Walther PPKS Jamming

[Suz T]

I recently purchased a Walther PPKS that was a consignment gun. Supposedly hardly ever used, looked brand new and the paperwork that came with the gun said 1994. Shot several rounds yesterday for the first time and it kept jamming. Could they have sold me the wrong ammunition? They sold me 380 auto 95 GR FMJ AE380 AP. Any help would greatly be appreciated. I'd like to know if it's the gun or the ammo.

[General Geoff]

Define "jamming." Is it stovepiping, failing to extract, failing to feed?

[General Geoff]

Definitely possible, if it's stovepiping. Those little pocket pistols are a handful.

[Hawk]

I'm guessing "limp wristing" (before anyone else does).

[Suz T]

I am new to guns so forgive me. It lodges the new bullet at about a 45 degree angle in the ramp? leading into the breech? breach?

[General Geoff]

Failing to feed. Take a look at the feed ramp, make sure it's smooth and not covered in carbon or grease. It might require polishing.

[Suz T]

It's really clean!

[Dredly]

When you put the mag in and close the slide, does it load a round into the chamber or does it get stuck?

[Boomer]

I'm guessing "limp wristing" (before anyone else does).

I second this opinion. My PPK/s has yet to have any feed issues in my use. Family and friends that I have taken to the range - first time shooters - have occasionally had the problem and they get the limp wrist explanation.

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[Deegle]

I have the same gun. I've had the same problem. There are a couple of issues here - both correctable. First, those guns, at least the ones made by Interarms (I bet yours is), were notorious for having rough feed ramps. Take it to a quality smith and have it throated and and polished. This may solve the problem. Second, the PPKs are recoil opperated. It is an old gun, old design, but still works well IF you use hot enough ammo. My PPKS is not happy with non+P ammo, typically. For target shooting, I've found Fiocchi to be hot enough. Not much else. Magtec fails to feed every other round. Quality +P ammo, such as CorBon JHP works wonderfully. I'm willing bet if you have the ramp throated and polished, and use hotter loads, you'll fall in love with the gun. It looks cool, is accurate for its size, and fits the hand nicely. Best wishes and stay safe.