[beagler]

I noticed after shooting my pt145 that my primers had two markings on them. First was the standard round mark from the firing pin. Second was a vertical, almost like a rectangular mark beneath the round one :-\ Any ideas?

 

[Flyer]

Yes ... I've seen this come up before and believe this is normal behavior. I forget the reasoning behind it, but at the time it seemed logical.

 

[MPanova]

Post up some pictures if you can

 

[cadrum]

Re: Yes !

"Primer wipe"
Mine also does it. Barrel is starting to unlock fast and move before firing pin clears.

 

[propellerhead]

This is primer wipe.

 

[TN BUBBA]

Mine has done it since round number one and have not seen any adverse effects to the pt145 in over 600 rounds shot.

TNBUBBA

 

[beagler]

Thanks for the info. It seems most/all PT series pistols do this. I hope this is not added stress on the firing pin.

 

[Trip20]

I've got a Ruger P97 that does it as well: