94 Nambu, due to its unusual appearance. The design of exposed sear bar is not optimal but that's not unique in Nambu -- Luger also has an exposed sear bar. To be fair, Type 94's exposed sear bar is easier to access than that of Luger's.... so it's very negative on Nambu.

Operate it in hands (never fired one), feel two things are negative, (1) It's very easy to accidentally release and drop the magazine out; (2) The hold-open was implemented by magazine follower, so when empty magazine is removed for reloading .... for a pistol of this size, Nambu should have implemented a real hold open facility.

The grip fits my small hand extremely well. That's a plus.

Zorba · 11-18-2013, 04:13 PM

Still waiting - one more week - till pickup day. In the meantime, I found a numbers matching magazine for it!

Zorba · 11-25-2013, 09:25 PM

And here it is!

DavidJayUden · 11-25-2013, 11:40 PM

You know, everything looks great. EXCEPT THE PURPLE NAIL POLISH! Are you trying to weird me out or is that an unintended side effect?
The Nambu looks very nice. I'll want a full range report.
dju

Patronen · 11-26-2013, 07:40 AM

Zorba,
If you do decide to fire it, be aware of firing pin breakeage. I have seen examples that were broken before and later found that happens on these.
Thanks for sharing your new pistol.

alvin · 11-26-2013, 08:49 AM

Found an old photo on the net.

From dressing, were they bandits?? No. At least, the text description says no

These were communist policemen in 1940s.

Two guys sitting in the middle were armed with Nambu pistols.

Zorba · 11-26-2013, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

You know, everything looks great. EXCEPT THE PURPLE NAIL POLISH! Are you trying to weird me out or is that an unintended side effect?
The Nambu looks very nice. I'll want a full range report.
dju

Red polish may have looked better, the purple does clash a bit...

Zorba · 11-26-2013, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patronen

Zorba,
If you do decide to fire it, be aware of firing pin breakeage. I have seen examples that were broken before and later found that happens on these.
Thanks for sharing your new pistol.

They're apparently notorious for FP breakage. I'm not going to fire it much, but I do have 50 rds on the way - a lifetime supply...

cirelaw · 11-26-2013, 02:16 PM

Is ammo still available?

saab-bob · 11-26-2013, 02:48 PM

A Nambu is a interesting gun. Neither myself or any of my shooting friends have one.
Would be fun to try one.
Interesting to realize that every single Nambu here in the USA was a GI bring back. AFAIK none where ever imported or surplussed and no other nation officially adopted them.
Bob

DavidJayUden · 11-26-2013, 03:31 PM

Eric:
There is a guy on Gunbroker.com who makes 8mm Nambu ammo. About $1 per shot. There is also a guy out there re-poping parts to keep them running. So they are shootable.
dju

rhuff · 11-26-2013, 03:42 PM

One of the fellas that writes for Handloading Magazine(Mike Venturino) owns a Nambu, and reloads for his. I get the impression that he shoots his a fair amount.

Olle · 11-26-2013, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zormpas

They're apparently notorious for FP breakage. I'm not going to fire it much, but I do have 50 rds on the way - a lifetime supply...

Those firing pins breaks so easily that the holster even has a pocket for a spare, so original firing pins are hard to come by. If your firing pin is intact and original, you should consider replacing it with a repro before you shoot it. Don Schlickman is the best source for this, he makes excellent repro parts for the T14 and other Japanese guns. He can also retip broken firing pins: http://members.shaw.ca/tju/donspartslist.htm

cirelaw · 11-26-2013, 04:24 PM

Found shooting a Nambu!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIRQO9DEFlI and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8BBMHh3FpA

Arizona Slim · 11-26-2013, 05:53 PM

Thanks for the web site Eric, lots of related links here.

Lon

Zorba · 11-26-2013, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cirelaw

Is ammo still available?

That's the stuff I bought. $1/rd.

Firing pin isn't original. That could be good OR bad...

Patronen · 11-26-2013, 06:00 PM

I have wondered if the original Japanese ammunition used a hard primer and that was the majority of the problems and wear? I'm curious if anybody that shoots these regularly through handloading modern commercial boxers break their pins often?

