Ahhhh..........The "PING" is one of the sweetest sounds and is proof that your gun is in tune with the Universe. My understanding is that it only occurs when the harmonics of all components are aligned with each other and it vibrates like a tuning fork when fired. That is my understanding.
My belief is that the 'PING" is an elusive little bast@#d that likes to tease. I had the PING once at Hungry's clinic in Tracey and was very happy. I swear the "PING" must have fell off in the carpark leaving Tracey.....cos I never heard it since.
I am that sad old man at the range who shouts " PING...PING..PING...PING...PING " whilst shooting the Norc......Anyone who looks closely will see tears in my eyes

But at least my #### didn't fall off, tho it might as well have...........the shame of it,the feeling of inadequacy...sob

I hope you get the "PING" and enjoy your shooting, Ping or no Ping its a great gun

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