I have brought up this subject a bit ago in a thread about failing backstraps...but no interest.
The firearm blog just did a nice review on the PPS...and a few commented on having issues..I responded with what iv done to mine to fix and one of the poster followed (and improved) on my design.
He also suggested I repost for an easier search for those in the future.
This is cut and paste from my comments on AR15 with link to pictures and information of the tools required.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1498521441218.44852.1779621320&l=6473542e6a&type=1
What this post is really about is the backstrap safety.
I bought this Used PPS over a new Ruger LCR 357 because of all the positive post here and elsewere...and i can see why ,its a great everyday carry piece...but i had the misfortune of not checking the backstrap at the Fun STORE before purchasing...i should of ,its a 4k production run model and by my research showed was a good run....still should of checked...but the large backstrap which was on the gun when purchased didn't stay on after i tried the smaller one...hence my range experience (larger one fit me way better) so anyways i later fixed the backstrap by melting in a deeper "catch" for the hold...and it seemed to work for 4 weeks, till yesterday when i was cleaning out my garage (all day job ) at one point i had to move its position and i noticed it seemed wider...the backstrap had popped up but not off ...this means "unfireable"..I put it back on the right way and continued..figuring i must of hit it some how....but later i checked and it had popped up again...now I'm totally miffed....like when you find out your not getting what you want for Xmas miffed.
well iv read how some have "glued" and some have siliconed theirs in place...and nether seemed to be as POSITIVE as id like the retention..so after some study of whats what in the strap area i put a pin in it...now its POSITIVELY not going anywhere unless i want it to.
Ill get the particulars if anyone would like to do this, but here is the quick and dirty
drilled a hole right at the bottom line up dimple (its perfect position, and its easy to know just were to drill other backstraps)
then i put the backstrap on inserted the mag and wrapped the pistol with 4 heavy rubberbands...this was to tighten up the space that was present in my backstrap and keep everything aligned to drill the frame...which i squared up and stopped when i felt it hit metal...then flip over and repeat.
next remove bands,mag and backstrap..look closely at "safety bar" bottom slants down this section you will notice were the drill hit it...i took a diamond round bur and a dremill tool and made a notch to align the drill hole (this is were it really retains the mechanism in this method) then i re inserted the backstrap and mag then wrapped in bands again and redrilled the holes...but straight threw this time. then pushed the lock pin threw....BADABING!!!!! confidence restored!!!
Its very easy when you have the right tools and you take your time...me took about 20min but i do this kinda thing A LOT
The firearm blog just did a nice review on the PPS...and a few commented on having issues..I responded with what iv done to mine to fix and one of the poster followed (and improved) on my design.
He also suggested I repost for an easier search for those in the future.
This is cut and paste from my comments on AR15 with link to pictures and information of the tools required.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1498521441218.44852.1779621320&l=6473542e6a&type=1
What this post is really about is the backstrap safety.
I bought this Used PPS over a new Ruger LCR 357 because of all the positive post here and elsewere...and i can see why ,its a great everyday carry piece...but i had the misfortune of not checking the backstrap at the Fun STORE before purchasing...i should of ,its a 4k production run model and by my research showed was a good run....still should of checked...but the large backstrap which was on the gun when purchased didn't stay on after i tried the smaller one...hence my range experience (larger one fit me way better) so anyways i later fixed the backstrap by melting in a deeper "catch" for the hold...and it seemed to work for 4 weeks, till yesterday when i was cleaning out my garage (all day job ) at one point i had to move its position and i noticed it seemed wider...the backstrap had popped up but not off ...this means "unfireable"..I put it back on the right way and continued..figuring i must of hit it some how....but later i checked and it had popped up again...now I'm totally miffed....like when you find out your not getting what you want for Xmas miffed.
well iv read how some have "glued" and some have siliconed theirs in place...and nether seemed to be as POSITIVE as id like the retention..so after some study of whats what in the strap area i put a pin in it...now its POSITIVELY not going anywhere unless i want it to.
Ill get the particulars if anyone would like to do this, but here is the quick and dirty
drilled a hole right at the bottom line up dimple (its perfect position, and its easy to know just were to drill other backstraps)
then i put the backstrap on inserted the mag and wrapped the pistol with 4 heavy rubberbands...this was to tighten up the space that was present in my backstrap and keep everything aligned to drill the frame...which i squared up and stopped when i felt it hit metal...then flip over and repeat.
next remove bands,mag and backstrap..look closely at "safety bar" bottom slants down this section you will notice were the drill hit it...i took a diamond round bur and a dremill tool and made a notch to align the drill hole (this is were it really retains the mechanism in this method) then i re inserted the backstrap and mag then wrapped in bands again and redrilled the holes...but straight threw this time. then pushed the lock pin threw....BADABING!!!!! confidence restored!!!
Its very easy when you have the right tools and you take your time...me took about 20min but i do this kinda thing A LOT
