What you want to look for are signs of abuse and modifications. One of the key things I look at is the grip screw. If it is chewed up, the previous owner didn't care enough about the pistol to use a fitted screw driver. That could indicate the gun was abused.
The signal pin (loaded chamber indicator) is often broken or missing. In center fire pistols this is located at the rear of the slide above the safety drum. If it is you will need to replace it - which will add to the cost. Note: A few PP series guns were made without the signal pin or the hole it fits in.
I would ask the store people to field strip the pistol and let you look at the interior. If they won't do that, I would pass.
Other members will be along with more advice.
Pricing on these guns varies radically depending on the state you live in and its laws. PPK pistols generally sell for much more than the PP or PPK/S. So I can't help you on price.
My favorite caliber is the 22LR followed by the 32 Auto.
Good luck.
The signal pin (loaded chamber indicator) is often broken or missing. In center fire pistols this is located at the rear of the slide above the safety drum. If it is you will need to replace it - which will add to the cost. Note: A few PP series guns were made without the signal pin or the hole it fits in.
I would ask the store people to field strip the pistol and let you look at the interior. If they won't do that, I would pass.
Other members will be along with more advice.
Pricing on these guns varies radically depending on the state you live in and its laws. PPK pistols generally sell for much more than the PP or PPK/S. So I can't help you on price.
My favorite caliber is the 22LR followed by the 32 Auto.
Good luck.
