Walther PPK and PPK/S Recall

IndyCCW · February 20th, 2009, 10:30 PM

FlyboyLDB · February 21st, 2009, 12:20 AM

Thanks for the heads up. I wonder if they will take care of the FTF & FTE while in there? Been nothing but problems since new.

ppkheat · February 21st, 2009, 12:24 AM

Mine runs just fine. Though I haven't checked the serial number I'm pretty sure mine will fit the recall list. Good grief my LCP is still at Ruger, now I'm going to have to send my PPK off. I wonder what I'll do with all the extra hats.

boscobeans · February 21st, 2009, 12:34 AM

Did S&W make these with a different design than the original plans from Walther ? I got one from Germany in the 70's and it was as solid as a rock, carried it on and off for 20 years.

I don't see how you can drop the hammer without pulling the trigger. ?????

bosco

eethomas · February 21st, 2009, 12:41 AM

I hope the turn around time is quick. Just filled out my form for the UPS pre-paid stamp and shipping instructions from their web site.

DKJ57 · February 21st, 2009, 05:05 PM

My PPK/S is at Smith & Wesson's now. I bought it new; 63 rounds from new it threw the exractor. Smith & Wesson replaced the extractor. Seven rounds later, it threw the extractor again, so its back in Maine again.

CharlieP · February 22nd, 2009, 01:07 PM

There seems to be some question about the nature of this problem. Based on the wording of the recall, it sounds like the AD occurs when the hammer is lowered manually, and not by the decocker. Assuming that is right, does it mean that the AD can occur AFTER the hammer is lowered (carrying with safety-off, hammer down, and one in the chamber) or is it ONLY in the process of lowering the hammer? I did a Google on it and could not find a definitive answer.

ctr · February 22nd, 2009, 08:23 PM

hmmm, maybe I've bought my last Walther. Just can't trust 'em. :(

boscobeans · February 23rd, 2009, 01:40 AM

Whoever wrote the recall has really confused me.

How can you lower the hammer without pulling the trigger? Sure you can use the safety (decocker) but the recall states the safety is disengaged. ??

Is it a faulty part or did S&W change the design that has been foolproof for a long, long time with the German made pistols ?

I emailed Walther and if I get a answer that makes sense I will post it.

bosco

Captain Crunch · February 23rd, 2009, 02:19 AM

Quote:

How can you lower the hammer without pulling the trigger? Sure you can use the safety (decocker) but the recall states the safety is disengaged. ??

I think you may be misinterpreting the hazard description.

They're saying that lowering the hammer by using (disengaging) the safety could cause a chambered round to fire in certain firearms.

February 20th, 2009, 10:30 PM	#1
IndyCCW Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 23	Walther PPK and PPK/S Recall Recall Notice

February 21st, 2009, 12:24 AM	#3
ppkheat Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,607	Mine runs just fine. Though I haven't checked the serial number I'm pretty sure mine will fit the recall list. Good grief my LCP is still at Ruger, now I'm going to have to send my PPK off. I wonder what I'll do with all the extra hats. __________________ Whatever hits the fan will not be distributed evenly.

February 21st, 2009, 12:41 AM	#5
eethomas Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Las Vegas Posts: 80	I hope the turn around time is quick. Just filled out my form for the UPS pre-paid stamp and shipping instructions from their web site. __________________ IF YOU STAY READY, YOU AIN'T GOT TO GET READY

February 23rd, 2009, 01:40 AM	#9
boscobeans Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: upstate new york Posts: 699	Whoever wrote the recall has really confused me. How can you lower the hammer without pulling the trigger? Sure you can use the safety (decocker) but the recall states the safety is disengaged. ?? Is it a faulty part or did S&W change the design that has been foolproof for a long, long time with the German made pistols ? I emailed Walther and if I get a answer that makes sense I will post it. bosco Last edited by boscobeans; February 23rd, 2009 at 01:46 AM.. Reason: added question

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February 21st, 2009, 12:20 AM	#2
FlyboyLDB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GA Posts: 844	Thanks for the heads up. I wonder if they will take care of the FTF & FTE while in there? Been nothing but problems since new.

February 21st, 2009, 12:34 AM	#4
boscobeans Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: upstate new york Posts: 699	Did S&W make these with a different design than the original plans from Walther ? I got one from Germany in the 70's and it was as solid as a rock, carried it on and off for 20 years. I don't see how you can drop the hammer without pulling the trigger. ????? bosco

February 21st, 2009, 05:05 PM	#6
DKJ57 New Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Texas Posts: 3	My PPK/S is at Smith & Wesson's now. I bought it new; 63 rounds from new it threw the exractor. Smith & Wesson replaced the extractor. Seven rounds later, it threw the extractor again, so its back in Maine again.

February 22nd, 2009, 01:07 PM	#7
CharlieP Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 129	There seems to be some question about the nature of this problem. Based on the wording of the recall, it sounds like the AD occurs when the hammer is lowered manually, and not by the decocker. Assuming that is right, does it mean that the AD can occur AFTER the hammer is lowered (carrying with safety-off, hammer down, and one in the chamber) or is it ONLY in the process of lowering the hammer? I did a Google on it and could not find a definitive answer.

February 22nd, 2009, 08:23 PM	#8
ctr Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 478	hmmm, maybe I've bought my last Walther. Just can't trust 'em. :(