An acquaintance has a Walther PPK/S I think from the Holton plant. It has the box, paperwork, etc. I haven't looked at it yet, so can't comment on the condition. He's asking a firm $750. Any comments? I'm getting away from 9mm carry and it would be a carry piece.
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kilo charlie
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If you are asking about the quality of the pistol, I have the PPK from S&W,
and it has been flawless. Very accurate.
Maybe not the best carry piece in todays world, considering the weight and
capacity limitations. But still a good one for someone who knows how to use it.
and it has been flawless. Very accurate.
Maybe not the best carry piece in todays world, considering the weight and
capacity limitations. But still a good one for someone who knows how to use it.
Check to see if the pistol needs recall service - RECALLS – www.waltherarms.com
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I own an older 1977 PPK/S that is the most reliable semi automatic I own.
I don’t carry, but if I did, that would be the one.
Because of its blowback design it can be a snappy gun, mine is in .380.
Hope that helps.
I don’t carry, but if I did, that would be the one.
Because of its blowback design it can be a snappy gun, mine is in .380.
Hope that helps.
Shoot it before you buy it. My brother bought a new ppk made by S&W some years ago. I had never handled, let alone fired any ppk before getting ahold of his. I had always jones'd for one right up until I picked his up and fired a couple of mags. It was in .380 by the way. The most dissatifying firearm I've ever shot.
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They are not S&W. They are imported and assembled by Smith, but they are Walther.
I inherited one of the TALO laser engraved ones. I called Walther and they sent a shipping label. Had it back in 10 days. I sent it with no magazine. It came back with a new magazine in it.
You'll probably get less recoil from similarly sized 9mms. But they are cool.......
Walther PPK S Interarms 1984 NIB
I think I paid around the same price for the gun you referenced but I have no intention of ever firing this pistol. Sometimes you buy a safe queen just because - this was a just because....and my Walther CCP is a 9mm similar-sized pistol I carry routinely so there you have it....
Walther PPK S Interarms 1984 NIB
I think I paid around the same price for the gun you referenced but I have no intention of ever firing this pistol. Sometimes you buy a safe queen just because - this was a just because....and my Walther CCP is a 9mm similar-sized pistol I carry routinely so there you have it....
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There are those who insist that S&W couldn't properly build a PPK, but mine was flawless. It is no longer with me, but I had it for many years, and shot it a fair amount. Never a problem.
Thanks for the input. I had missed the news about the recall and will definitely check.
I'm getting recoil sensitive and I'll definitely have to shoot it before plunking down the cash. I used to have a chewed up and spit out .32 PPK and it was a pleasure to shoot.
I'm getting recoil sensitive and I'll definitely have to shoot it before plunking down the cash. I used to have a chewed up and spit out .32 PPK and it was a pleasure to shoot.
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If you are getting away from 9mm carry for reduced recoil there are better options in .380. I had an Interarms PPK/s in the late 80s and had a sharp recoil that was more unpleasant the 9mm guns I had at the time. Despite being a heavy all steel gun the blowback action made it recoil harder than 380s like the S&W EZ.
When fired double action the trigger was long and heavy even by 1980s DA/SA pistol standards.
Mine was pretty reliable as long as you used a firm grip and looked cool. But a PPK/s is a much better range gun or safe queen than it is a carry gun.
When fired double action the trigger was long and heavy even by 1980s DA/SA pistol standards.
Mine was pretty reliable as long as you used a firm grip and looked cool. But a PPK/s is a much better range gun or safe queen than it is a carry gun.
I bought a Walther PPS (M1 Classic) back when S&W was selling them and it is a very accurate and reliable pistol (not one FTF ever).
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If you are OK with the extended tang (I sort of like it) I think the Fort Smith PPK/S .380 is one of the best Walthers you can buy. I would never pay $750 for a S&W PPK/S.
Trooper Joe
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I have a post recall PPK. I like it because, well, it's a PPK. Mine has functioned perfectly, surprisingly accurate. Not the most pleasant shooting pistol in the collection. A bit heavy for what it is. But I'm happy with it. That said $750 is too much.
