All major companies are still mass producing modern .380 firearms and modern ammo. It's far from its way out. Thanks to Rugers LCPmax and Sig's P365-380 it's in more than ever. .380 and 9mm ammo prices have just about equalized. That says it all.
A bicycle or car tire Schrader valve remover works flawlessly in place of the take-down key Walther supplies you within the package. Another option is HVAC supply houses selling parts to A/C companies who go to people's homes and repair their A/C and Heating units. Each and every supply house usually gives out free little reversible "front pocket sized" screwdrivers and on the one end is a Schrader valve remover/tightener. Just a free hack some might find useful as I have. Thanks for the review and God bless bro.
A few things I'd point out. Galloway precision sells a captive spring guid rod. Even with the light spring, there is very little recoil. I know everyone seems to say how much they hate the takedown. This for me was a great feature. It makes it super easy when you can only use one hand. Same thing for how easy it is to rack. The other wonderful thing is when you knock home a magazine that is loaded the slide will release itself. Again great when you only have one hand. I get it may not be the best for everyone, but it sure fills a need for some of us. Oh, if you loose the tool just buy a schrader valve tool. Not a big deal even sell ones that go on your keychain.
Just an FYI...there is a recall for a failure to be safe on certain serial numbed, PK380s they are supposed to pay the shipping and check the operation of the pistol free of charge..after It has been checked a stamped "Z" can be found under the slide when the mag locks It open.👍
A few things I'd like to clear up. First, there is a trick to get the guide rod back into it's place, it only takes me 10 seconds, but if you find it that difficult, you can actually purchase a after market guide rod that has the spring retained, and it's cheap. Second, the notion that the .380 is going out of style or not being effective, that is false, there are numerous types of ammo that is more than effective. As a Emergency Physician know all to well what a .380 is capable of doing to a person, you really don't want to get shot by one, this PK380 has a longer barrel than most .380 and has about a 100 fps more muzzle velocity. Many people like this PK380 because it's stupidly easy to rack and shoot for people that are recoil sensitive or might have a hard time racking a 9mm. Third, while it might rattle a bit when not under load, it has no effect on it's performance, it's a very accurate gun, I have over 2000 rounds through it and functions without issues. My wife loves it because she doesn't like my CZ75 because of it's recoil and size. Absolutely love the paddle magazine release, it's quick and you can use your index finger or thumb from either side.
@@BOB-wx3fq Sure the .380 is a bit more expensive, but not crazy more expensive, we are talking about $3 to $5 for 50 rounds of range ammo over 9mm. As for more scarce, hardly, I find stacks of it at all the stores I go to, just purchased 10 boxes last week at $24.00 per box.
@@Diemerstein It went up to 49.99/50 during the pandemic and stayed that way, I've only seen it come down slightly Regardless, it truly has been dying, if it wasn't for the ultra compact pocket 380s that got really popular a few years ago I think it would be as scarce as 32auto And again I'll reiterate that I love 380 my favorite pistol is a cheetah chambered in it but I call a spade a spade
@@TheJimminiShow if you want a better gun for a better price look at bersa they have great guns at awesome prices but still waiting on a full size double stack bp9cc. Basically a bp9 no cc
Did you know and gun stores this gun goes for $250 some places they go up to 400 but they're just ain't that great they look good very difficult to use with the springs and other things you could see for yourself but I wouldn't recommend it other guns are much better
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Scored mine at a pawn shop spray painted pink for $120
All major companies are still mass producing modern .380 firearms and modern ammo. It's far from its way out. Thanks to Rugers LCPmax and Sig's P365-380 it's in more than ever. .380 and 9mm ammo prices have just about equalized. That says it all.
A bicycle or car tire Schrader valve remover works flawlessly in place of the take-down key Walther supplies you within the package.
Another option is HVAC supply houses selling parts to A/C companies who go to people's homes and repair their A/C and Heating units. Each and every supply house usually gives out free little reversible "front pocket sized" screwdrivers and on the one end is a Schrader valve remover/tightener. Just a free hack some might find useful as I have.
Thanks for the review and God bless bro.
Thanks! Great info.
A few things I'd point out. Galloway precision sells a captive spring guid rod. Even with the light spring, there is very little recoil. I know everyone seems to say how much they hate the takedown. This for me was a great feature. It makes it super easy when you can only use one hand. Same thing for how easy it is to rack. The other wonderful thing is when you knock home a magazine that is loaded the slide will release itself. Again great when you only have one hand. I get it may not be the best for everyone, but it sure fills a need for some of us. Oh, if you loose the tool just buy a schrader valve tool. Not a big deal even sell ones that go on your keychain.
Thanks for the guiderod tip. That is the singular issue that would stop me.
