ppk problems

JAKEtheSNAKE · 03-14-2008, 07:50 AM

i bought my dad a whalter ppk in 380 for fathers day and when we got down to the range it would stove pipe on the 5th or 6th round has anyone else had this problem?

AKHunter · 03-14-2008, 11:34 AM

First course of action is to try a new brand of ammo. Make it ball/fmj ammo, it should feed most reliably. If it does and you want hollow point ammo give that a shot afterwards.

stalebiscuit · 03-14-2008, 11:38 AM

is it the interarms? ive heard stuff about them

rfc357 · 03-14-2008, 01:12 PM

If changing ammo does not cure the problem, try changing magazines.

Bravo · 03-14-2008, 01:14 PM

I've heard that they jam quite a bit until they've hit about 500 rounds or so.

I've also heard that they jam if the feed ramp is dirty or unpolished.

I've always wanted one, but don't seem to be the most reliable guns

I hope you get things sorted out.

JAKEtheSNAKE · 03-14-2008, 06:57 PM

no its a whalther

Taurus Fan · 03-14-2008, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAKEtheSNAKE

no its a whalther

I thought only Taurus's had quality control problems

texnmidwest · 03-14-2008, 09:13 PM

I have put over 1000 rounds through my Walther PP 32ACP and have never had a problem.

Long Shanks · 03-14-2008, 09:17 PM

I'm Guessing you mean Walther ppk. They are made by interarms in Virginia now. They bought out and moved all the original equipment from walther's factory. Stovepiping is a fired case getting caught in the action as opposed to a failure to feed issue. I have a ppks and have no problems with it. Seems odd it's always on the 5th or 6th round. If what your talking about is a failure to feed issue the magazine might have a burr or dent in it that is not letting the follower move through that part of the magazine. Another cause could be the magazine catch is not fully engaging or your not seating the magazine all the way. With an EMPTY gun and magazine, slam the magazine into the well a few times. that may get things worn in a little. Good luck, Let me and or us know how you make out

bkcomet · 04-14-2008, 09:13 PM

I'm seeing a similar issue with a new ppk/s. I'm experiencing a failure to feed issue, i think i've traced it to a falty mag or mag catch latch. The mag has about a 16th inch play when it is seated in the gun. Any one seen this issue?

TXplt · 04-15-2008, 07:54 AM

Brother has ppk/s. Some failures to feed (mostly with JHP) at first......after first shooting and cleaning dropped off dramatically.

03-14-2008, 07:50 AM	#1
JAKEtheSNAKE Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 16	ppk problems i bought my dad a whalter ppk in 380 for fathers day and when we got down to the range it would stove pipe on the 5th or 6th round has anyone else had this problem?

03-14-2008, 09:13 PM	#8
texnmidwest Listen to yur Inner Hippo Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 3,454	I have put over 1000 rounds through my Walther PP 32ACP and have never had a problem. __________________ "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (If all else fails play dead)

03-14-2008, 09:17 PM	#9
Long Shanks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 141	I'm Guessing you mean Walther ppk. They are made by interarms in Virginia now. They bought out and moved all the original equipment from walther's factory. Stovepiping is a fired case getting caught in the action as opposed to a failure to feed issue. I have a ppks and have no problems with it. Seems odd it's always on the 5th or 6th round. If what your talking about is a failure to feed issue the magazine might have a burr or dent in it that is not letting the follower move through that part of the magazine. Another cause could be the magazine catch is not fully engaging or your not seating the magazine all the way. With an EMPTY gun and magazine, slam the magazine into the well a few times. that may get things worn in a little. Good luck, Let me and or us know how you make out Last edited by Long Shanks; 03-14-2008 at 09:34 PM. Reason: more thoughts

04-15-2008, 07:54 AM	#11
TXplt Lost in the Ozone Again Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,832 Images: 4 Blog Entries: 2	Brother has ppk/s. Some failures to feed (mostly with JHP) at first......after first shooting and cleaning dropped off dramatically. __________________ Old fighter pilots never die.....They just wind up in Texas

03-14-2008, 11:34 AM	#2
AKHunter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 899	First course of action is to try a new brand of ammo. Make it ball/fmj ammo, it should feed most reliably. If it does and you want hollow point ammo give that a shot afterwards.

03-14-2008, 11:38 AM	#3
stalebiscuit Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: atlanta, but much rather be in valdosta Posts: 1,587	is it the interarms? ive heard stuff about them

03-14-2008, 01:12 PM	#4
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741	If changing ammo does not cure the problem, try changing magazines.

03-14-2008, 01:14 PM	#5
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,897	I've heard that they jam quite a bit until they've hit about 500 rounds or so. I've also heard that they jam if the feed ramp is dirty or unpolished. I've always wanted one, but don't seem to be the most reliable guns I hope you get things sorted out.

03-14-2008, 06:57 PM	#6
JAKEtheSNAKE Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 16	no its a whalther

04-14-2008, 09:13 PM	#10
bkcomet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1	I'm seeing a similar issue with a new ppk/s. I'm experiencing a failure to feed issue, i think i've traced it to a falty mag or mag catch latch. The mag has about a 16th inch play when it is seated in the gun. Any one seen this issue?