Walther PPK/S .380 pistol review
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Purchased one yesterday, did a light, routine cleaning, put 125 rounds through it---no FTE's, no FTF's, essentially, flawless!
super gumbah That is Awesome! Thanks for posting your comment. I know lots of people that are considering a purchase like to read what other owners think of there pistols. 👍👊
Beretta Sr.
May I ask what you paid for it? Thanks!
Great - I have been watching a .380 PP on Gun Broker and intend ti bid on same.
Congrats for getting the gun I’ve been dreaming of! Just one quick question - a lot of people have been talking about the beaver bite. Did you feel any discomfort between the thumb and forefinger area?
@@jasonbourne3745 Thank you KtL! I've put approximately 500 rounds through mine and not one incident of beaver bite. Instinctively, the web of my hand is positioned so as to avoid any issues. Also, with all my handguns (esp. semi autos) I maintain a firm grip with all of the the remaining fingers. I have the PPK/S 22 lr version too and it's such a joy to shoot! Keep 'em in the ten ring KtL!
The narration guy makes me feel like I’m watching a detective movie.
That’s my man Beretta senior
Usually it’s a golf commentator voice but I like it
I'm waiting for the Narrator to tell me, about a crack commando squad who are living as soldiers of fortune.
😂😂
ZOE SMITH, flashback, “Dragnet” with Jack Webb!
I fired a ppk and had a malfunction. I then realized that my finger was rubbing the slide and creating friction causing the malfunction.. Notice how it works fine with one hand. Great little pistol. Thanks for the vid.
Well, it was designed to be fired with one hand like any other pistols back in the days.
Bought my S&W Walther PPK/s about ten years ago, and it’s been my EDC every since. No matter what brand of Ammo, or bullet weight i can expert tight groups from the PPK/S. Even my handloads with the Hornady 90 Gr XTP group tight.
I like your videos because unlike some other channels where there wasn't a single malfunction in 10 years, you guys actually include malfunctions in your videos. Also, that was some nice looking paperweight you got there :D
The Driver Yes Sir, I think that is very important to show, most of the time the pistols will work through it after 200 rounds or so, if so we show that too. As reviewers to folks that are going to spend their hard earned money..... I want to give the full picture of what we experienced in all of our testing “warts and all”..... if it shot perfect we say that too. I hate gun channels that only do a table top like video, that tells us nothing on how the gun shoots or what kind of shooting issues a buyer can expect. They just say this gun is great! “Bullshit” they did not test it at all. If a buyer buys a “bad” pistol, it can be a costly mistake $$$ to get rid of it and buy a good pistol. I want to save my Subscribers and Viewers that nightmare if possible. 👍👊🤗.
Thanks for watching as always.
Beretta Sr.
My EDC is the 2010 Walther PPK by S&W with the improved feed ramp & larger beavertail. I reload for my range work & about a thousand rounds since I had a new ejector installed the gun has been flawless. A little heavy for EDC & wish i could change the sights...but overall it's been perfect. Rosewood grips turned this beauty into a 10.
Switching from the Beretta to the Walther... just like Bond! Damn MI6!!!
That happened in one of the novels. Did that happen on screen as well? I never noticed.
@@Falconryder Yeah- Dr. No- the first one.
Jeffrey Stayman very first movie, Dr. No.... M makes bond switch from beretta to Walther
I bought the Walter PPKS 380 brand new . This gun was tooled very tight . I ran 400 rounds through it to get it broke in . I've owned the gun now for many years and am very satisfied . It's very easy to clean if you have any common sense at all . I break mine down all the way to the firing pin to clean . It hides easily in blue jeans back pocket . All 4 of my clips have the pinky extension for better grip . The single stack clips make it very flat and easy to retrieve from my pocket . I also use the uncle mike's ambidextrous holster with the extra clip holster made on the top . Even if I ever buy any other pistols this is a keeper . 😎
"Walther PPK. 7.65 mil with a delivery like a brick through a plate glass window. Takes a Brausch silencer with very little reduction in muzzle velocity. The American CIA swear by them."-Major Boothroyd, Dr. No, 1962
LOL !
