For those of us that started concealed carry back in the 80s, there were nowhere near the selection of pocket pistols and the concept of "micro 9s" was a decade or two away. Detonics was making their compact .45 ACPs, but they were very hard to find, and expensive when you did. Walther was a very good choice back then, and it remains so today. I have a stainless Ft. Smith PPK I bought a couple years ago. I put some walnut grips on it which enhanced the looks dramatically on an already great looking weapon. My only nit is that the red dot on the front sight was deeply set in a recess, so even in broad daylight it was hiding in the shadows. I found some matching red fingernail polish and filled in the recess then used an x-acto blade to level it off flush with the back of the front sight blade. Now it's much easier to acquire and bring into alignment with the front sight. I know you like the finger extension mag, but I would recommend practicing with, and carrying the flush for a couple reasons. Just like it's much easier to learn to drive a standard transmission then switch to an automatic than it is vice versa, it's much easier to transition to the extended mag after you've mastered the flush mag. Also, I carry at a 3:30 to 4:00 o'clock position, and when I get in my car, that pinky extension tends to either dig into my back or into my car seat. I don't have that problem with the flush mag.
I also enjoy the extended beaver tail. I don’t mind a playful nibble or “love bite” but not when it’s from my gun at the range. I have a few “railroad tracks” from my interarms Ppk.
I’d like to see Walter update these with some alloy or polymer components to get the weight down and maybe a double stack mag. Leave the da/SA configuration as is. We need more small da/sa autos. Would be an awesome carry gun.
One of my best friends got a walther p22 CA. And I'm not terribly impressed with its quality. This looks nicer. Like a baby beretta. I think beretta copied the manual of arms of walther, but I do prefer the berettas. Haven't got my hands on one of these yet tho. Seems solid
This video is good timing for me as I’m strongly considering buying their new 7.65mm version recently released. But im stuck at which finish to choose. I’m a Bond lover and purest so that’s why I’m getting a .32 , but that also means I should really get the black version in order to fulfill my childhood dream of owning bonds ppk! The problem is that this “melanite” sometimes looks terrible to me- like someone spray painted a gun in matte black , but other times it looks pretty good, like it does in this video. Idk if that’s because some people leave a bit of oil on it , creating a sheen or if the lighting is better, or both. I defiantly like the stainless look more , especially since the melanite version blackens the chamber area of the barrel too , that makes it look like a painted toy. They should have at least left that area stainless. With brown wood grips it looks better , and with a stainless barrel hood too - I would choose it . But for now I’m sadly going with the stainless (like the one in your order video) even though it’s not truly the bond version. Why can’t walther make a decent blued gun with stainless rearward part of the barrel with OG rear sights , lanyard piece , smaller beavertail etc in .32. It would sell well. What is your opinion on the finish in person ? Do you recommend it over stainless in my case? Great video and thanks
Bond did use a .380 PPK at least a couple of times during the Craig era and it has been a chambering offered going back to the gun’s inception, but the .32 was more popular in Europe while Americans gravitated to .380. I do agree that they should have left the barrel stainless on the black version.
@@pulpheroaudio8709 the use of the .380 is most likely due to the film makers having no clue about bond and his firearms combined with walther (or whomever) only able to produce a .380 at the time of the film. The classic caliber is always going to be the .32 as far as bond is concerned. Also the caliber that hitler used to off himself! So it’s historically significant for collecting for multiple reasons. However, you are correct that the .380 is not a recent thing and also has ppk history. Tbh I think I just have to get the darkened version even with the dumb dark chamber area. I’m aware there were nickel / silver colored ppk in the past , but I’m specifically it as a bond fan so I’ll have to accept the bad choice walther made regarding the matte + chamber.
@@peopleperson7263 , while not a true blued finish, the Melonite on the one I have looks good. It definitely doesn’t look like just a sprayed on Cerakote type finish. It catches the light differently than that. The only thing I’d change would be the chamber being blacked. Functionally, they may be some of the best PPK models ever made as there have been issues in the past with some licensed manufacturers.
@@pulpheroaudio8709 thanks for the reply . The melonite really started to grow on me. I appreciate your point about it catching light. I think I’m finally sold on it. It is beautiful and now I prefer it over the stainless lol.
@@pulpheroaudio8709 my only concern left is actually the beaver tail . I don’t think it looks that bad in person I’m guessing. I highly doubt they will change that too.
