CCP Generation 1 Magazine problems

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DrumMum

Discussion Starter · Jan 14, 2019

Hey, all!

I've been reading these posts and following the CCP M1 issues since I've had my CCP. I have the Generation 1 issue. I did send it back for its warranty repair as soon as I got the notice of warranty. Now, this was my first ever pistol. I attributed some of its issues as "Operator Error", me not being experienced with shooting, etc.

What happened recently: i was showing my CCP to a family member. I released the mag, ejected the bullet that was in the chamber....but then all the ammo just "fell out" of the magazine!!! I was like, "What???!!"

I finally had some time this week to explore what might be the problem. I was watching some YouTube videos about magazines. One guy said if the slide does not lock, after the last round, there could be a problem with the magazine spring. This is exactly what my CCP was doing. And I often wondered if the problem was just the one magazine (I would have problems on the range at my gun club, and I'd ask the Range Officers about it).

Anyways, I took apart the magazine to inspect it. The spring was definitely bound up. And then the follower was stuck at the top. I was finally able to get the follower "free".

So, I took apart the "good" magazine. Everything looks pretty much the same. The only thing I see is, the follower that was "stuck" does seem to be a little "bent". Like if you put them both up to a straight edge, you can see what I mean. I will snap a picture to post.

Anyways, they are also stamped the Type "D" magazines. At this point, I think I'll just buy a new magazine. But I was just curious if anyone else had any issues with the magazine, magazine springs "binding" or anything like that.

Thanks.

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pj_49

· #2 · Jan 14, 2019

I've had "C" and "D" magazines with my original CCP M1. Do not recall having the "binding" issue. I now have a CCP M2 and it came with "E" magazines. After I got my CCP M2, I ordered a couple extras mags from an on-line retailer (not Walther) and received "D" magazines. No binding issue with these either.

The main visual difference I see with the "E" magazine is a vertical fin was added to the plastic piece at the bottom of the spring (picture below).

Guess I would call Walther support before buying a new magazine. Maybe they would swap you with a working one?

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DrumMum

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jan 17, 2019

Hey. I finally downloaded the pics. I ended up buying a new mag today. It's an E, with the fin, like you said. I dont wanna take a chance with a crappy mag. But I'll still test it on the range.

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DrumMum

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jan 17, 2019

DrumMum said:
Hey. I finally downloaded the pics. I ended up buying a new mag today. It's an E, with the fin, like you said. I dont wanna take a chance with a crappy mag. But I'll still test it on the range.

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The follower on top is the one that looks odd to me. I circled the area that looks weird. The bad mag I wrote X's on.

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tedln

· #5 · Jan 17, 2019

If the part is in fact defective, the real issue is why it is defective. Is it a defect that originated in the manufacturing process or is it a defect that originated from some mechanical issue with the weapon or the magazine as a whole. The larger question is "will it happen again and how can I prevent it?". It makes no sense to own a firearm that can't be trusted to always perform as designed.

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