Oh yes, I watched that movie 2 years ago and I still recognised the quote
I knew that line immediately haha
I have watched your videos in the past and thought it was great that you shot guns and made videos with your son. I did not realize you were also a Police Officer. I want to thank you for your service !
sam hicks Thank-you Sam. I appreciate it very much.
Beretta Sr.
@@BERETTA9mmUSA You are welcome.
was my first carry gun, 25 years ago. Loved it, but now there are so many more better choices now. It is still a classic and I'm glad its in my collection.
what would rank better than the PPKs besides the Hellcat?
Great review, going to have to find a PPKs!
Very concise and intelligent comments on the firearm. I subscribed. Thanks.
I've always wanted one because of James Bond, I need to get one.
Jessi Taylor The Cool Factor is very high with this pistol. The build quality is really great too.
Beretta Sr.
@@BERETTA9mmUSA I completely agree with you sir
@@BERETTA9mmUSA i prefer the ones made in germany. i have a 380 ppk/s made in germany many years ago. they are great too. came in a box with a bullseye target with very tight group.
James Bond carried a PPK look up the history and educate yourself on its history too long for this venue. Thank You the owner of a PPK/.380.
Great comment. . lol , I bought mine the other day, always wanted the Bond gun. .. I shot this piece and its way more then I would have expected. I am a person who has expensive taste when it comes to firearms. But I bought this PPK simply because of what it is. . And I am not disappointed. Its just plain beautiful.
I bought an Interarms PPK back in the early 1990's Its always run 100% Its Very accurate for a small gun.
Nice review - appreciate all the time you all put into your videos
Very classy EDC. .....love all that steel. Solid.
John Grytbakk Yes Sir, I am liking all metal handguns allot more the last few years myself. Thanks for watching. Beretta Sr.
Nothing sweeter than a quality all steel gun!
Love my new Walther PPK 380! Had trouble with the Sig ammo too - think it was a function the flat nose of the ammo and the deep well of the feed. Other more ball shaped ammo ran fine. Only downside of the gun is the sights - my old eyes aren’t keen on small red dots. Good video you guys did.
One of the better shooting videos with this pistol using both left and right handed shots.😎
That's a nice gun lil 380 got some bite to him great video man 💯👏👍
Dah Dah Beautiful Thanks my friend, and I appreciate you watching!
Beretta Sr.
Love this review. Good job fellas
I want to make a comment on the Kore gun belt system you advertised in this video. This belt/buckle system is perfect. I ordered a black synthetic belt and stainless steel buckle, with a separate tan belt. There is a significant price incentive to order this way and the buckle is interchangeable between belts. This belt is phenomenal in that it looks good with jeans, khakis, cargo pants, work pants, whatever, it’s very stiff, so it can hold your gun with ease and is adjustable to about any waist size. I used your B9USA code for 10% off. They got them to me in two days!
gregshock That is great Sir! That shipping was very fast. I have used the belts for a while and the buckles have been nearly indestructible. Changing the Buckle out with the different color belts is very smart and makes your dollars go further. Smart choice indeed. Thanks for the follow up on the Kore Belt System. I do not bring a product to the Channel unless it tests out very well for myself first. One of our Subs recently pointed out that he likes the facts that we showed the 3 or 4 malfunctions with the PPKS..... he congratulated us for being so honest. In my opinion that is what everyone that has a Gun Channel has to do, if not you are not being honest with your very important Subscribers and Viewers. How can a person “review or recommend” a handgun or Belt Product without testing it.... allot.
Anyway, thanks again Sir. I appreciate the feedback. Beretta Sr.
@@BERETTA9mmUSA :Honesty is the best policy, Beretta Sr. It's a big reason I like ya'll and your reviews. No schilling to make something out to be what its not. That's awfully cool of you two. Keep that trait going men. It makes ya'll stand out in the world of TH-cam gun reviewers. I admire that and trust your judgment on products test and review.
