Sharp edge in metal

[primlantah]

I just bought a new Walther ppk/s. When I got home I disassembled it and found a small, sharp, protruding defect in the metal on the back edge of the barrel. It looks like its probably from being in a vice or something during manufacturing. It is small but rubs very slightly on the slide. Would it be fine to sand or file this off? Can anyone recommend a tool and method to smooth this out?

 

[stevemis]

If you don't know how to remove it, don't touch it... and even if you do know how to fix it, I wouldn't go near it until you've tested the pistol to make sure it works properly.

 

[primlantah]

i said back edge of barrel... but i guess the anatomically correct term is the rear driverside edge of the chamber...

dont want to fire it because i would like to reduce the wear caused by the piece of metal.

Will call S&W but would rather not send it to them if its something easy to fix. I just dont know the right grit to use or if it will harm the finish.

 

[rcmodel]

I would help diagnose the problem if you could post a picture.

I would like to suggest knocking it off with a needle file, but without seeing it, who knows?


rcmodel

 

[primlantah]

thats what i was thinking but was not sure how it would affect the finish(if it even would). The thing is really minor and would hate to cause a rust problem over something small.

when i get home i can take a picture and post it.