Excellent review of a classic. I live in Denmark, Europe, and the PP and PPK were the issued service pistols in the police force up until the mid 1990s. The PP was carried by the uniformed officers, and the PPK by the detectives and chiefs. Both chambered in .32/7.65mm. It was replaced some twenty years ago by the H&K USP Compact 9mm.
Randy Johnson Unfortunatly no - one can actually confirm or deny what agents of the secret intelligence services of the UK used (since they are secretive) but its entirely possible that they were used at some point
I bought my Walther PPK/S in Germany around 35 years ago and it's never let me down.Only jamming issues were operator error and the accuracy is amazing. I shoot at 50 ft in the indoor range and can get a nice tight grouping. I love the double action, heavy trigger pull as it gives me just a little bit of extra confidence in carrying with one in the chamber. As a woman with smaller hands, I've never had an issue with slide bite. It's not a "novelty" it's awesome! You are a man with good taste.
My father in law purchased a Walther PPK/S for my mother in law over 15 years ago and has never been fired. He recently passed and my mother in law wants me to help her get it ready (it really needs to be broken in). As I am looking through videos for info on the PPK, I find the Yankee Marhsal!!! Love your channel.
I am glad that you have had a good experience with the PPK. I have owned three and all were problematic (serious reliability problems). My favorite .380 is now the Beretta 85fs.
I agree 100% it is VERY underrated. The PPK is one of the most accurate hundguns i've fired with small sights and short sight radius. Even with my old, crappy eyesight it was VERY accurate.
If you like the Walther .380, you would probably also like the Polish P-64 in 9x18 Makarov. Same basic design, all steel, slightly more powerful cartridge, same capacity (6+1). A bit more kick, can be uncomfortable to shoot for extended periods, but a great self-defense carry gun. Stout double-action trigger, but only the first shot is going to be DA anyway--unless you cock the hammer for the first shot too. The fixed-barrel design is one reason for the unexpectedly good accuracy I think. And they probably cost about half of what a Walther does. Not to one-up, but if the Walther PPK is underrated, the P-64 is spectacularly underrated--IMO. Love your reviews.
I know it's a five-year-old video, but I really like the location of the magazine release on my PPK. In fact, the reason I recently bought a PPS over a Glock 43 is because the mag button is closer to where it was on my old PPK.
Glad you mentioned the sights. I have always questioned the need for elaborate sights on a handgun specialising in close up shooting,against burglars or muggers,for instance. All too often I see sights criticised for being too small,and yet I watch the same gun being used against targets barely six feet away! And sights can snag in some holsters,so the smaller the better.
+Shotgun Zombie It sounds like someone is tied up, has a gag ball in their mouth, and taking it up the rear. Not that I have any personal experience with this....
I have one of those older Interarms PPK/S pistols. The only problems I've ever encountered with it comes from age more than anything else. Springs get weak after decades of use. Was starting to have FTF problems with one of the OEM magazines. Discovered that the follower spring had compressed over the years, and didn't bring the cartridge up to the correct attitude to be cleanly stripped off by the closing slide. A new follower spring cured that problem. Also had to have the magazine release button spring replaced when it didn't fully engage the magazine, allowing it slide down during operation. That was an easy fix also. With a leather shoulder holster rig, I could carry my Walther inconspicuously, and have two spare magazines under the other arm for reloads. That gave me 22 rounds in an easy to carry concealable package.
partriarch just make sure you unload clip when storing overwise prone to jamming because spring loses tension,same with most semi auto pistols.can guarantee if you store it loaded it will let you possibly let you down when needed.Better to be safe than sorry.Apaet from that belting little gun,reliable,good stopper accurate and easy to conceal,I have small hands so perfect for me,have a little trouble with larger pistols such as Herrera 92f,desert eagle etc unless I customise grip so Walther great for me or ladies.
I held a PPK in my hand today. When you have the magazine finger extension it feels like a full sized gun! I even held it without the finger extension and could get my pinky on the grip about half way. This is the gun I'm gonna get. Either the PPK or the PPK/S.
I carry the walther PPK/S and i love it, with the .380 ACP I never worry about a through and through shot and hitting someone/something i didn't intend to hit and it is small enough to conceal just about anywhere i put it. Thanks for the video :)
Great review. Got my Walther PPK/S at Christmas and have put over 200 rounds through it and I just love it. Excellent gun! I'm actually shooting better with this pistol at 25 yds. than with my S&W 9mm. This Walther has quickly become my favorite gun.
To me, the Walther PPK is the 1911 of true concealed carry pistols. It’s not the smallest or lightest. It also doesn’t hold very many rounds for its size. What it does is strike a perfect balance between size and accuracy.
Thank you for a great review. I couldn't seem to find many informative reviews, other than "great gun" until I found your video. Great review, great demonstration, thank you!
I own an Interarms PPK/s .380 and it is a fine gun. Never had a recall, so not sure what “problems” your referring to, which I can’t say the same about your S&W. I have put over 1000 rounds through it without a malfunction. I would say it is adequate in the summer when people are not wearing heavy clothing. I agree with all your other comments on accuracy, weight and the decocker.
Have owned a PPK/S for almost 30 years. Had it long enough to wear out the follower spring in one magazine. Had to make some repairs to it, such as replacement of the "loaded chamber pin" spring, which broke. Mine is an old "Interarms" pistol originally made under license in Georgia, USA. Have never had a failure to feed with any ammo until the mag follower spring wore out. I still use it from time to time instead of the Springfield EMP or the Beretta Nano. I like it..
Bersa makes a PPK copy that is both cheaper and lighter. It is the same design as the PPK. I have a Bersa Thunder 380 Plus that holds 15 rounds of 380. I had a jam toward the beginning, but I polished the feed ramp with my Dremel tool and it has been flawless ever since.
Jonno2summit FEG makes a PPK knock-off that is quite good too. I had one in .380, paid like $149 for it used. Was an excellent shooter, never a malfunction of any kind and I shot 1000's of rounds through it. Now I have another one in 9mm Makarov, bought it for about $189 brand new and again...excellent shooter, not a problem with it at all.
If you want an extra finger on the grip, step up to the PPK/S. It has an extended seven round magazine with a comfortable three finger hold. I would never part with mine. Accurate as hell, and after firing over 800 rounds at the range, I never experienced a misfire. As with any firearm, maintenance is the key.
Great review. I agree about it being and under-rated handgun. I have owned a few PP,PPK and PPK/S over the years and a PP Super which I regret letting go. At the moment I have a S&W made Walther PPK/S and I Love it. It fits my hand well, balances and points naturally and shoots very accurately, especially for a pocket size pistol. With modern defensive ammunition it is effective as a CCW. When I carry it I bring 2 extra mags and/or a Ruger SP101 .327Magnum. But I have never felt under gunned with 8rnds of .380acp in the gun and 2 7rnd mags. as long as I put my rounds where they need to go it should serve me well if needed. I'll like it more when my Lazergrips arrive.
I personally do not think the pistol is underrated. Anyone who knows carry guns should know that this one is probably one of the best choices out there. It may be a little heavier but it is scary accurate for a short-barreled gun and is extremely well made to very tight tolerances. I just wish I could merge my P238's Siglite sights on this gun. Then it would literally have it all.
Blowbacks can be quite accurate since there are fewer variables contributing to the consistency of the lockup. I sold guns in a large shop from 93 to 95 before doing 20 yrs of LE. The main drawback to the PPK series is slide manipulation. The recoil spring is necessarily pretty strong, so it is often less than optimal for those with less hand strength, such as women, small statured people etc. Slide bite was an issue; glad to see S&W has addressed that. The sights in the Interarms era could have been better, and the factory red paint didn't help much. All that said, it is a good pistol. Flat and easy to conceal. A few oz of extra weight is often a good thing. Mine is an Interarms PPK/S, and i have no complaints. I don't carry a 380 for serious purposes, and this is my only 380, maybe because i too am a James Bond fan. So for me it is just a fun gun and part of my reference library. Good video
If you cant hit with a 9mm you dont need to own a gun . PPK is asmall blowback gun so felt recoil in 380 is probably no lighter than a full size modern 9mm but oviously with much less stopping power
I have a WWII era PPK that was still packed with cosmoline when I got it back in the late 60's. The original owner had picked it up in Africa during the war and had no idea how to break it down for cleaning, so it lived in a drawer. The clip was still loaded with 7.65mm's with mostly cracked cases. I cleaned it up for him and he told me to keep it (Thank you, R.V.!). I've carried it for years, but now that I'm retired and traveling more, I am going to move up to either a .380 or 9mm. Thanks for an excellent review!
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In Fleming's first Bond book, Casino Royale, Bond carried a Beretta M418, a semi auto, 6.35 mm (.25 ACP), probably because Ian Fleming was issued one during WWII. Flemming supposedly got a letter from a Bond fan who was into guns who called the Beretta a lady's gun with no stopping power and suggested several alternatives, including the now famous PPK.
Yeah, me too. I'd get back from the range and have a vodka martini shaken, not stirred. James Bond is awesome. For the most part, I don't like small guns or .380s, but I still want a PPK.
real beautiful gun, the style is classic and i'm sure it shoots well looking at your targets it certainly does. I used to have a P38 (blank fire gun) it was very heavy and loud, but a perfect copy of the original, they certainly made good looking reliable guns..Thanks for the video and for posting...Bill
Nice review & thanks for sharing your thoughts on this great firearm. I also carry the PPK mine is also from S&W. But a couple of items to share. Not all S&W models were subject to the decocker recall. I have an email from S&W confirming mine was not part of the serial #s for recall. If yours was, showing the "dimple" behind the hammer would have helped others with your information. Two main items that S&W added to Walther's overall design were the feeding ramp, better design & larger "beaver tail".(Tang) I reload for mine & after 1K+ reloads no problems at all. Also the decocker when used, you might want to lower the hammer with your thumb when using the decocker...no need to slam the hammer home. Also, the S&W allowed Ruger to make the frames. The PPK/s came about only because of the 1968 Gun Control Act which indicated the PPK was to small to continue importing PPK, thus the PPK/S was made & just a little larger. Thanks for your review. At 15:03 am sure you did not mean PPK/S
Yes the PPK and PPK/S in .380 is extremely underrated. It's probably the quintessential .380 and was the most accurate for many many years.... until Sig made the P238 (even the P232 gave the PPK a run for its money, but in my opinion the P238 is the only .380 to surpass the PPK as THE gun to have in this calibur.) I am relatively new to the scene, but almost all the research I have done has been on this very topic.
Glad to see someone review the PPK. I have carried a 7.65 Browning caliber PPK for going on 6 years now. The DA/ SA trigger is great. I can keep a round chambered and then use the safety as a de-cocker as mentioned. If you need it, you just pull the trigger and it will fire the first round in double action mode. No need to rack the first round. The little gun is very accurate. When I first got mine, I never expected accuracy out to 25 yards. Great carry gun. Thanks for the video.
I had a stainless Walther PPK/s for several years some time ago. At the time, I favored the handsome, classic design and sexy panache. Eventually, some concerns led me to let it go as a less than ideal carry/defense gun. The .380 is not the best defense round. I found it difficult to shoot accurately, partly due to the harsh recoil of the blowback design. The hammer bit the web of my shooting hand. Also, for some reason, hollow point ammo tended to cause the mag to release spontaneously. Definitely not good for a defense gun. It would be an interesting gun to have in a collection, but not to my liking as a carry gun.
My father was NYPD and retired around '77. A PPKs was his off duty cary gun, and the gun he carried when he retired. I just applied for a pistol permit, and would like to get one.
I would recommend a larger mid-size or full size pistol for someone who is new to handguns....reason being...they are easier to shoot and to master. They are better guns...the drawback is that they are larger and harder to conceal.
if you can shoot it with confidence and you like it...yeah knock yourself out...afterall its you who is going to use it, spend your money on, and depend on it. Although what I said is a good rule of thumb, ultimately it comes down to what you think and what you are comfortable with using.
Alexn is correct, if you're a first-time pistol buying you should consider a basic mid-sized 9 mm semi-auto before you move onto a PPK, 1911, etc. My first gun was the Ruger P95 which is a great starter gun, and then I moved onto the PPK/S. I love both guns and highly recommend them both.
