[rman]

There is what appears to be a pin on the left side of a P97. It's on the left side in the slide serrations and just in front of the decocker lever. It seems to be unique to the this model. What's it for?

 

[RNettles]

I believe that is the Decocker Spring Retainer:
Decocker Lever Spring Retainer KV06520 P97DC

I'll post the parts illustration tonight.

 

[RNettles]

Here is the IPB(Illustrated Parts Breakdown) of a P97DC...
1 is the Decocker Lever Spring Retainer and 2 is the Spring notch where 1 fits to hold the spring in the slide...

And by the way, my P95DPR has the same type of pin...
I hope this helps you...

 

[rman]

That's very helpful - thanks (I love this new forum)

 

[RNettles]

You are very welcome...

 

[cavediver]

RNettles, you are the answer man! On this same topic, have you ever figured out why the right side decocker lever always has a little bit of a rattle? I have 4 different Ruger DC's and they all have that little bit of a rattle. It doesn't bother me one bit, I'm just curious.