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Old 05-13-2020, 09:22 PM
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Default Used Beratta 71 or New Walther PPK/S .22

I decided I need a .22 plinker. A used 71 with the fake suppressor can be bought for $300 plus fees. Take off the extended proboscis and you get a nifty carry .22. I see the PPK/S for about $320 in the box plus fees. So cost is pretty much a wash.
I have considerable experience with the Beretta in .32 and .380 and less with a .32 PPK from years gone by. Frankly, I prefer the Beretta in the hand. Mags are more expensive for the Italian, but the SA/DA German doesn't impress me. In larger calibres, OK, but in a plinker I'd as lief stay with a single action.
I'm afraid a used Beretta might be better than a new Walther, modern quality control being what it is. Does anyone have experience with these two for a side by side comparison? What's the quality on the Walther? And is the slide pot metal like the Walther .22?
Thanks in advance.
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