I carried an original PPKS for quite a while. Had to have a gunsmith work the slide to get rid of the edge that kept cutting me. I found it to hate some ammo and love others. The extractor broke twice.It was heavy for it's size and when I traded up I never looked back. I know some people love the image. I just like stuff that works. These S&W ppk's seem like a throw back. As I said, there's much better designs out there.It's just you don't see them in the movies.
I own 2 PPK's and 1 PP (mint, 100 year anniversary). I love the look and finish of the PP with the walnut wood grips that wrap around the magazine extension. The PP is more sleek and deeply blued.
+chapiit08 - I've seen where shooters said that hollow points jammed up on them, so S&W added a smoother feed ramp which solved the problem. S&W also has the extended beaver tail, both adding comfort and removing slide-bite. I forgot what the recall was....
I really believe the reason its so overlooked now, is mainly because of the price. I live in TN, and the prices here are usually around 500 dollars. There are many more popular choices, I'm not bad mouthing the gun. I would love to have one in my collection.
Good review. Personally I believe people really underestimate how lethal the 380 is. Shot placement IMO trumps caliber and I believe anyone that's fired this gun would agree its a very accurate gun.
Being named or nicknamed Bubba, I can hardly believe you could pass as a 125 lb. slope even with the Russian RPG. But it is Halloween and we both know stranger things have happened.
Bought mine in 85 made in America by interarms Virginia lived by walther with walther markings fired thousands of times a few stove pipes and James over the years only ever used cheap ammo in it happy with the sighting at decent rang always was very accurate inside the red on a small target nice bluing cal 380 don't fire it that much anymore now have a walther p99 for my go range gun in my opinion the nicest polymer gun on the market double action striker fire true 9mm 15 + 1 capacity excellent trigger nice take up even in double action excellent reset very under rated in my opinion in this country used through out Europe by police dept. And military still will never get rid of my old ppk and still take it to the range now and then along with my 22lrs and suppressors
Thanks for the review on the PPK. I have an older Interarms version, stainless, plastic panel two-piece grips. Had failure to ejects with two, older, after-market, no name magazines with pinky extension. Located Walther mags and no failures since, with a variety of ammo (FMJ, blunt nose target and Critical Defense.) Points so well even I can hit a target without using sights. Excellent for pocket carry.
Hi, Ihave a PPK in .32 auto caliber (7+1), that one was made by manurhin (France) after WWII, manufacterd in 1958, and I still have the box, manfacturer's gun test, and all plastics that wrap the pistol on that time. That's an amazing pistol, reliable, accurate, and no one flaws (including hollow points). The concealment is perfect, you can put where you want. However, in real situation, the light caliber could not stop the agression with a single round. However, she makes a lot of noise when fires, that seems like a higher caliber. In fact, I love this gun, altough time , she still reliable and accurate for self defense. Thanks for the wonderful review.
When the Ky state Police changed from wheel handguns to autos in the 90s . They went with the 10mm Smith as the primary and the walter PPK as a ankle gun. The Walthers shot well the only issue was when you had a malfunction, you had to total break down the weapon. Another problem in the 90's was the company was having issues and we had part issues with it. We had a unit disarmed with his 10mm the unit went to his ankle Walters and dropped the bad gun. The .380 did the trick. Now they carry only Glocks in the 40. Good video and the Walther is a fine weapon.
I love the PP, PPK and PPKS and the Manhurin post war copies and the TALO's..I'm holding out for a consecutive pair...I have seen them worked on by an Arlington gunsmith to the point you would think it was made of glass...Thank you so much for presenting this tasteful alternative to the ugly plastic pistols. European officers from Ireland to the former Eastern block are often allowed to carry these..
I just picked up an Interarms PPK in stainless on Saturday. It's had less than 25 rounds through it. I don't really see that it leaves anything to be desired. I have extra large hands and have been training muscle memory so I can grip the weapon and not get bit when the slide racks. Anyways, great video. It was very informative.
