[MLB]

Thought I'd solicit the advice of those with many more rounds downrange...

I have under 200 rounds of Winchester White Box through my PPK/S. Just breaking it in. I noticed some peening on the block above the trigger guard. The slide is impacting it upon cycling. I noticed it when taking down the handgun, pulling down on the trigger guard (and this block) through the frame.

The peening made it a bit difficult to pull the guard down (the fit is nice and tight on this one). I fixed it by filing the flared sides of the block.

Is this a common thing? I imagine that I could fix it by installing a stiffer spring, but being new, it shouldn't be weak just yet.

Thanks for your thoughts

 

[MLB]

I talked to another guy that had the same problem. He filed and radiused the block and had no further problems.

I had considered taking it back, but it sounds like I'd get the same thing in return.

Thanks for the comment.

 

[MLB]

Just an update. Another 200 rounds down and no more peening problems. Hopefully it was just breaking itself in.