Excellent review 👍🏼👍🏼
OUTSTANDING!!! SEMPER FI BROTHER!
Pablo Suarez SEMPER FI, and have a great weekend!
Beretta Sr.
Fantastic video, gentlemen!
I have an Interarms PPK version that i bought new in the eighties probably because of Bond. i had seen all of his flicks. It is a sweet shooting little dandy. It's been many years since I have fired it, but I don't recall a single malfunction.
I really enjoy your reviews , like seeing all of these great guns to put on my wish list. Are we ever going to get to see the young guy that talks to us and shoots so well. Thanks.
Lee Nelson He will have to take over at some point. I plan to Retire in 2 more years. Lol!! Beretta Sr.
I had frequent malfunctions with my new Walther PPK. I replaced the 20 lb recoil spring with a 17 lb recoil spring. With the exception of the Sig Flat Nosed FMJ, it has run all kinds of FMJ round nose and various hollow points flawlessly.
One of the most beautiful pistols ever made IMO
I bought a browning 1911 black label 380 medallion. Many rounds, never a malfunction yet! Dead accurate! 😁
Very nice video review!!! I just found your channel. I just subscribed (and notified) Love that belt!!! Gonna get me one for my everyday conceal carry. Looking to upgrade my edc, I have a M&P Shield 40, I like it but don't love it.
best of best!!
I cant wait to find one of these. I was hoping to make it my ccw.
GunGlutton Hey Brother! Good to see you on the Channel again. You the Man!
Beretta Sr.
BERETTA9mmUSA lol thanks I appreciate and the quality content you and your son provide. You and the Ol 1911 are the only good channels left IMO
I have 1 for sale
The beginning sounds like a Law & Order episode! 😂
I think you guys have convinced me to buy one. Nice work on the video.
Really appreciate the comment Sir. Haven't seen your channel beforehand, just subbed. We absolutely love the Walther PPK/S pistols. I own two now (Stainless & Melonite), they were recent purchases. We sold the specific PPK/s in this video to my brother, he still loves it & uses it as a main summertime carry. One thing I will mention to you is, be aware that there will likely be a few edges on the pistol that you may want to sand down with some proper sandpaper for the job. I sanded on my two recently picked up PPK's & the pistol in this video, It makes the PPK/s actually enjoyable to shoot & better for "general gun handling".
Hope this information helps. - Young Beretta
Good honest review
I have a Walther PPK licensed clone FEG Mod. SMC .380 made in Hungary before the import ban. Besides being a little longer than the PPKs the SMC .380 has an alloy frame, dovetailed rear sight and target style grip. It will not accept Walther mags and the mags for the SMC .380 can be found online every once in a while. I use to load 3.5 grs of bulleye pushing a 115 gr. 9 mm projectile as my carry round. Very cool pistols and mine ran flawlessly and liked my loading.
Ty. Have really enjoyed your videos. This was my dream pistol. Purchased this in 22lr as my very first pistol. Slide jammed at less than 200 rounds and froze up. Sent back. They repaired immediately and fast turn around. Locked up again just working the slide. I requested a new one and they said no. 2 years later I own over 15 now and shoot every week. So disappointed as love to have one but can’t bring myself to purchase one. Have my brothers first ever pistol. Bersa 380 thunder. Fun shooting. More meaningful too. But who wouldn’t like to have their first handgun ever back? They cheated me out of mine. Whoever has it now hope they got it working. If not beautiful paperweight....
The slide on my Walther PPK/S .22 would sometimes lock due to the threaded barrel. Once I realized that I knew how to get it unstuck (and also how to reassemble to minimize that issue). Hard to explain in words but it's just a jiggle to free up the slide.
Another excellent video and a fine little pistol to consider. I presume the few hiccups will go away after prolonged practice. Thank you for your service, retired LE here.
