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My P99 hangs up upon cocking occasionally. It just started happening recently. It appears that the recoil spring is bowing downward due to the flexure of the (plastic hinged) guide rod, and catching on the frame. I can understand the utility in making the rod in two pieces for assembly, but can't imagine why they would place the hinge near the middle as opposed to at the end. Ah well.
I probably only have around 1200 rounds through it, but am planning on picking up a new guide rod and spring. My spring is probably fine, just the rod is weak. Wolff dosen't list them on their site, so I'll probably go through Walther America (S&W).
Does anyone have any suggestions on alternate suppliers, or better yet, an improved guide rod? I was interested in the picture of the new P99C on Dr. Lunde's page. It appears to have a pair of springs on the guide rod. Can anyone tell me if this rod is solid (unhinged) or even better, metal?
Thanks for your time...
I probably only have around 1200 rounds through it, but am planning on picking up a new guide rod and spring. My spring is probably fine, just the rod is weak. Wolff dosen't list them on their site, so I'll probably go through Walther America (S&W).
Does anyone have any suggestions on alternate suppliers, or better yet, an improved guide rod? I was interested in the picture of the new P99C on Dr. Lunde's page. It appears to have a pair of springs on the guide rod. Can anyone tell me if this rod is solid (unhinged) or even better, metal?
Thanks for your time...