walther pps ?

[gordfraser]

I got a used PPs here in MA. a few months ago.

thought it was a great size for a 9mm for CC

I already have a sig p238. but trying to keep the calibers the same was the thought wave at the time.

the PPS was nice enough to shoot. BUT the slide does not seem to want to slide forward all the way to lock up the barrel. The last 1/2" can be a little sticky.

if i let the slide go slowly forward in a controlled manner, it might not lock up at all!

as this was purchased at a gun store in mass recently, and has a S disconnect, i am unsure if any of the other springs have been changed.

can anyone that has one of these varify if this is "normal"?

thanks

G

 

[jdgill]

Many many rounds through mine ove more years than I can remember and I have never had this issue.

I would take it directly to Dave at http://www.santurriltd.com/ and have him check it out.

Your CC needs to operate perfectly, every time. Your life may depend on it.

Just my opinion.

 

[TUGINSTRUCTOR]

I have a PPS in both 9mm and 40, my 9mm has the s connector. like jdgill said, I have never had this issue either. So I would also take it to a gunsmith ASAP. both my PPS have operated flawlessly with various grain count ammo through them.

 

[92G]

I got a used PPs here in MA. a few months ago.

thought it was a great size for a 9mm for CC

I already have a sig p238. but trying to keep the calibers the same was the thought wave at the time.

the PPS was nice enough to shoot. BUT the slide does not seem to want to slide forward all the way to lock up the barrel. The last 1/2" can be a little sticky.

if i let the slide go slowly forward in a controlled manner, it might not lock up at all!

as this was purchased at a gun store in mass recently, and has a S disconnect, i am unsure if any of the other springs have been changed.

can anyone that has one of these varify if this is "normal"?

thanks

G

dont ride the slide forward. Let the recoil spring do its job by letting the slide go home. Walter recommends replaceing the recoil spring every like 2k rounds if i recall correctly. If the gun was shot a bunch then get urself a new spring its pretty easy.

your issue is unlikely related to S disconnect.

 

[paracarry]

Mine came with the H disconnect, had it switched out to the S, have never had a problem.

 

[Taka]

Read this

http://www.waltherforums.com/forum/faq-pps/8904-walther-pps-observations.html

 

[Billy2]

dont ride the slide forward. Let the recoil spring do its job by letting the slide go home. Walter recommends replaceing the recoil spring every like 2k rounds if i recall correctly. If the gun was shot a bunch then get urself a new spring its pretty easy.

your issue is unlikely related to S disconnect.

This!

 

[maswell]

Read this

http://www.waltherforums.com/forum/faq-pps/8904-walther-pps-observations.html

+1

I've put lots of rounds through my PPS and it's my go to EDC pistol. I've run it through classes with hundreds of rounds, and its never failed once. It's also tremendously accurate. In my last class I had to push myself to shoot faster because my groups stayed too tight. Enjoy it!!

Also, I did my own conversion from H to S -- walther sent me the part for free. Great CS.

 

[upcountry]

My regular carry is a PPS I purchased while in MA and had the H replaced with an S, never had a problem.
Great gun, reliable. The issue is to let the slide "slam" forward--slingshot it. That's what it will do on recoil as designed.
Easing it forward is contrary to it's design.
Just wish extra mags weren't so $$$.

 

[Seamsealer]

Got the same gun and never a problem. Don't ease the slide forward, let it go like it was designed. Great pistol, very dependable, never fails to fire.

 

[olegZHA]

The Walther PPS is outstanding. I couldn't believe a gun that small could be that accurate or take such abuse.
I carry it with full confidence in the summer or when I need a more discreet carry.
Let us know if the issue is fixed by not riding the slide.
Thanks
Zero Hour Arms

 

[gordfraser]

thanks guy's.
i "think" that my pps might have had springs changed at some point, but i will get it checked out by a pro.......sometime!
I do like my p238 in these summer days as it really does vanish in a supertuck even in Kmart shorts!
I have forgot that it was there several times!!

i will let u know the outcome

G

 

[Serapis]

How difficult was the conversion from h to s?


Sent from my mobile phone from behind enemy lines.

 

[92G]

PITA. i was able to do the swap but the internals are intense. u will need a paperclip or tiny punch.

 

[Lcstyle]

another vote for the PPS, what an outstanding and accurate compact pistol.

I provided a pretty good guide on how to do the disconnector here:

http://www.northeastshooters.com/vb...ork-on-a-PPS?p=2839208&viewfull=1#post2839208