By Alan Murdock, AmmoLand Youtube Reporter
USA –-(Ammoland.com)-Recently I purchased a Walther PPK, the blued steel model manufactured in the USA by Smith & Wesson.
I bought the gun because I recently had a concealed firearms student who couldn’t cycle a 9mm pistol.
I wanted a pistol that had a barrel length greater than three inches, but that had a lighter spring than the 9mm, making it easier to cycle.
You might say, “A student like that should get a revolver. They’ll be able to carry .38 +p rounds with a greater stopping power than the .380.”
While that is true, the revolver adds bulk and increases time on reloads. For this particular student, I believe the .380 will become a better option, but I believe that the latest round of ultra micro guns like the Diamondback .380 or Ruger LCP are too small to use effectively as a first carry gun due to sight radius and grip size.
Because of its blowback design, many people find the Walther PPK to be an easy shooter and very accurate. The first three rounds out of my gun were in a 1/2 inch group at 15 yards, offhand. That’s pretty sweet for a double/single-action pistol.
The Walther is a classic gun with great handling and beautiful lines. I like the gun primarily as a small backup gun that still fits my hand nicely, and as a great gun to teach new shooters or for shooters who can’t cycle larger pistols.
The following video by TheYankeeMarshal highlights some of the strengths of this quality but under recognized pistol:
About Alan Murdock
Alan Murdock is a lifelong shooting enthusiast. From youth he has shot firearms and archery. Today he is a certified NRA basic pistol instructor and Utah Concealed Firearms instructor. His blog on shooting and personal defense can be found at www.alanmurdock.wordpress.com
Need an extra mag’ any info on 9mm ppk m007
I have a .380 PPK that is my EDC gun. It looks like this: https://www.everipedia.com/walther-ppk/
I switch between this and a Sig Sauer P290RS. I like how both of them are heavy and accurate.
I intend to get me a ppk, how do I find out if it’s a replica or original? In general how do I know I’m not been ripped off. Thanks
The US and the German PPK/S’s made today do not compare with the older ones. The fit is sloppy and finish is dull. Look for an older, used one.
Great firearm,but keep in mind,PP & PPK/S series are not drop safe without safety/decocker on! Yeah,I know,don’t drop it. But it happens. I own a 1954 PP & a 2006 PPK. Both classics & timeless. Extended grip tang on S&W PPK much needed improvement. PPK is my 90% CCW. Shoulder holster or IWB.
I ended up with a Sig P230 many years ago and it has beautiful lines and shoots very accurately. The newest version is the P232. Both the Sig and Walther are somewhat heavy but they are the cream of the crop. I am interested in the newest PPK/S no longer manufactured by S&W but by Walther Arms in Arkansas. Any reviews or thoughts?
I like my ppks being stainless is a great summer gun to carry sweat and humidity means I don’t have to worry about rust , it’s old school firearm which is still around today not because its cool but because it works I was going to trade it this week to a friend but I ended up saying no its mine and I’m keeping it
There’s a little pin powered by a small spring that gives the safety that positive snap when going from safe to fire. Sometimes they wear out and need to be replaced. About ten minutes and maybe $10 for the new pin
Oh yeah it’s in .380auto.
I have a 1971 PPK/S and the decocker /safety lever is no longer engaging with a click. It just kinda slops from safe to fire with no positive stop points. Anyone know what’s up with this.