For those of us that started concealed carry back in the 80s, there were nowhere near the selection of pocket pistols and the concept of "micro 9s" was a decade or two away. Detonics was making their compact .45 ACPs, but they were very hard to find, and expensive when you did. Walther was a very good choice back then, and it remains so today. I have a stainless Ft. Smith PPK I bought a couple years ago. I put some walnut grips on it which enhanced the looks dramatically on an already great looking weapon. My only nit is that the red dot on the front sight was deeply set in a recess, so even in broad daylight it was hiding in the shadows. I found some matching red fingernail polish and filled in the recess then used an x-acto blade to level it off flush with the back of the front sight blade. Now it's much easier to acquire and bring into alignment with the front sight. I know you like the finger extension mag, but I would recommend practicing with, and carrying the flush for a couple reasons. Just like it's much easier to learn to drive a standard transmission then switch to an automatic than it is vice versa, it's much easier to transition to the extended mag after you've mastered the flush mag. Also, I carry at a 3:30 to 4:00 o'clock position, and when I get in my car, that pinky extension tends to either dig into my back or into my car seat. I don't have that problem with the flush mag.
I also enjoy the extended beaver tail. I don’t mind a playful nibble or “love bite” but not when it’s from my gun at the range. I have a few “railroad tracks” from my interarms Ppk.
I’d like to see Walter update these with some alloy or polymer components to get the weight down and maybe a double stack mag. Leave the da/SA configuration as is. We need more small da/sa autos. Would be an awesome carry gun.
I’m continuing to be jelly of your guns
One of my best friends got a walther p22 CA. And I'm not terribly impressed with its quality. This looks nicer. Like a baby beretta. I think beretta copied the manual of arms of walther, but I do prefer the berettas. Haven't got my hands on one of these yet tho. Seems solid
This video is good timing for me as I’m strongly considering buying their new 7.65mm version recently released. But im stuck at which finish to choose. I’m a Bond lover and purest so that’s why I’m getting a .32 , but that also means I should really get the black version in order to fulfill my childhood dream of owning bonds ppk! The problem is that this “melanite” sometimes looks terrible to me- like someone spray painted a gun in matte black , but other times it looks pretty good, like it does in this video. Idk if that’s because some people leave a bit of oil on it , creating a sheen or if the lighting is better, or both. I defiantly like the stainless look more , especially since the melanite version blackens the chamber area of the barrel too , that makes it look like a painted toy. They should have at least left that area stainless. With brown wood grips it looks better , and with a stainless barrel hood too - I would choose it . But for now I’m sadly going with the stainless (like the one in your order video) even though it’s not truly the bond version. Why can’t walther make a decent blued gun with stainless rearward part of the barrel with OG rear sights , lanyard piece , smaller beavertail etc in .32. It would sell well. What is your opinion on the finish in person ? Do you recommend it over stainless in my case? Great video and thanks
Bond did use a .380 PPK at least a couple of times during the Craig era and it has been a chambering offered going back to the gun’s inception, but the .32 was more popular in Europe while Americans gravitated to .380. I do agree that they should have left the barrel stainless on the black version.
@@pulpheroaudio8709 the use of the .380 is most likely due to the film makers having no clue about bond and his firearms combined with walther (or whomever) only able to produce a .380 at the time of the film. The classic caliber is always going to be the .32 as far as bond is concerned. Also the caliber that hitler used to off himself! So it’s historically significant for collecting for multiple reasons. However, you are correct that the .380 is not a recent thing and also has ppk history. Tbh I think I just have to get the darkened version even with the dumb dark chamber area. I’m aware there were nickel / silver colored ppk in the past , but I’m specifically it as a bond fan so I’ll have to accept the bad choice walther made regarding the matte + chamber.
@@peopleperson7263 , while not a true blued finish, the Melonite on the one I have looks good. It definitely doesn’t look like just a sprayed on Cerakote type finish. It catches the light differently than that. The only thing I’d change would be the chamber being blacked. Functionally, they may be some of the best PPK models ever made as there have been issues in the past with some licensed manufacturers.
@@pulpheroaudio8709 thanks for the reply . The melonite really started to grow on me. I appreciate your point about it catching light. I think I’m finally sold on it. It is beautiful and now I prefer it over the stainless lol.
@@pulpheroaudio8709 my only concern left is actually the beaver tail . I don’t think it looks that bad in person I’m guessing. I highly doubt they will change that too.
Nice gun but it cost too much