Gary Wiegand Much Respect Sir for your Service. It takes a special person to make it to retirement. I am less then 3 years away and I still try to do the right thing and help my fellow citizens to the best of my ability. Again a Special Thank-you to all the active duty and retired Police and Military personal out there. God Bless you all. 👍👊👮🏻♂️
Beretta Sr.
Do NOT presume that. I am a career LEO and I have owned two of these and both jammed continuously. BEWARE!!!!
Great presentation, thank you 🙏🏻
I have 3 PPK/S’s and one PPK. Two of the PPK/S pistols were made in West Germany; a 1970, and a 1972. The sharp corners of the PPK/S batter the area between my thumb and trigger finger, but only after 50 rounds or so. The new pistols seem scarce to nonexistent...????
Thanks Guys! 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Ur intro is killer! 😁
By far better quality than 90% of what is "popular" these days
Good review of the legendary Walther PPK/S . This is the pistol I always wanted up until I could buy one then chose a more worthy caliber to protect my family and self with. I still love the styling, size, and rugged construction of it though. Maybe some day . I swear Walther needs to fit it for the 9mm Luger. Then I would definitely get one .
Thanks men for making this video and sharing your PPK/S with us all.
Underwood +P ammo. 'Nough said.
@@Sterlingrex: you just may have something there. But I'd still like to see the PPK/S in 9mm. The SIG P232 as well.
@@mickwells9431 I don't think the straight blow back design lends itself to anything larger in this size pistol. There are powerful loads for the .380 that rival "so-so" 9mm loads, but the recoil makes the PPK/S hard to handle putting more than a few dozen down the pipe without punishing the wrist.
(From watching hours of TH-cam videos, not personal experience.)
Check out Military Arms Channel .380 Underwood / Liehigh Defense ammo testing in gel. It's eye opening. Yankee Marshall did a test too, but his results were not as impressive.
The difference (I believe) was that MAC used a longer barrel, closer to the PPK's 3.3".
@@Sterlingrex : Cool, I'll check that out. Walther does have the gas delayed blowback system, like the H&K P7 squeeze cocker pistol, in their CCP. I own one and the gas delayed system works well in taming the 9mm. Even if Walther implemented a Browning tilting barrel system it wouldn't break my heart. At the end of the day I guess I'll just have to keep on dreaming on. Thanks Sterlingrex.
I'm glad my friends here at B9 did a video on this.
we sold this one to brother, which I now slightly regret… because I want to buy another one 😂
It’s one of the guns on my list of 5 😆
Great shooting!
Thank you for a great review. Would it be possible to add some basic accuracy testing on paper?
GREAT Review... I have a Vintage (German Mfg/Interarms) PPKs that I purchased new and gifted to my Dad for his 41st Birthday... I did manage to get it back after his death but only that and a S&W M57 (Magna-Ported/Round Butted/Action Job and SS Metalife'd) that I had also gifted to Dad in 1982 for his 50th Birthday (long agonizing story) ! thinking about getting one to carry on the non-1911 or Glock 23 days ';-) Thanks
ConquestN98858 Thanks for watching my friend.
Beretta Sr.
cool, if your ppk says it was made in germany then that would mean it was manufactured and imported sometime before 1968, which was when imports of PPK's were banned and replaced by the PPK/S, with PPK's coming back in 1978 as domestic production, being made by a company called Ranger, and sold under Interarms until 1999.
I carried one for around 25 years. I may buy a new one , to retire my Interarms ppks.
Yeah…I need to get my black one out to the range soon after watching this.
