1st Purchase, Aim P1 - has arrived!

[Xoticbass]

I have to admit, the surreality of the BBTOH arriving and delivering was just as intense as advertised. Interestingly, the delivery guy (must've been the end of his run at 7pm) didn't bother checking my ID. But as quickly as could be done without arousing suspicion in my SO, I tore open the package to find my 4/79, #s matching (except mags), Walther P1.

My only beef (not sure it's warranted, since I still haven't had an hour to clean it properly) is that there appears to be some surface rust/gunk in the grooves on the rear of the slide. The bore seems (to the newbie) rather clean and sharp - if anything, maybe in need of a scrub.







Whaddya think?

 

[Dan44]

Looks good to me.

 

[ke3gk]

They are great shooters too. Excellent choice for your first purchase.

 

[MikeTF]

I really like it! Nice gun!

 

[Xoticbass]

There's a little rattle on a part below and to the right of the firing pin. Is this the extractor? Should it be loose enough to rattle?

 

[fivepointstar]

Old Walthers are like old sports cars.....SWEET!!

 

[KMK1862]

There's a little rattle on a part below and to the right of the firing pin. Is this the extractor? Should it be loose enough to rattle?

It sounds like the extractor. Does it have a lot of play if you move it by hand? IIRC, the extractor is held in place by a notch and some spring tension. The springs could be worn out or the extractor might not be properly seated. FWIW, I ordered a service pack from Wolff Springs for mine. I like the peace of mind from knowing I have good springs. I have no rattle on my P1.

 

[05dodgedaytona]

Very nice.

 

[TripleChris]

Mine is so awesome I am getting another one.

 

[Garand1957]

They are great shooters too. Excellent choice for your first purchase.

+1
That would be my #1 choice in a C&R pistol hands down.

 

[Xoticbass]

Bump - thinking about selling this P1 and the P38 that came after (http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=58237)

Anyone interested?

 

[NateIU10]

How much were you thinking?

 

[yellowsled]

Sexy!

 

[reverendbeer]

That's purdy, right there.

 

[Alphabrew]

Hex pin!

 

[Seagrave1963]

This is an older thread, so I am wondering if anyone has been able to get a pinned with long serrations P1 in the last 6 months?

 

[clay_shooter]

SOG has/had them.

This is an older thread, so I am wondering if anyone has been able to get a pinned with long serrations P1 in the last 6 months?