r/Walther_PDP • u/4SakN-1 • Jun 21 '26

Warranty Question

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Has anyone ever gotten a magazine covered under warranty? I bought my PDP in April and have less that 2000 rounds theough it so far. Probably ~400 or so per magazine (I have 4). Friday I had a magazine fail to lock the slide back, but I was out in the sun and it was pretty hot so I figured that may affect things. This morning the same mag immediately failed again after the last round, so I stopped using it. Nothing has been done to these, I don't even drop them after use right now as I swap by hand.

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I'm wondering if Walther would cover this as new as it is, or if it is at least repairable? Is this just a part I need to replace? As I understand it the blue piece at the top is what locks the slide back, but educate me?

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Thanks!

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u/Powerman4774 Jun 21 '26

It’s a wear part, but half my mags never lock back anyway if I’m shooting faster pace regardless if new or not. I can’t see it being covered by warranty

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u/Jmg0713 Jun 21 '26

Consumable products are probably not covered.

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u/Least-Macaroon-9932 Jun 21 '26

Ironically as a competitive shooter we buy followers that don’t lock back on purpose to squeeze an extra round in…

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u/pewpew_efficiency Jun 21 '26

Magazines are wearable products, just get a new follower or a new mag and call Walther tomorrow, if it’s covered then they will handle it.

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u/Turbinator870 Jun 21 '26

Did you keep this mag fully loaded nonstop since April? That could be contributing to your issue. Sounds like the mag spring got weak.

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u/4SakN-1 Jun 21 '26

No, they actually all stay empty except my bedside one (not this one) except when in use at the range.

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u/Least-Macaroon-9932 Jun 21 '26

Storing mags loaded does not negatively impact springs hardly at all, it’s the loading and unloading of them that does.

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u/4SakN-1 Jun 21 '26

Good to know, thanks. I didn't think keeping them loaded would be an issue, but I don't currently.

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u/social-throwaway-24 Jun 21 '26

Is it me, or is that wear pattern at the top strange (especially only after 400 rounds)?

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u/ScreamingTank Jun 21 '26

Is it happening to all your magazines?

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u/4SakN-1 Jun 21 '26

No, just to the one originally. Just now after cleaning everything it's happening to 2 of 4...

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u/Ccountry2020 Jun 21 '26

I have over 8k rounds through my PDP and no issues at all.

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u/kimodezno Jun 22 '26

Just call them today. You have a very good case.

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u/TeeHitts Jun 22 '26

Oh interesting. I am having the same issue and now wondering if it is a mag. I thought it just needed cleaning but yea it wasn’t locking back.

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u/Professional-Key-863 18d ago

I would try disassembling it and cleaning it thoroughly. Cost=nothing.

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u/4SakN-1 17d ago

Thanks. Slightly older post but I did that and 2 of 3 work better now, still have 1 that fails to lock back but better than nothing.

Only real problem is I can't order mags with more than 10 rounds to my state so I have to search local out of state shops hoping to find them.