I have a S&W manufactured one that I’ve been very pleased with. I know they get a lot of hate, but most of it is from people who’ve never handled or fired one. Mine has been 100% reliable with a wide variety of ammo. I actually wanted a S&W manufactured one and sought it out for awhile. Got the last one my local Cabela’s a few years ago. I’m not 100% certain, but I’ve read & been told by people I consider quite reputable that the frame and possibly the slide, but I think 🤔 more than likely the frame was cast by Ruger. If that’s true you have a Walther that’s made by S&W & Ruger together. I do have to say that a lot of the appeal of this gun is the historical & “cool” factor. It is not the most comfortable gun to shoot. In fact it’s downright painful. I know it’s “only a 380” but the recoil impulse & the fact that it’s a blowback really smack me in the web of my hand. I wear shooting gloves to alleviate that problem. It usually only takes a few rounds until my hand is bleeding pretty bad due to slide bite. Again, the gloves alleviate that as well. It also depends on the size of your hand & how you grip the pistol. Aside from that it’s a very historical & cool going to own & shoot. I’ve owned other PPK & PPK/S over the years in .32 & .380. Including German WW2 vintage ones. I’m not going to say that the S&W is as nice as some, but it’s as nice or nicer than some including Interarms manufactured ones.
Walther suggests selling this pistol at $850 which is pricey over a polymer frame compatible pistols in 380.
I love the nostalgic history.
Beautiful little gun
That first malfunction was a user induced slide locking to the rear right? And I think the belt is too easy to undo, might come undone when you sit down by accident but idk
Just realized I don’t see a slide lock
Well Done Review !
Kneedeepinbluebells Thanks very much Sir. We appreciate you watching. 😎👍 Beretta Sr.
Appreciate the nice looking Walther review and quality belt information...is there a possible Walther/Bersa Thunder or higher capacity Thunder plus comparison coming? Also, was there a reason you did not select the Dan Wesson CBOB vs the model you carry? Thanks as always.
The PPKs is probably going to be my next carry gun !!
I have one of the old Interarms PPK/S 380’s I bought back in the late eighties. It’s been a great little gun and I don’t remember it ever jamming on me. It’s accurate, too. I think the recoil is a bit stiff, though, because of the simple blow-back operation, compared to some of the Sig locked breech 380’s. I have two of those, but I will never give up my Walther. One of my very first guns.
gregshock Awesome Sir! Thank-you for sending in the comment. Excellent choices and recommendations there.
Respectfully, Beretta Sr.
I too have one of the old Interarms bought it back in the 80's. Best thing I ever did was to put on a pair of Pachmayr grips. Gives you a good purchase on the gun from the draw.
I just got one recently myself, courtesy of my old man, pretty sure it is also an interarms version, excellent little pistol, feels great in the hand, and since it only holds 6 rounds I dont need to worry about running afoul with my state's magazine bans on anything over 10 rounds, havent had the chance to shoot it yet tho.
curious tho, does it being stainless steel automatically make it a ppk/s? or does that designation refer to newer production pistols while the older ones were just called ppk? the original paperwork I have that was with the gun refers to it as ppk, rather than pp or ppk/s, so I was wondering if that couldve been a mistake on the part of whatever guy that originally sold it to my dad, or this is correct? Ive asked my old man about it but due to his old age, his memory isnt so good, so he doesnt remember.
@@AtrociousAK47: The original pistol was the Walther PP. They then shortened the slide and grip and called it the PPK. They then married the PPK slide with the PP grip and called that version the PPK/S.
@@gregshock oh cool, didnt realize that, guess mine is a regular ppk, as it has the plastic wrap around grips that cover the backstrap, unlike the one in the video. i'm guessing that's probably also why my mags are 6 rounders instead of the 7 rounders shown here.
l just buy one yesterday and l love this gun
I love that one shooter was left handed. I wondered how this would be for a southpaw. I’m sold, and will get one.
Great video.
Michael Thank-you very much Michael. It was fun and a different type of shooter for us. :)
Beretta Sr.
@@BERETTA9mmUSA Indeed. Always been a fan because of 007. Then my girlfriend saw one and wants one. She still doesn't quite grasp the concept that smaller is not always easier to shoot but who wouldn't want that beauty for a collection...
I just got the new Walther PPK In black, I couldn’t be happier with it. How are you guys liking the PPK/S?
I had three American made PPK's and could not get them through a Sheriff's qual course without a problem so never got to carry one as the back up I was looking for. Finally found a W German made PPKs that works first time every time....just in time to retire (:))35 yrs NW Deputy Sheriff/Det.
