Beijing, Sept.11 (China Defense Mashup Report by Johnathan Weng) -- The Type 64 pistol (Chinese: 64式手枪; pinyin: 64 shì shǒu qiāng; literally "Type 64 handgun") is a semi-automatic pistol, formerly in service with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) but has since been replaced by several other firearms, although it still remains in service with some Chinese police forces.

The Type 64 pistol was the first firearm to be indigenously developed by the People's Republic of China and was first only issued to high ranking military officers and officials and has since been distributed throughout the PLA. The Type 64 pistol has subsequently been been distributed to various People's Armed Police and civilian police forces.

The Type 64 pistol should not be confused with the unrelated, but similarly named, Type 64 silent pistol (Chinese: 64式微声手枪; pinyin: 64 wēishēng shì shǒu qiāng; literally "Type 64 silent handgun") which can be distinguished from the Type 64 pistol, by its large, integral suppressor.