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Old 01-08-2010, 02:42 AM
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It is not unusual to come across handguns that have been fired very little. Many folks purchase a handgun and shoot it only once, then put it away (frequently without a proper cleaning).

The PPK/s was developed as a way to get around US import limitations during the 1970's. Essentially, the PPK upper was put onto a PP lower and, voila, the PPK/s was born. Interarms was the importer, then started assembling pistols in the US using Walther-provided parts (again, due to US import restrictions). Finally, much of the manufacturing process was done in the US.

Not bad pistols but, as already noted, not user-friendly for people with fleshy hands. Unless you are careful about how you grip the weapon, the slide can cut the web of your hand pretty badly.

Just as the Dirty Harry movies pushed demand for the Model 29 revolvers, the early James Bond movies pushed demand for the PPK pistols. Huge demand back in the 1970's, and Interarms did everything they could to cash in on it.
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