C. Sarver Thanks for sharing you experience Sir, and WOW thanks very much for your service. :) Much Appreciated!
Beretta Sr.
I love the PPKS, beautiful gun. My wife is interested in this gun so I hope she moves forward with buying one as her first pistol. Great review!
I just purchased one, cleaned it and took it to the range. I must say I was surprised that Beretta9mm thought it absorbed the recoil well. I shoot pistols every week and was very disappointed with the harsh recoil and the cut in the web of my shooting hand. It's a great size for carry (though a little heavy) but I will stick with my 9mm shield--it has less felt recoil. BTW both my Glock 42 (smaller and lighter) and my wife's shield 380 EZ also have noticeably less felt recoil. Would not recommend this for a female unless she is very accomplished. Just saying.
@@stevestone5671 nope, she would be a first time owner. She has gone to the range with me, but not on a weekly basis. I will take into consideration what you said. Maybe we can get a hold of one before she buys it to test it out. Thanks.
@@RoadKing-ky2bs good idea, best to try if you can find a range that has one. Good luck.
I will add to Scott’s comment that the trigger on the PPKS in double action may be tough to deal with for a female or new shooter. The recoil did not jump out to me, but we shoot everything from 357 Magnums to 44 Magnums, and I thought it was better then the Glock 42 or the Ruger LCP as far as recoil is concerned. Just my take on it gents. :)
Beretta Sr.
I hear the 380 EZ is very good, and I also love the S&W 9mm Shield. The Glock 43X in 9mm would be another pistol to look at, as it should be easy to shoot over the Glock 43 itself.
Beretta Sr.
Did the web of your hand get raked by the slide? I had that happen to me with a friends PPK/S, as well as with a SIG P230.
My S&W PPK/S-1 (older model) frequently fails to return to battery even after hundreds of rounds. Sent it to Walther twice and both times they sent it back saying it runs fine with "friendly" reminders to use factory ammo (which I have been). Now I'm facing the opportunity to replace it with one of the newer models but it will set me back a few hundred and I'm hesitant already between having one lemon now and whether I'll actually get good customer support from Walther should anything go wrong with the new one.
Walther has very good customer service. I sold our PPK/S to my oldest son who loves it along with his HK VP9 and Glock 22 in 40 Caliber. Soooo I know the New ones are not all perfect, but Walther seems to have very good customer service and you have almost a 90% chance of getting a good pistol with no issues from all the information I have read or been involved with. All that information may help you some in your decision to move forward ...... or not to do so. Have a nice evening Sir.
Beretta Sr.
Great coverage gentlemen - recommendation for a top leather holster?
How drop safe is the PPK/S? Should I be concerned since it's such an old design? And is it possible to discharge on a drop if the safety is on? Thanks!
I believe the new ones (Walther Arms) are drop safe as are the German made / imported ones... if you get a S&W one, make sure it’s had recall work completed on it
thats a very nice gun for the size of it it should of been made to hold at least ten rounds my thought
Initially the design goes back to the 1930s in the Walther PP which looks nearly identical to the incredible design of the PPK in 6+1 which later inched up to the PPK/S in 7+1. Just guessing that's why it comes with two magazines. If you want a 10 shot you start loosing the concealability and the design changes to a more bulky and heavier unit with a bigger doublestack handle. The PPK or PPK/S is nearly flawless imho...my only regret is not buying one in the mid 80s when I saw it for the first time...I made the mistake of being influenced by a friend that talked me into 45acp although i love my ss S&W one of these days a SS PPK/S will grace my collection.
Why is this so hard to get. I placed an order on January 10 for one and I haven't heard anything about it yet. Anyone here knows why is it taking so long to get the PPK/S?
I bought the PPk/S in 1988 as a back up. I could never get it reliable, thank God I never had to use it. It makes a great paper weight.
My late production S&W PPK took about 200 rounds to not have problems. The beaver tail cut your hands up or did they finally fix that issue? These look soo much nicer than the S&W guns, I will definatly be upgrading soon. Aside from the finish, I have been carrying my S&W for 7 years and love it. HST is what I shoot in mine.
