Walther PPK/S Range Report Post Recall With Pics.

[twyacht]

After a light cleaning and TLC, (since it came back so dirty), it appears a slight fluff & buff of the feed ramp was done. I never had problems with feeding, but whatever.

Got to the range and shot 50 rds. of Magtech 90gr. FMJ, before anything. Blazed through the whole box right off the bat to get the foreplay out of the way, warm me and the Walther up.

NO ISSUES WHATSOEVER.

Than loaded in 5 round strings.

Remington 102gr Golden Sabre JHP
Speer Gold Dot 90gr. GDHP
Georgia Arms 90gr. JHP
Cor-Bon DPX 80gr SD Ammo

All shots were 10yds.  Total rds. were 150. (The range had Magtech FMJ's in stock, $18.99 per box) But the premium ammo was used sparingly.. Buggers are hard to get.







NO ISSUES. Feeding was smooth even with the Golden Sabre's that have the largest HP. Cycling was fine. Spent rounds were thrown out consistently, DA pull was long, but broke clean at a given point that's not unacceptable; but DA will be the first shot taken in an SD situation.

I give it a thumbs up, feels smoother than before, and the de-cocker doesn't feel like bone on bone when used.



Before I cleaned it.

For those that got their Walther back, or have yet to send it, the recall thing sucks, period. We all know it. Bitter tastes have been left in the mouths of gunowners that get used to a firearm and than have to send it to the mothership to be "God knows what" to CYA an issue.

Jumbo, I know S&W will not do anything to your 75th Ann. Model. They are smarter than that. I hope this helps. I might be a lucky one, but still enjoy all my S&W's. Hope this helps.

It went bang when called to do so, I think that's all any of us want out of any firearm.

Although, they had this "G" gun Mod 23 that was,.....I fought the power of the dark side, but it will be even harder next time.    Is $575 too high? Seems high to me for the "G"...

[Green Mountain Gringo]

It's a fine piece of machinery the Walther PPK, and fetching to look at.  I'm not sure why the profile makes me so happy.....I get the same "happy feeling" seeing your model as I do when I look at my own.

[tombogan03884]

Nice groups. Yes $575 is high for a G. Even the shyster down the street from me doesn't charge more than $550.

[Kid Shelleen]

Thanks for the update TW. Mine aren't back yet and I've been sweating bullets since your post when you first got yours returned.

I feel better now and I'm happy for you. Does it still feel loose?

If they return my Aristocrat dirty or the slightest bit scratched I might lose it.

Thanks again.

[Ping]

Although, they had this "G" gun Mod 23 that was,.....I fought the power of the dark side, but it will be even harder next time.    Is $575 too high? Seems high to me for the "G"...


That is about $25 higher than what I paid for my G22. But the prices had gone up on the G's cause of the demand. My Glock 24 did cost me almost $600. But I am sure you would appreciate the consistent accuracy and it should not be recalled. 

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[twyacht]

If they return my Aristocrat dirty or the slightest bit scratched I might lose it. Grin

There is a 99% chance it will come back dirty,.. I'm glad. I want it tested there before I get it back. If something were to be off, I'd prefer it was there to be corrected, than my reaction when I get it back...

Although, they had this "G" gun Mod 23 that was,.....I fought the power of the dark side, but it will be even harder next time.    Is $575 too high? Seems high to me for the "G"...


That is about $25 higher than what I paid for my G22. But the prices had gone up on the G's cause of the demand. My Glock 24 did cost me almost $600. But I am sure you would appreciate the consistent accuracy and it should not be recalled. 

The sales guy offered an extended slide stop, "trigger job", and spring kit for $50 extra.  He pulled out his personal Glock, unloaded it and handed it to me to compare the trigger on the NIB one and his personal carry.

His was MUCH lighter. I would have to consider an upgrade to a perfect pistol. But can see the possibility.

Fighting the dark side,.......You guys got cookies too...

[tombogan03884]

That sounds like a much better deal. It won't get any better, not for a new gun.