PPK/S carry question

TXplt · 05-09-2008, 02:27 PM

I've a new PPK/S (imported by Smith and Wesson, and bought new late last year). I've read somewhere that the PPK isn't safe to carry with the safety off. The safety does provide a positive hammer block in the PPK. However, with the safety off, there is also a mechanical hammer block on this particular pistol which prevents the hammer from striking the firing pin unless the trigger is fully depressed.

Anyone know why someone might consider this pistol (DA auto) dangerous to carry with safety off, or was it just the older models of the PPK lacked a hammer block ?

Otter · 05-09-2008, 07:27 PM

I used the PPK/S in 9X17mm for years, I also had a couple in 7.65mm and always carried them with a round in the chamber, decocked, safety off. They all have the hammer block.

TXplt · 05-09-2008, 08:37 PM

Thanks, that's what I thought--this is a .380--think the safety thing is only on the older models.

soonerborn · 05-10-2008, 10:27 AM

I want one of those spiffy new PPS in a 40 flavor.

05-09-2008, 02:27 PM	#1
TXplt Lost in the Ozone Again Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,779 Images: 4 Blog Entries: 2	PPK/S carry question I've a new PPK/S (imported by Smith and Wesson, and bought new late last year). I've read somewhere that the PPK isn't safe to carry with the safety off. The safety does provide a positive hammer block in the PPK. However, with the safety off, there is also a mechanical hammer block on this particular pistol which prevents the hammer from striking the firing pin unless the trigger is fully depressed. Anyone know why someone might consider this pistol (DA auto) dangerous to carry with safety off, or was it just the older models of the PPK lacked a hammer block ? __________________ Old fighter pilots never die.....They just wind up in Texas

05-09-2008, 07:27 PM	#2
Otter Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 949 Images: 6	I used the PPK/S in 9X17mm for years, I also had a couple in 7.65mm and always carried them with a round in the chamber, decocked, safety off. They all have the hammer block. __________________ Life is too important to be taken seriously.

05-09-2008, 08:37 PM	#3
TXplt Lost in the Ozone Again Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,779 Images: 4 Blog Entries: 2	Thanks, that's what I thought--this is a .380--think the safety thing is only on the older models. __________________ Old fighter pilots never die.....They just wind up in Texas

05-10-2008, 10:27 AM	#4
soonerborn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 320	I want one of those spiffy new PPS in a 40 flavor. __________________ Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a Bureau!!!