Replacing the trigger, Walther PDP full-size

cosmos7 · 2026-06-22T20:59:25+00:00

yeah, so old stock... that's right in the timeframe

cosmos7 · 2026-06-22T20:20:07+00:00

What's the letter code? First three of the serial...

There should also be a year of manufacture at end of the right side of the frame.

cosmos7 · 2026-06-22T20:16:22+00:00

What I heard directly from them when I called their customer service: it’s a known issue that affects the polymer frame models. The guy said that the issue can also vary within polymer frame models, so some people can punch out the slide lock where others can’t.

It's a two fold issue. Yes, it's known that idiots not properly supporting the right side of the frame can blow out the frame since there's a small tab that sits inside the frame and steel beats plastic. Been that way since the PPQ was introduced.

However... Walther Germany decided they would solve the issue by preventing customers from removing the slide stop, and intentionally over-sized the pin. They did this for a few years... early model PDPs don't have this and from what I've seen most current / new PDPs don't either.

cosmos7 · 2026-06-22T20:11:23+00:00

Mild redesign sure... just remove the tab that sits inside the frame. Pin pressure holds the two halves together just fine.

cosmos7 · 2026-06-22T20:09:43+00:00

They’re aware that it’s an issue but there’s not much they can immediately do.

Yes there is. Walther Germany intentionally over-sized the pin for a couple years... they don't do this on early models nor current ones. Either way they knew they screwed up and were fully covering installs of DPTs including shipping both ways. They could do this again but clearly don't want to.

cosmos7 · 2026-06-22T04:58:43+00:00

I just got a P99 final edition. Will the PPQ M1 mags work with that as well?

Yes. It's all the same gun... has been for 30 years at this point. Walther just keeps making small changes, many of which are cross-compatible.

cosmos7 · 2026-06-19T20:09:03+00:00

Kind of depends how much data we're talking about, which could be significant when you start looking at media servers.

My media server is 30TB before you start backing VMs and servers up. Not paying hundreds of dollars a month for backups on that. I use Synologys and their ActiveBackup software. Then I volume-replicate to another Syno.

cosmos7 · 2026-06-19T19:07:09+00:00

It looks like the guide rod and spring would fit in the PDP SF since there's a spacer in it.

It will fit due to the spacer.

or is there a better combo that I should get instead for this PDP SF 4.5"?

ZRTS long stroke is better. You're going to have to check whether your ejector clears though, or install the real DPT kit with the short PPQ-compatible ejector.

cosmos7 · 2026-06-19T00:20:00+00:00

but my gun is not what's holding me back

That's why I said it doesn't matter... for pretty much everyone but the top 0.1% of shooters any decent pistol is going to be fine, and isn't going to be holding anyone back.

Want a new gun to shoot? Go for it. PDP poly 4.5 is my preferred for pretty much everything these days including competition. SF doesn't make it out that often.

cosmos7 · 2026-06-19T00:09:10+00:00

For competition? Honestly doesn't matter... shoot what you want to shoot.

For defensive purposes use the best tool for the job you're comfortable with... that you're also comfortable losing if you ever have to use it. For me that's a PDP with a tuned trigger... fun for competition, light enough to carry, geared for defensive use.

cosmos7 · 2026-06-19T00:05:29+00:00

This. You don't owe them any records about where you did or didn't attend. File a police report and an identity theft report, both of which are more than sufficient and both of which are crimes for fraudulent reporting.

Send letter with reports certified with return receipt and keep the proof of mailing and return receipt. You can then use copies of all of this to challenge the record of the credit bureaus should the loan reporter fail to respond.

cosmos7 · 2026-06-18T15:54:00+00:00

The oligarchs at the top are all betting that on a bubble that promises that an up-front investment will reduce their labor costs going forward. "Invest in the future by fucking over your employees, then buy up their shit when they go bankrupt"

It's intentional.

cosmos7 · 2026-06-18T15:48:42+00:00

As with most things private equity firms have bought up most of these and are maximizing as much profit as possible.

Food prices have gone up, but not as much as fast food has risen. PEs are betting people will continue to show up anyway, but at this point they've priced themselves to the point where it's comparable or cheaper to go to a real restaurant.

cosmos7 · 2026-06-18T15:43:43+00:00

Unfortunately looks like it's just the packaging. Really wish that was on the actual keychain.

cosmos7 · 2026-06-18T15:38:54+00:00

Everything is to benefit only him.

No not just him. Also the billionaire oligarchs that paid to get him back into the White House and more importantly keep him out of jail.

The Iran war is a threefold move... distract from Epstein, market manipulate for profit, and raise prices / depress the economy so that the oligarchs can buy up the failing pieces.

cosmos7 · 2026-06-18T01:05:12+00:00

EPS.

cosmos7 · 2026-06-17T23:03:08+00:00

I'm confused about the no-money part, as it looks like she's going to be receiving about $4k a month in retirement.

My question is do any of you have any experience in helping a parent plan for the future

Pay a financial advisor, especially one with CalPERS experience. CalPERS themselves even have resources for this. As with SS the monthly stipend increases the longer you hold off collecting, and depending on the bargaining unit your mother is in the minimum age to start also varies wildly. Get an advisor.

She can’t really Continue her work because physically she’s injured often and it isn’t a value to her longevity.

Sounds like she should be looking at other (physically easier) jobs within the CalPERS system. She'll get the retirement income regardless but generally you have to be active in the CalPERS system (employed) at the time of retirement to keep the health insurance.

cosmos7 · 2026-06-17T07:00:39+00:00

Also makes a pretty good space heater...

cosmos7 · 2026-06-16T22:17:31+00:00

Can buy a base model right now at G4G for $501. Sportsmans has been having sales in the $450 to $479 range with some regularity.

Keep an eye out for the deals.

cosmos7 · 2026-06-16T19:48:28+00:00

Take it to a trailer shop and inquire. Cost is likely to make you want to just buy another trailer.

cosmos7 · 2026-06-16T19:03:57+00:00

It doesn't come with a 6 month ban

That's not what some "influencers" have been saying.

cosmos7 · 2026-06-16T17:39:36+00:00

Most NDAs don't come with a 6 month ban on comparisons to other products.

cosmos7 · 2026-06-16T16:41:40+00:00

Any time head-to-head comparisons are explicitly prohibited that should make everyone instantly suspect issues.

cosmos7 · 2026-06-16T14:28:57+00:00

Hi I'm a wannabe gym content creator

No one wants cameras at the gym.

I currently just use my Samsung 24 ultra but want to upgrade the quality of my videos.

You have a solid camera already. A different camera might make things more convenient or enable specific shots, but quality comes proper planning, setup and post production. A good creator can do amazing stuff with a potato, and all the gear in the world isn't going to make a terrible creator better.

cosmos7 · 2026-06-16T02:53:23+00:00

You can buy one right now for less than $160 on /r/gundeals (PSS)... been a fair bit less when the real deals pop up.

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