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First of all, the PPK/S (that's "S") most certainly does have a full, modern firing pin block. The needle you see protruding just above the hammer is not the firing pin, it is an "indicator pin." A very handy animal that tells you at a glance (or by running your finger over it in the dark) whether or not a round is chambered.
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Ah-ha! I was mistaken about the lack of a firing pin block on the PPK/S, thanks for clearing that up Stephen. My experience with the PPK series is not very extensive, probably about 250 rounds total in my lifetime, and that was on late 60's era imported Walthers that definitely lacked firing pin blocks.
I have to admit, if a sidearm doesn't fire .38 Special/9mm Parabellum or better, I don't spend much time getting familiar with it. *:-[