Since reading this post, I got my three P64s out and checked them. The 1967 was flawless, the 1969 shows some indication of damaged as noted above (and below), BUT the 1974 (the newest?!?) looks as bad or worst than Tbone's post. EGAD!tbone wrote:I [...] would like comments/suggestions regarding a ding and chamber wear that I noticed [...] Is it safe? I believe it was caused by feeding issues, possibly use of steel cases? The rest of the gun is OK [...]
<center></center><center>You can see the triangular piece at the bottom of the nick (10 o'clock) extending into the barrel</center>
<center></center><center>The nick is in the 1 o'clock position just above the slide lock bar</center>
I bought this one several months ago "just in case" to have parts (also from J&G Sales). I have no intention of raising a ruckus or sending it back, but I have a few questions.
1] Can this nick be filed down (i.e. Dremmel) and the gun still be safe to shoot? It's obviously NOT safe to fire now with the nick extending into the barrel!
2] As TBone suggested, this appears to be caused by the cartridge grabbing the barrel while being ejected. Is this caused by steel cased ammo or some other reason?
3] Do any of you other members have similar wear on your P64s?
As I said, I never noticed this before and until the previous post, I never thought to check!
Ross