Walther PPK/S

About one month ago, I bought the worst semi-automatic handgun in the universe...a Walther PPK/S .380 (newer version). The ammo feeds poorly and the gun stings the heck out of your hand with each pull of the trigger. The stinging occurs right at the web of your hand, between your thumb and index finger. The first time I fired this handgun, I almost called 911 due to the pain. If you really want a scary sight, remove the grips and look at the trigger bar/sear mechanism, which was designed by a blind monkey. This mechanism is a true joke, and I am not even an engineer. I am convinced that, with no training in mechanical engineering, I could design a better functioning trigger bar and sear. Take a good close look at this mechanism and see how easily it fails and how the catch is very very crude and prone to slipping. Forget the James Bond mystique of this Dodge Dart of handguns and be sensible enough to spend your money on a Sig Sauer .380...a much better piece. (By the way, I own no stock in any gun company unless some is buried within one of my mutual funds.) Remember, don't be taken in by the James Bond mystique of the Walther PPK/S...hell, if you think about it, this gun is actually perfect for the british government...a gun that actually makes you want to give up shooting. By the way, take a look at all the gunsmiths that specialize in after-market 'tuning' of the Walther PPK/S in an attempt to transform this clap-trap tinker toy into a real gun. Well, let me tell you, a wise man once told me, 'You can't make chicken salad out of chicken sh

#About one month ago, I bought the worst semi-automatic handgun in the #universe...a Walther PPK/S .380 (newer version). The ammo feeds poorly and the

That's funny, I used to own a French made commercial St. Etienne PPK/S in .380. It was both reliable and accurate with the proper ammunition. I had no complaints about the gun or its accessories. Of course I never mistook it for a Hammerli 208s. It's a very close range self defense gun from an era when they didn't make locked breach 9mms that size. For what it is, it's in the top of its class.

As for reliability, how many rounds have been through it? What kind of ammunition do you use? Have you tried different ammunition?

Cmdr. Bond used a PPK. Made in Germany. In 7.65mm.

All the US made Walthers are crap.

Been there. Done that. Cried a river.

I think it would help a lot if all those exterior edges were nicely readiused. Also, a smooth triger will save a lot of skin for that heavy, heavy DA pull. The SA pull is quite sweet though.

None of this will help with a stove pipe. You will most likely find that you have to drop the mag to clear it.

Oh, my instance drew blood from me before I managed to make it through a 50 round box of UMC 95gr .380 ACP.

The old German made Walther PP, PPK and PPKS pistols were much better made than the new ones. Even the French made Manhurin versions were far superior to what is being turned out today.

Replace that clunker with a good used German Walther or French Manhurin and you will understand why James Bond chose the PPK.

Regrads,

#The old German made Walther PP, PPK >and PPKS pistols were much better >made than the new ones.

I've compared the DA triggers on them with that on the Sig P232 - and the Sig is humongously better for a DA .380 carry gun in that size range!

So why did you buy it smart guy???????

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I bought the PPK/S because it was highly recommended by the guys in the gun store...one of whom carries one and swears by it. Guns are like many other things in life...different opinions from different people. By the way, I am not a 'smart guy'...just someone with too much spending money!!!

i recommend you to the Walther ppk because it is a low profile gun and it doesn't weight anything so it doesn't bother you after an hour with it on your hips or on your ankle and it is a high quality and resistance gun. but just remember the gun can be the best but the only thing that matters is how do you feel carrying it