Are Walther PPK pistols 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.

How accurate is the 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 discontinued?

After a long hiatus, Walther is once again manufacturing its legendary PPK model pistols – but now they are “made in USA” and marked accordingly with . 380 ACP instead of ”9 mm Kurz”. The new production at the Walther factory in Fort Smith was therefore the only chance to supply the US market with the popular PPK.

Is a Walther PPK a 9mm?

Walther’s industry-leading innovation takes the spotlight with their PPK model handguns. It features a single-action/double-action trigger that decocks when rotating the safety down into the safe position, first introduced by Walther. …

Is Walther PPK safe to carry?

Loaded and safety off . The heavy DA trigger is to me a safety also. Been packing this way about 15 years. now.

Does the Walther PPK have stopping power?

The limited stopping power of the . 32 ACP round and parsimonious firepower of a single-stack magazine that holds only seven rounds certainly gives pause; however, Bond is a spy, not a soldier.

What is caliber PPK did James Bond use?

Though not as accurate as some other pistols of the same era the PPK had the great advantage of using the 7.65mm (.32 ACP) cartridge which was readily available all over the world, fitting in with Bond’s jet set lifestyle. Thus the PPK entered into Bond folklore and into popular culture as the preferred weapon of the espionage operative.

Who makes Walther PPK?

Walther PPK. The Walther PPK pistol is a blowback-operated semi-automatic pistol made famous by the James Bond movies. Today, PPK pistols are manufactured by Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen in Germany or under license from Walther in France and the United States.

What caliber is a Walther PPK?

The Walther PPK comes in at 20 Oz. with the PPS at 19.4 Oz. The big difference is in caliber with the PPK being a .380 acp and the PPS a 9MM capable of firing +P. Ergonomics of the PPK are good but the PPS is far and away much more comfortable to grip and aim.