[rimfire]

I noticed a small barely discernible indentation on my polymer guide rod about only 1/32 long kinda like you would take a knife and barely shave the surface. I could hardly feel it when I slid my finger over it so I re-assembled my gun . What would cause this mark and should I sand a certain part to elimimate any friction that might be present? I do have a metal guide rod which I haven't used yet should I install it the next time I breakdown the gun ? Is polymer or steel just a personal choice no advantage to either?

 

[Flyer]

rimfire,
It's normal for your polymer guide rod to get a few nicks and scratches; this doesn't seem to affect performance or reliability in the slightest.
It's really up the the individual owner about steel guide rods in the P-32; some like 'em, some don't.
Either one will function just fine!
Flyer

 

[rimfire]

Thanks for the info Flyer

 

[Edward]

I have used 400 sandpaper to touch up tiny burs on my factory rod twice in its life and I am sneakin up on 1000 rounds. Viva la polymer!

 

[yzguy]

http://www.1bad69.com/keltec/guiderod.htm

 

[dave a]

Guide rod scrapes are caused by burrs on the rod guide piece. Looking at this piece you will see that the inner surface has a sharp edge around the hole for the rod.Rotating a sharp drill bit by hand against this edge will bevel it, removing the cause of damage.
dave a

 

[flyandscuba]

Make a phone call to KT and explain that you are having some damage on your polymer guide rod.....they'll probably through a few spare ones in an envelope to you at no charge.