I had the PPKS (slightly longer grip & barrel) I loved it & regret selling it. If you are looking for a .380 I would highly recommend it. Mine was the older Interarms which has the reputation of being the lower quality PPK & I had no problems whatsoever. The new ones are even better. It's heavier than some guns the same size but still very manageable. All in all I think it's hard to beat for a .380
Love my PPK. Fits nicely in the front pocket of my shorts. Bought a laser cut Oak Leaf Branch with the Walther name banner engraved in the wood and she is the best looking pistol I have now. As far as the safety might want to check and see if it is a safety transfer bar to keep the gun from firing if you drop it on the hammer with one in the chamber.
I don't see any comments on reliability. I've heard several negative comments at gun shows. I kept having jams and finally took it to a gunsmith. (Mine was a S&W contract made) All American Gunsmith in Columbus, GA changed the recoil spring both solving the loading problem and making it easier to jack the slide back. Now it is great and my summer EDC.
I decided to buy a SIG P230 SL instead for CC .380. I think it is a slightly better design, in stainless steel, with internal safety, external decocker only, European mag release, and takedown lever. But even better is the HK Model 4 because of its multiple caliber options, although the frame is alloy instead of steel, making it lighter and smaller.
Proud owner of a PPK in .380. I've owned it for nearly 20 years! A Few gripes: 1: I wish the sites were adjustable. 2: The Ejector is prone to breaking. Two replaced so far. 3: Parts of the receiver are difficult to clean properly. 4: New magazines are extremely expensive. 5: It's so much fun to shoot that buying more ammo is very costly.
For conceal carry I love this gun but also love the Beretta .32 Tomcat. About the same amount of power for caliber but the Beretta has the pop up barrel that makes racking the slide un-necessary. That gives it a slight advantage for clearing it out in a much safer method. I have to agree with you on this newer Walther. The little duck bill in the back does a great job for preventing slide bite and yes, being all steel, it is heavier than a polymer but if your out of ammo, you can still pistol whip the shit out of someone. Same with the Beretta. All steel. I own both and love them equally.
11/21/2017 I bought a used S&W Walther PPK. Stainless Steel with wrap around walnut grips made in Houlton ME. Almost exactly like the one Dave shows us here. I bought mine used for $600. It is everything YM says it is. I had a hard time with the first double action trigger pull. I'm 5'6" with small hands and that first double action pull is difficult for my hand. I need a longer index finger to grab it and keep the beaver tail in the web of my hand. In order to get a solid double action pull, I have to change my grip and that causes the extended beaver tail to hit my rear thumb knuckle. I've since adjusted to it (because I love it). If you're like me, just be advised.
I had two PPK's, they were the most jamming pistols I ever had in my life. Clearing them was also a pain. FMJ or HP, it did not matter, as they jammed. Now my Beretta Cheetah 85, that never jammed period.
Great video. I bought a Walther blue steel PPK 9mm kurtz (short), same as a .380, in 1967 for $75. After WWII when Germany wan't allowed to make firearms so Walther licensed their guns to companies in France. Mine was made in Germany. I've been carrying and shooting it ever since. It's accurate, easy to shoot, clean and maintain and easy to carry concealed. No one would claim a .380 is as powerful as larger caliber rounds and you shouldn't shoot +P rounds, at least in imported PPKs per Walther. Bullet placement is the name of the game for this calibre. The PPK was banned from import into the US by the Gun Control Act of 1968 because it's too small for "sporting purposes". Walther got around this ban by making the grip frame slightly larger and called it the PPK/S. Walther says the /S is for Sport. A lot of people say it stands for Stupid because the PPK/S is only slightly larger than the PPK. If you buy a PPK or PPK/S in the US, the odds are good that it was made Interarms or later Smith & Wesson. I haven't shot either. Side note: PPKs aren't on the approved list for California. You can own one, bring one into the state if you register it but you can't sell or give it away in California, unless you are turning it into the police to be destroyed. Each manufacture of each pistol on the approved list had to send California all the handguns they want to sell there for the state to test for "safety". It gets a little screwy. Once a gun is on the approved list it will "fall off" after a year or so unless the gun manufactures keep sending their guns to test. It gets screwy. A Ruger MK III with black grips is on the approved list but not one with brown grips. I suppose Ruger didn't send California one with brown grips to test, possibly thinking that except for the grip color, it's exactly the same gun. Wrong thinking for for California, a state that sets the benchmark for wrong thinking.