DavidJayUden · 11-26-2013, 06:44 PM

Here is a link to Don's website:
http://members.shaw.ca/tju/donspartslist.htm

saab-bob · 11-26-2013, 06:57 PM

Zormpas
Here is a fun website for Japanese weapons,Ammo,accessories,etc.

http://mrnambu.com/index.html

Bob

Zorba · 11-26-2013, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saab-bob

http://mrnambu.com/index.html

Bob

That's who I bought the ammo from. Only guy who has it right now.

11-25-2013, 09:25 PM	#23
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 951 Thanks: 776 Thanked 526 Times in 289 Posts	And here it is! Attached Thumbnails

11-26-2013, 07:40 AM	#25
Patronen User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 312 Thanks: 335 Thanked 93 Times in 70 Posts	Zorba, If you do decide to fire it, be aware of firing pin breakeage. I have seen examples that were broken before and later found that happens on these. Thanks for sharing your new pistol. __________________ Dave

11-26-2013, 08:49 AM	#26
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Found an old photo on the net. From dressing, were they bandits?? No. At least, the text description says no These were communist policemen in 1940s. Two guys sitting in the middle were armed with Nambu pistols. Attached Thumbnails

11-26-2013, 02:16 PM	#29
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Is ammo still available? Attached Images

11-26-2013, 02:48 PM	#30
saab-bob User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 459 Thanks: 774 Thanked 143 Times in 87 Posts	A Nambu is a interesting gun. Neither myself or any of my shooting friends have one. Would be fun to try one. Interesting to realize that every single Nambu here in the USA was a GI bring back. AFAIK none where ever imported or surplussed and no other nation officially adopted them. Bob __________________ "I think,therefore I own guns"

11-14-2013, 07:42 AM	#21
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	I like Type 94 Nambu, due to its unusual appearance. The design of exposed sear bar is not optimal but that's not unique in Nambu -- Luger also has an exposed sear bar. To be fair, Type 94's exposed sear bar is easier to access than that of Luger's.... so it's very negative on Nambu. Operate it in hands (never fired one), feel two things are negative, (1) It's very easy to accidentally release and drop the magazine out; (2) The hold-open was implemented by magazine follower, so when empty magazine is removed for reloading .... for a pistol of this size, Nambu should have implemented a real hold open facility. The grip fits my small hand extremely well. That's a plus.

11-18-2013, 04:13 PM	#22
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 951 Thanks: 776 Thanked 526 Times in 289 Posts	Still waiting - one more week - till pickup day. In the meantime, I found a numbers matching magazine for it!

11-25-2013, 11:40 PM	#24
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	You know, everything looks great. EXCEPT THE PURPLE NAIL POLISH! Are you trying to weird me out or is that an unintended side effect? The Nambu looks very nice. I'll want a full range report. dju

11-26-2013, 03:31 PM	#31
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Eric: There is a guy on Gunbroker.com who makes 8mm Nambu ammo. About $1 per shot. There is also a guy out there re-poping parts to keep them running. So they are shootable. dju

11-26-2013, 03:42 PM	#32
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,270 Thanks: 2,686 Thanked 958 Times in 704 Posts	One of the fellas that writes for Handloading Magazine(Mike Venturino) owns a Nambu, and reloads for his. I get the impression that he shoots his a fair amount.

11-26-2013, 04:24 PM	#34
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Found shooting a Nambu!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIRQO9DEFlI and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8BBMHh3FpA

11-26-2013, 05:53 PM	#35
Arizona Slim Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 706 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 409 Times in 225 Posts	Thanks for the web site Eric, lots of related links here. Lon

11-26-2013, 06:00 PM	#37
Patronen User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 312 Thanks: 335 Thanked 93 Times in 70 Posts	I have wondered if the original Japanese ammunition used a hard primer and that was the majority of the problems and wear? I'm curious if anybody that shoots these regularly through handloading modern commercial boxers break their pins often? __________________ Dave

11-26-2013, 06:44 PM	#38
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Here is a link to Don's website: http://members.shaw.ca/tju/donspartslist.htm

11-26-2013, 06:57 PM	#39
saab-bob User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 459 Thanks: 774 Thanked 143 Times in 87 Posts	Zormpas Here is a fun website for Japanese weapons,Ammo,accessories,etc. http://mrnambu.com/index.html Bob __________________ "I think,therefore I own guns"