Walther, is it a good semi auto choice?

[Adk.IBO]

This question from a revolver guy. I've been looking a lot and I like the euro style paddle mag release on both the PK380 and the PPQ M1. I shoot left handed, but I'm right handed so my less coordinated left hand needs all the help it can get. It all seems to work well and with no baseline habits to change with a semi auto. I don't see myself with more than 1 or 2 semi autos but once I commit to the paddle that would be it. So is Walther a good quality gun and how deep is the connection with S&W? Thanks folks.

Stay safe, John

 

[Stevie]

Don't know about those pistols..however I do own a Walther PP and a PPK/S...both excellent handguns.

I also own a 'Spreewerk' P38(a Walther design)...great pistol although not strictly 'Walther'

Just not long ago(few weeks) I bought a 'Colt' Government Model .22 pistol...a 1911 look-alike that says 'Colt' all over it...However it also says on the frame imported and manufactured by Walther. I like this one too.

As far as it goes S&W was making some of the Walther pistols...before that Interarms was importing Walthers and some of the models were made in the US(Alabama I think)..my PPK/S .380 is a US made Walther from Interarms.

 

[watsonrg]

Was looking for a gun for my wife for self defense. She has had strokes and had trouble with heavy trigger pull on DA revolvers and racking the slide on autos.

Salesman showed us a PK380. It is DA / SA. She can leave a round chambered, safety off, and it is DA first shot (same as a revolver, long pull but much lighter).

Took her to the range. She couldn't hit the paper from five yards. Put a CT laser on it. Now she's deadly.

I like it too.

Only problem is it comes with one mag. Extras are hard to find and pricey.

 

[LedFowl]

I have both an old Walther PP and a recent PPS. I don't think there's much doubt that Walther makes a quality product. My PPS has functioned flawlessly. Even though it's designed for concealed carry, it's still a fun range gun. Just my two cents.

 

[wildenout]

I have a PPKs, and it is a fantastic gun! While that is slightly irrelevant to the topic I just thought I would mention it. Walther viz a vis S&W has an exceptional line up, and my friend is a giant enthusiast. He swears by them, and owns the PPQ, PPS, some other one. It takes getting used to, but it works every time! You wouldn't be doing yourself a disservice.

 

[eveled]

S&W is no longer involved with Walther at all.

I have the PPS in 9mm and it is the cream of the crop of the "new" small 9mm carry guns. One of the best things about the PPS is the paddle mag release. Not only is it ambidextrous, but just feels right. Most guns that claim to be ambidextrous, you have to change the button from left to right. In other words it is either lefty, or righty, not ambi.

The paddle release is truely ambidextrous. But the best part of it, is that in a proper holster it cannot be hit by accident. It really is IMHO a better design than the button.

I would go Walther if I were you, you won't be disapointed. Ed

 

[RV4driver]

I have a PPS 9mm, PPQ 9mm and .40, PK380, PPX, P22 and love them all. I prefer the finger activated mag release of the M1 PPQ and wish they hadn't put the thumb release on the PPX.

My PPQs are incredibly accurate and have a fantastic trigger.

I also have a couple of Glocks, a Dan Wesson 1911, some Smiths and Rugers but the PPQ is my go-to gun.

 

[Arik]

I'm not a fan of their PK anything but their PPQ are top notch. Having said that you might want to look at the M2. The M1 is discontinued and most likely sooner or later so will the mags and parts.

They used make S&W 99 and Walther P99 together. They were very good guns that were not very commercialized

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[Adk.IBO]

Thanks everybody. I will try to find a PPS to look at. I'm a small guy and it would be easier to carry concealed I expect. That paddle mag release really has me sold.

Stay safe, John