B Fisher Not the most comfortable pistol to put 250 rounds through, but no rough spots or injuries of any time whatsoever. :)
Beretta Sr.
I have the PPK s model the feeding issues actually easy to fix they all come with a 20lb spring the best thing to do is get a 16lb spring and it will fix that issue very quickly
What are your thoughts on changing out the recoil spring for a lighter one to make it easier to rack? I.e. 17lb vs OEM 20lb. Will it hurt the pistol to shoot it that way? Thx
I would relegate it to lighter use IE lower round counts in practice… 50 rounds and not 200 or 250 would be fine. This also applies to carry rounds…. Practice with 3 or 4 magazines full and if running 100% then stop. Not 100 or 200 rounds. Make sure you are Watching for any unwanted wear & tear at cleanings after range use. That is just my opinion.
Hope it makes sense to you. Cheers!
🍻. Beretta Sr.
They need to come back with the Walter PP in 32 a c p now that's was a weapon
Interarms made one in .32. I picked one up on Gbroker
Those were so hot and sought after in the 1980s as I was just getting into target shooting, etc.
Strictly Plinking They are very well made, super high quality build. Fun to own..... nothing like it.
Beretta Sr.
BERETTA9mmUSA
Ditto 💯 %! You guys are lucky to own that work of Art.
new spring and a polished feed ramp
Hey guys. Have you two had any more issues with it off camera? And how does it feel in the hand when shooting? Buddy of mine talked me out of buying one because he said it’s uncomfortable to shoot.
Steven Szelag It seems to have sorted out its problems after 200 rounds, but it is not the most comfortable pistol to shoot. The Cool Factor will overshadow That for most buyers, but that will be up to you.
We liked it overall, but there are lots of very good pistols out there to choose from like the 43X, Shield 9, and others to consider.
Beretta Sr.
@@BERETTA9mmUSA SIG P365 XL
Im not into the whole 380 format but I got to say Nice looking firearm
taz Man Taz Man, I am with you.... but this one has that “Cool Factor” that makes it much more interesting to me. I know there is allot of folks that will buy it just for that. Take Care Sir.
Beretta Sr.
@@BERETTA9mmUSA its also very well built solid gun
@@sentinel8711 Yes it is.
I have a Smith and Wesson Walther PPKs and I have had feed malfunctions. I love the little gun and I wonder if a a gun smith could improve the feed ramp or something that would improve it.
If it is New.... contact Walther Customer Service and have them work on it under the Warranty. If you bought it used, then yes have a Very Good Gun Smith work on it. 🥳👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸. Beretta Sr.
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Im having my doubts about this gun. I just purchased one yesterday and took it to the range about 3 hours ago. I oiled it before I arrived and used FMJ ammo. Gun jammed on me 3 times. I'll give it another sgot with different ammo. But if the same thing happens, its on the shelf for sale. My Ruger .380 has had all types of ammo in it and has never malfunctioned.
Coo DeVille That’s why we always are 100% honest in our Reviews and try to show all of our malfunctions as you saw in this video. I think the pistol is a bit finicky with ammo and I also think it needs about 300 rounds fired through it to settle down and run near perfect. I am not saying all pistols should be this way, just sharing our experience for you to consider.
Good Luck. Beretta Sr.
@@BERETTA9mmUSA I was at the range yesterday with it. It performed better with a different ammo called Blazer. I only got 2 jams in 100 rounds. On to the next brand.
Fab weapon
Joe Friday “ just the facts man.”
Nice review on the PPK. I was more impressed with the belt, wish I had one when I was on the job. I like the holster too, who, makes it?
Hi Sir. Tucker Gun Leather makes the Holster and we have a 10% off offer for 6 months by putting in B9USA. They are HIGH Quality and built to last for years and years of constant use. Thanks for asking.
Beretta Sr.
@@BERETTA9mmUSA Thanks very much! 👍
Keanon Gilliam Your welcome Sir, and thanks for watching.
