Just bought my first P88...

koz5614 · 02-06-2010, 09:20 PM

Hello, I'm new to the forum. I just purchased a P88 from a recent GB auction and had a few questions about it. The gun serial number is in 8,000 range. I had read in the forum about cracked frames. I pulled the grips off and the frame is clean. Are there any specific areas I should be looking for frame damage? I doubt if the gun has 200 rounds through it. Are there any extra parts I should keep on hand? Any recommendations as far as ammo. My duty ammo is 124gr Gold Dot. I routinely carry 147gr Black Talons in my other off-duty guns. Is this OK to shoot in the P88? Thank you for your help.

Gmountain · 02-07-2010, 07:45 AM

I'm a newbie myself, but congrats on your gun. From what I've been reading here, examine behind the mag release and up to the rails.

sprat · 02-10-2010, 04:46 PM

I have looked at numerous P-88's and never seen or heard of cracked frames until that thread

my only advice is not to carry a P-88 they are too collectable, with the exception of some highly collectable wartime walthers and/or some pre-war walthers these are in demand

all modern pistols and rifles have had metal stress issues,

sprat

02-06-2010, 09:20 PM	#1
koz5614 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1	Just bought my first P88... Hello, I'm new to the forum. I just purchased a P88 from a recent GB auction and had a few questions about it. The gun serial number is in 8,000 range. I had read in the forum about cracked frames. I pulled the grips off and the frame is clean. Are there any specific areas I should be looking for frame damage? I doubt if the gun has 200 rounds through it. Are there any extra parts I should keep on hand? Any recommendations as far as ammo. My duty ammo is 124gr Gold Dot. I routinely carry 147gr Black Talons in my other off-duty guns. Is this OK to shoot in the P88? Thank you for your help.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

02-07-2010, 07:45 AM	#2
Gmountain Supporting Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 134	I'm a newbie myself, but congrats on your gun. From what I've been reading here, examine behind the mag release and up to the rails.

02-10-2010, 04:46 PM	#3
sprat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: GCS Florida Posts: 141	I have looked at numerous P-88's and never seen or heard of cracked frames until that thread my only advice is not to carry a P-88 they are too collectable, with the exception of some highly collectable wartime walthers and/or some pre-war walthers these are in demand all modern pistols and rifles have had metal stress issues, sprat