I have since found out that you can give it away or sell it as long as it's a private party sale and go through a person with a FFL. You can' t buy a new one in Peoples Republic of Kalifornia but then they aren't allowed to import them here and doubtful you'll be able to find a pre 1968 new PPK.
5 Stars for Safety and Responsibility! There's some really shoddy individuals on TH-cam.... Glad to see that you respect the responsibilities enshrined in carrying a firearm.
I have an old interarms in 32 acp and it its one of the good ones. No issues and is a real nail driver. Its a weak caliber for power but with the light recoil and accuracy, shot placement wins over knocking punch.
+Longshotrecon Firstly, weakness of .32 ACP is exagerated. Secondly, due to intrinsic precision and light recoil of Walther PPK I can put 7 bullets from my .32 PPK into a 1.5-2 inch circle from 7-8 meters in a bit over one second. And due to it's size and natural pointability I can make the first shot about one second faster than from my Beretta 92. In my eyes it's HUGE advantage...
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BEST (Honest) PPK REVIEW I’ve ever seen!! Outstanding job Marshal!
Excellent review of a classic. I live in Denmark, Europe, and the PP and PPK were the issued service pistols in the police force up until the mid 1990s. The PP was carried by the uniformed officers, and the PPK by the detectives and chiefs. Both chambered in .32/7.65mm. It was replaced some twenty years ago by the H&K USP Compact 9mm.
That is interesting; the replacement for the PP and PPKs I mean.
So then it's not true that the PPK was the British Intelligence issue?
Randy Johnson Unfortunatly no - one can actually confirm or deny what agents of the secret intelligence services of the UK used (since they are secretive) but its entirely possible that they were used at some point
The weight is very comforting in my hand. It helps with the recoil. At 25 yards it’s deadly.
I've owned mine since the mid 1970's and it's still my favorite all around
I bought my Walther PPK/S in Germany around 35 years ago and it's never let me down.Only jamming issues were operator error and the accuracy is amazing. I shoot at 50 ft in the indoor range and can get a nice tight grouping. I love the double action, heavy trigger pull as it gives me just a little bit of extra confidence in carrying with one in the chamber. As a woman with smaller hands, I've never had an issue with slide bite. It's not a "novelty" it's awesome! You are a man with good taste.
"I like the feeling of wood against my hand" ~ Yankee, 2011.
My father in law purchased a Walther PPK/S for my mother in law over 15 years ago and has never been fired. He recently passed and my mother in law wants me to help her get it ready (it really needs to be broken in). As I am looking through videos for info on the PPK, I find the Yankee Marhsal!!! Love your channel.
The disassembly method alone is worth it. Guns that are a pain to clean are less likely to be shot at the range. This is great!
The PPK is very accurate. Even I can hit with it.
I am glad that you have had a good experience with the PPK. I have owned three and all were problematic (serious reliability problems). My favorite .380 is now the Beretta 85fs.
Great video so thanks for posting. I've always wanted one of these and I remain very tempted.
I agree 100% it is VERY underrated. The PPK is one of the most accurate hundguns i've fired with small sights and short sight radius. Even with my old, crappy eyesight it was VERY accurate.
If you like the Walther .380, you would probably also like the Polish P-64 in 9x18 Makarov. Same basic design, all steel, slightly more powerful cartridge, same capacity (6+1). A bit more kick, can be uncomfortable to shoot for extended periods, but a great self-defense carry gun. Stout double-action trigger, but only the first shot is going to be DA anyway--unless you cock the hammer for the first shot too. The fixed-barrel design is one reason for the unexpectedly good accuracy I think. And they probably cost about half of what a Walther does. Not to one-up, but if the Walther PPK is underrated, the P-64 is spectacularly underrated--IMO. Love your reviews.
This is my all-time favorite pistol. Nothing against S&W but I prefer the ones made in Germany.
Since I'm a Mainiac , Houlton Me. makes me proud!!
Good educational video. I especially like the way you structure it. Clear and easy to follow. Thanks.