I have the Galloway recoil spring in mine ...
Just an FYI...there is a recall for a failure to be safe on certain serial numbed, PK380s they are supposed to pay the shipping and check the operation of the pistol free of charge..after It has been checked a stamped "Z" can be found under the slide when the mag locks It open.👍
A few things I'd like to clear up.
First, there is a trick to get the guide rod back into it's place, it only takes me 10 seconds, but if you find it that difficult, you can actually purchase a after market guide rod that has the spring retained, and it's cheap.
Second, the notion that the .380 is going out of style or not being effective, that is false, there are numerous types of ammo that is more than effective.
As a Emergency Physician know all to well what a .380 is capable of doing to a person, you really don't want to get shot by one, this PK380 has a longer barrel than most .380 and has about a 100 fps more muzzle velocity.
Many people like this PK380 because it's stupidly easy to rack and shoot for people that are recoil sensitive or might have a hard time racking a 9mm.
Third, while it might rattle a bit when not under load, it has no effect on it's performance, it's a very accurate gun, I have over 2000 rounds through it and functions without issues.
My wife loves it because she doesn't like my CZ75 because of it's recoil and size.
Absolutely love the paddle magazine release, it's quick and you can use your index finger or thumb from either side.
Just because something is phasing out doesn't mean it's ineffective, look at 357sig or 40sw
I love 380 but it's become more scarce and more expensive
@@BOB-wx3fq Sure the .380 is a bit more expensive, but not crazy more expensive, we are talking about $3 to $5 for 50 rounds of range ammo over 9mm.
As for more scarce, hardly, I find stacks of it at all the stores I go to, just purchased 10 boxes last week at $24.00 per box.
@@Diemerstein show me where I can get 380 for 3$-5$ for 50rnds
@@BOB-wx3fq Read what I said carefully!
I said $3 to $5 for a 50 round box over 9mm.
I did not say $3 to $5 for a box of .380.
@@Diemerstein It went up to 49.99/50 during the pandemic and stayed that way, I've only seen it come down slightly
Regardless, it truly has been dying, if it wasn't for the ultra compact pocket 380s that got really popular a few years ago I think it would be as scarce as 32auto
And again I'll reiterate that I love 380 my favorite pistol is a cheetah chambered in it but I call a spade a spade
Just put another 50rds thru my PK380 tonite 10/5/2022 .... used PPU 380acp defense rounds .... 100% functional ..
Thank you for video. It's a good weapon.. I use it as a second and backup at work. I primarily wear CZ P07 9mm Luger.
They make a replacement spring for that that has a cap on it. I put it on mine and the gun handles and fires much better and very little malfunctions
Picked one up today at a local shop for $200 with 5 magazines. Excited to shoot it! Especially with the price of .380 and 9mm starting to level out.
😮Bruh me too I got mines at a pawn shop my gun was $250 it came with 3 magazines also 2 lasers💯
Don't dry fire it while on safe. You will break the safety block. That's how I broke mine.
Use needle nose pliers to install the spring. Very easy
I own a couple of 380's but I really don't see the point being that the ammo has always been more expensive that 9MM
They sell hand squeeze things to strengthen your hands. Or grip. A ball of Wax will do too.
Your not limited to a 95gr bullet if you reload.
Lyman has load data up to 125gr lead and 115gr hp
I always thought of these as a ppk replacement
It was meant to, but i think the ppk is superior
@@TheJimminiShow me too they could have made this gun dominate the 380 market but fell very short
@@TheJimminiShow if you want a better gun for a better price look at bersa they have great guns at awesome prices but still waiting on a full size double stack bp9cc. Basically a bp9 no cc
So I bought the blue one for my wife years ago. I love the thing. I take it out more than my guns
Hehe.. my wife also wants the blue/silver one and her CCW
My friend owns one he put 10,000 rounds thru no issue. Anything that goes bang & puts holes in something is better than you meat in your hand
Where can you get the laser for this?
I have that gun and it doesn’t rattle at all. Something is wrong with yours.
Can't you put in a better recoll spring
You can put on an aftermarket guiderod/spring, but it should have been standard
@@TheJimminiShow Galloway precision sells a captive spring guid rod.
I like my PK380 ...
Did you know and gun stores this gun goes for $250 some places they go up to 400 but they're just ain't that great they look good very difficult to use with the springs and other things you could see for yourself but I wouldn't recommend it other guns are much better
Fantastic gun
P17 has paddles
Hearsay
It's actually pronounced Walther
LOL you win you win I tap out
Like the candy?
It’s funny: the higher the rates of soy consumption, the higher the popularity of the .380. Coincidence? I think not.
Now now no need for insults..
Bad gun..good review