Beretta Sr.
Got mine several months back. Never ever interested in .380 but a certain British spy convinced me. Way too small for my hand. Got two hammer bit already but still a good thing to shoot at the range. Got another Mec-Gar mag for it too.
I bought two of these about a year and a half ago to replace this ppk/s in the video. We will put out a follow up video featuring the two I have now. Thanks for watching, much appreciated. - B9USA
I think the failures was because it is brand new and need to be broken in maybe
Bushmaster 556 I think so, because it was getting better and better as the day went by, and then it loved the hollow points at the end of the day.
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I personally much prefer the Walther PP; both in terms of handling, ergonomics and aesthetics. I was first introduced to the PPK watching Bond and WW2 movies as a kid, and had no idea the PP even existed until I was much older. I have to admit, after seeing the PP, the PPK looks odd... like one of those Walther P38's with the barrel chopped off or drastically shortened.. I still like the PPK, of course, but I prefer the contours of it's bigger brother. It just looks more right to me... and feels more right in the hand.
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I thought the extended magazine was the primary. The flat one is the concealment one for sure.
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Love this gun. Be aware of thumb drag on the slide it will cause FTF issues.
I would like to see you fellas compare this to the Armscor Baby Rock .380 mini 1911 (all steel). If you liked the Walther PPKs you may really like the Baby Rock - review one. Meanwhile, I'm going to try and find a PPKs to purchase - I've always been attracted to them but they're not consistently manufactured, consistent in quality or just available - especially in WI. Incidentally, does anyone know who is manufacturing the PPKs for Walther? S&W had the ball but dropped it.
any idea what year yours was manufactured and if they are still currently makng them?
C Lew This is the New 2019 Model..... Brand New right now at your Large Gun Shop.
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Never been so mf tired of hearing them damn fucken plates
God bless you and thank you for your support for the second amendment, and thank you for your videos and your information, it is highly appreciated, have a wonderful day !!
Any slide bite with your bigger hands?
Thanks for the video. I am sad, and angry too, cos we can't buy this gun in France ! Guess what, the importer did not add it on "the list" ... so you can Buy any Walther you want but NOT the PPK or PPPKS... and I can't either go to Germany to buy it and bring it back home, even if I live in something called "Europe" which is only good to make weapons hard to get to sports shooter (because you know, we are very very bad people, and, for sure, a future terrorist...). Well, this is not the place to politics... Thanks for the video again, I hope that, someday, I will be able to get one ! :'(
Walther Creed I hope they will add it to your approved list. We have a future “No AR15 or AK47” fight in our near future if the Democrats get elected coming up Nest November. Every Democratic Candidate says they will collect them from the millions of Lawful Owners. Do you see a problem with that? Controlling Times we live in my friend. Good Luck. BerettaSr.
@@BERETTA9mmUSA Even here, we (sports shooters, and only us) can still have semi automatics rifles so, I guess some democrats have spoken without realising what they said. They are two major problems with firearms : some people should not be able to have access to them (mental / violence ... extremisme) despite the 2nd, and too often, media forget to remind the fact than most of the times, illegal fireamrs are used to commit crimes... so, gun control start here... for me it's not a matter of politics, it's just common sense ... I am not a specialist in USA laws (but i read a lot about) but I found something interesting : New York. It's democrat since a very long time and the city gives council carry to allmost anyone who asks... using the "May issue" fact. So, it's prouves some democrats are not against weapons, after all :) --> common sense !
It is not anout them thinking you are a terrorist.That is the excuse It is about the government not wanting you to use them to secure your God given freedoms with them.I other words they do not want you finding out the truth and shooting them for their crimes.
The old ones really only fed ball ammo reliably. I own a PPK made in 2011 and it runs everything I feed it. Nice pistol but, a bit on the expensive side to EDC.
With a high grip on this pistol your support hand could cause the ftf. Thumb slows down the slide just enough. Next time you shoot it hold thumb off to the side. See how that works for ya