I know it's a five-year-old video, but I really like the location of the magazine release on my PPK. In fact, the reason I recently bought a PPS over a Glock 43 is because the mag button is closer to where it was on my old PPK.
Yes, underrated, indeed. Had one for several years and sure miss it now.
"I like the feeling of wood against my hand"
oh dear.
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Glad you mentioned the sights. I have always questioned the need for elaborate sights on a handgun specialising in close up shooting,against burglars or muggers,for instance. All too often I see sights criticised for being too small,and yet I watch the same gun being used against targets barely six feet away! And sights can snag in some holsters,so the smaller the better.
The blowback design is why I am such a fan of the Bersa Thunder .380. Makes for a very accurate handgun. It is my wife's primary CCW.
do you keep an elephant in your backyard? o.0 kept hearing some weird sounds in the background...
+Shotgun Zombie It sounds like someone is tied up, has a gag ball in their mouth, and taking it up the rear. Not that I have any personal experience with this....
Shotgun Zombie its his dog.
I have one of those older Interarms PPK/S pistols. The only problems I've ever encountered with it comes from age more than anything else. Springs get weak after decades of use. Was starting to have FTF problems with one of the OEM magazines. Discovered that the follower spring had compressed over the years, and didn't bring the cartridge up to the correct attitude to be cleanly stripped off by the closing slide. A new follower spring cured that problem. Also had to have the magazine release button spring replaced when it didn't fully engage the magazine, allowing it slide down during operation. That was an easy fix also. With a leather shoulder holster rig, I could carry my Walther inconspicuously, and have two spare magazines under the other arm for reloads. That gave me 22 rounds in an easy to carry concealable package.
partriarch just make sure you unload clip when storing overwise prone to jamming because spring loses tension,same with most semi auto pistols.can guarantee if you store it loaded it will let you possibly let you down when needed.Better to be safe than sorry.Apaet from that belting little gun,reliable,good stopper accurate and easy to conceal,I have small hands so perfect for me,have a little trouble with larger pistols such as Herrera 92f,desert eagle etc unless I customise grip so Walther great for me or ladies.
I held a PPK in my hand today. When you have the magazine finger extension it feels like a full sized gun! I even held it without the finger extension and could get my pinky on the grip about half way. This is the gun I'm gonna get. Either the PPK or the PPK/S.
I carry the walther PPK/S and i love it, with the .380 ACP I never worry about a through and through shot and hitting someone/something i didn't intend to hit and it is small enough to conceal just about anywhere i put it. Thanks for the video :)
Great review. Got my Walther PPK/S at Christmas and have put over 200 rounds through it and I just love it. Excellent gun! I'm actually shooting better with this pistol at 25 yds. than with my S&W 9mm. This Walther has quickly become my favorite gun.
Walter PPK also favored by Brother Mouzone on The Wire - HBO and James Bond.
Damn I never noticed
To me, the Walther PPK is the 1911 of true concealed carry pistols. It’s not the smallest or lightest. It also doesn’t hold very many rounds for its size. What it does is strike a perfect balance between size and accuracy.
Thank you for a great review. I couldn't seem to find many informative reviews, other than "great gun" until I found your video. Great review, great demonstration, thank you!
Next video, "Remington 870: A very underrated shotgun"
Yeah and the Remington RP 9 as well great gun
I want this gun
what is grunting in the background?!?!
I own an Interarms PPK/s .380 and it is a fine gun. Never had a recall, so not sure what “problems” your referring to, which I can’t say the same about your S&W. I have put over 1000 rounds through it without a malfunction. I would say it is adequate in the summer when people are not wearing heavy clothing. I agree with all your other comments on accuracy, weight and the decocker.
Have owned a PPK/S for almost 30 years. Had it long enough to wear out the follower spring in one magazine. Had to make some repairs to it, such as replacement of the "loaded chamber pin" spring, which broke. Mine is an old "Interarms" pistol originally made under license in Georgia, USA. Have never had a failure to feed with any ammo until the mag follower spring wore out. I still use it from time to time instead of the Springfield EMP or the Beretta Nano. I like it..
how is the PPK underrated? its one of most famous handguns ever made
but they are pricey...
