Are Walther PPKS any good?
Most of the guns Walther makes today are actually fairly highly regarded. They even make a couple I would call exceptionally good. And, like many German-designed firearms, when the PPK first came out, it also fell into that exceptional category. It was a unique, high-quality pistol that filled an important role.
Can a Walther PPK s shoot 9mm?
Your PPK is chambered for the . 380 and you should not try to use a full size 9mm (9x19mm) round in it. What is etched into the slide is simply German for “9mm Short”, which is another name for the . 380 ACP cartridge.
Why is the Walther PPK s so expensive?
The Walther PPK is all-steel construction. The Walther PPK must be manufactured in the United States. Importation of the PPK to the U.S. has been prohibited since the Gun Control Act of 1968. This means PPKs for the American market cannot be made in a low-labor-cost country.
What caliber is a Walther PPKS?
The PPK/S and the PPK are offered in the following calibers: . 32 ACP (with capacities of 8 for PPK/S and 7 for PPK); or . 380 ACP (PPK/S: 7; PPK: 6).
Is Walther PPK a good pistol?
The PPK/S features the short slide of the Walther PPK and full-length grip of the PP. The PPK/S is not a bad gun at all. The PPK is a fine gun. However, if you have fired the full-size, original PP pistol, you will realize that the PPK is a great shooter, easy to manage and accurate.
Is the Walther PPK double action?
The PP and the PPK were among the world’s first successful double action semi-automatic pistols. They are still manufactured by Walther and have been widely copied. The PP and PPK were both popular with European police and civilians for being reliable and concealable.
What is the difference between a PPK and a PPKs?
The PPK/S pistol is basically the same as the PP, but with a PPK slide. By combining the frame of the PP with the barrel (and the slide) of the PPK, Walther has developed the PPK/S version. The result is a gun which was actually a little bit heavier than its two predecessors.
How accurate is a Walther PPK?
The PPK handled a variety of ammunition types without issue and I felt fairly accurate while shooting it. I fired the PPK primarily at a range of 10 yards and closer to simulate a self defense scenario – and felt confident.
Is the Walther PPK a good carry gun?
The fit and finish of the Walther PPK are excellent. The hand fit is good, and while a large hand may be a little cramped, the pistol fits most of us well. The 7-round magazines are of high quality, and the magazine release is positive.
Is the Walther PPK/S worth buying?
The Walther PPK/S showed itself to be reliable and accurate, with a great trigger but with a few rough edges that are completely expected given its old-school origins. As it is, it is a functional piece of history, and by buying one you can get a gun better than what James Bond carried.
Is the Walther PPK/S 380 ACP pistol any good?
The grip is thick and wide, especially for a 380 ACP. The PPK/S is a massive gun, at least when you compare it to more modern 380 handguns. It’s also a very comfortable gun when it comes to filling the hand. The Walther PPK/S fills the hand just perfectly. This is a DA/SA gun with an external hammer and it holds a total of 7 rounds in the magazine.
Is the Walther PPK/S A James Bond?
Walther PPK/S Review The Walther PPK/S has a very ergonomic grip, is comfortable to shoot, and accurate. May 19, 2020 By Patrick Sweeney. In this issues installment, we have two historical paths to explore, because it is Bond, James Bond. The first is the origin of the Walther PPK/S.
How many rounds does a Walther PPK pistol have?
The pistol measures 6.1 by 4.3 inches and comes with two seven-round magazines—one flush and one with an extended polymer finger hook. The return of the PPK/S, as well as the PPK, is thanks to Walther building these guns at its Arkansas facility. You have your choice of black or silver.