Help with PPK 380

[Frog]

The gun in 22 years old, but has only fired 100 rounds or less.

It's always had some kind of a problem. First, with jamming. Better ammo has seemingly fixed that, but now the slide won't reset the hammer for the next shot. It has truly become a single action, where after each shot is fired, the hammer must be manually cocked for the next shot. On the rare occasion where the slide does reset the hammer, heavy breathing can cause the next chambered round to fire!

If you, or someone you know is familiar with the old PPK (Interarms), I'd appreciate hearing from you.

Thanks,
Frog.

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[jordanvraptor]

Sounds like the notch on the hammer has become worn and the hammer is falling to half cock. Replace the hammer or have someone who knows what they are doing regrind the notch. You might need to replace the sear as well. My first Series 70 .45 did that because a prior owner wanted a lighter trigger pull. Good thing the half cock or safety notch is still there or that PPK would be full auto and probably dump the entire magazine before you let go of the trigger. Even then there is no guarantee it would stop firing.

 

[Tornado-Technologies]

I'm intimately familiar with the PPK, feel free to drop by and we can take a look at it.

We're open 10-6pm on Friday & Sat for customer drop offs. We'll be closed this Sat for 4 July Weekend.

www.tornado-technologies.com

 

[Frog]

Have you got a fire drum? I'm pretty sure it will need to be fired to demonstrate it's problem.

I can drop by with it Friday, after lunch.

Thanks,
Frog.

 

[Tornado-Technologies]

Yes, we have a bullet trap.

 

[Frog]

Thanks, see you Friday!

Frog.