Walther PPK/S - Page 2

twhidd · October 28, 2018, 12:29 PM

I purchased an Interarms PPKs a few years back like most people here, I bought it for the nostalgia of the PPK. The double action trigger was atrocious, and the recoil is pretty stiff. The slide also had sharp edges that would cut into the web of my hand. All of these were common complaints for the PPKs.

I replaced the mainspring with a reduced power Wolf spring. That brought the double action pull weight down several pounds without effecting reliability. I also put in a reduced power recoil spring. That of course didn't do a thing for the recoil, but it smoothed things out a bit.

I then went to work knocking down the sharp edges of the slide with a light file and some sandpaper. I took my time and went slow while watching a movie one night. It turned out really nice. No more slide bite.

It's been completely reliable.

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Brutus · October 28, 2018, 03:40 PM

Just saw a used stainless one on consignment, looks just like the one pictured.
Had one years ago but the magazine kept popping out under fire, so I traded it.
Guy wants $500 for it. Is that a fair price?

**4V50 Gary** · October 28, 2018, 04:21 PM

I think $500 is a fair price for an American made stainless PPK/S.

October 28, 2018, 12:29 PM	#26
twhidd Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2005 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 823	Walther PPK/S I purchased an Interarms PPKs a few years back like most people here, I bought it for the nostalgia of the PPK. The double action trigger was atrocious, and the recoil is pretty stiff. The slide also had sharp edges that would cut into the web of my hand. All of these were common complaints for the PPKs. I replaced the mainspring with a reduced power Wolf spring. That brought the double action pull weight down several pounds without effecting reliability. I also put in a reduced power recoil spring. That of course didn't do a thing for the recoil, but it smoothed things out a bit. I then went to work knocking down the sharp edges of the slide with a light file and some sandpaper. I took my time and went slow while watching a movie one night. It turned out really nice. No more slide bite. It's been completely reliable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

October 28, 2018, 03:40 PM	#27
Brutus Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2005 Posts: 1,023	Just saw a used stainless one on consignment, looks just like the one pictured. Had one years ago but the magazine kept popping out under fire, so I traded it. Guy wants $500 for it. Is that a fair price? __________________ Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak out, Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen, Winston Churchill.

October 28, 2018, 04:21 PM	#28
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,832	I think $500 is a fair price for an American made stainless PPK/S. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*