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Old July 13th, 2008
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Default Re: Walther P22 slide wear

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Originally Posted by RocketFoot View Post
Well, after 5000 rounds, I do see some rub marks where the trigger bar ears rise up to contact the slide. They are noticeable, but not deep enough to even catch your fingernail. I don't think the trigger bar can rise any higher to do any more damage to the frame. I also noticed some wear on the slide release catch notch on the slide. Walther actually put a steel pin in there to help prevent wear. In my opinion, the gun is well built but could benefit from a sturdier slide. Polishing the trigger bar ears couldn't hurt either, but probably isn't really necessary. My P22 was made in early 2007.
Thanks Rocketfoot, great to have heard from first hand how this wear really is. It would seem that the guys at Walther thought this wear wouldn't affect the gun's functionality. I will shoot it as-is and will pay much attention to the wear. I'll write any further experience I may have about this.
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