Bersa makes a PPK copy that is both cheaper and lighter. It is the same design as the PPK. I have a Bersa Thunder 380 Plus that holds 15 rounds of 380. I had a jam toward the beginning, but I polished the feed ramp with my Dremel tool and it has been flawless ever since.
Jonno2summit
FEG makes a PPK knock-off that is quite good too. I had one in .380, paid like $149 for it used. Was an excellent shooter, never a malfunction of any kind and I shot 1000's of rounds through it. Now I have another one in 9mm Makarov, bought it for about $189 brand new and again...excellent shooter, not a problem with it at all.
Chris Kelly84
200 bucks here. But we have VERY strict gunlaws.
WH250398 Where>>>??? id order one :)
Haha you like the feel of wood in your hand..
do you not?
Double meaning
+Minh Vu no, you said it like it was a bad thing. Do you not like the feeling of firm, quality wood in your hand?
Lol. My own and not any others'.
+Minh Vu what do you mean? I was talking about walnut pistol grips, you whacko :p
If you want an extra finger on the grip, step up to the PPK/S. It has an extended seven round magazine with a comfortable three finger hold. I would never part with mine. Accurate as hell, and after firing over 800 rounds at the range, I never experienced a misfire. As with any firearm, maintenance is the key.
Great review. I agree about it being and under-rated handgun. I have owned a few PP,PPK and PPK/S over the years and a PP Super which I regret letting go. At the moment I have a S&W made Walther PPK/S and I Love it. It fits my hand well, balances and points naturally and shoots very accurately, especially for a pocket size pistol. With modern defensive ammunition it is effective as a CCW. When I carry it I bring 2 extra mags and/or a Ruger SP101 .327Magnum. But I have never felt under gunned with 8rnds of .380acp in the gun and 2 7rnd mags. as long as I put my rounds where they need to go it should serve me well if needed. I'll like it more when my Lazergrips arrive.
Is this the famous handgun that 007 James Bond uses?
yes but chambered for 7.65mm ammo aka .32 acp.
nvm
Zack Mack I thought it was chambered for 9mm? Or is that just in the newer Daniel Craig version?
Walter Shmitty 9mm Kurtz.... or .380acp as we know it.
Chris Kelly84 oooooooh lol duh. thanks man
I personally do not think the pistol is underrated. Anyone who knows carry guns should know that this one is probably one of the best choices out there. It may be a little heavier but it is scary accurate for a short-barreled gun and is extremely well made to very tight tolerances. I just wish I could merge my P238's Siglite sights on this gun. Then it would literally have it all.
P238 sights GLOW in the dark! Amazingly bright.
This and an officer's 1911 are the only autos I'd CCW. These Walthers are unbelievably accurate.
Blowbacks can be quite accurate since there are fewer variables contributing to the consistency of the lockup. I sold guns in a large shop from 93 to 95 before doing 20 yrs of LE. The main drawback to the PPK series is slide manipulation. The recoil spring is necessarily pretty strong, so it is often less than optimal for those with less hand strength, such as women, small statured people etc. Slide bite was an issue; glad to see S&W has addressed that. The sights in the Interarms era could have been better, and the factory red paint didn't help much. All that said, it is a good pistol. Flat and easy to conceal. A few oz of extra weight is often a good thing. Mine is an Interarms PPK/S, and i have no complaints. I don't carry a 380 for serious purposes, and this is my only 380, maybe because i too am a James Bond fan. So for me it is just a fun gun and part of my reference library. Good video
a hit shot from a 380 is better than a miss shot from a 9mm !
If you cant hit with a 9mm you dont need to own a gun . PPK is asmall blowback gun so felt recoil in 380 is probably no lighter than a full size modern 9mm but oviously with much less stopping power
I found a walther PPK in my backyard, and here in Holland guns aren't allowed, so it's kind of weird.
op zolder houden denk
thats wild! did you keep it?
007 must have dropped by ur house.
Lim Ming Quan LOL
universal kombat
concept of freedom = college shooting ?
I owned a PPK/s years ago. Sweet little gun I never should have sold. Agreed it is very under rated. .380 will work when they are this accurate.
I have a WWII era PPK that was still packed with cosmoline when I got it back in the late 60's. The original owner had picked it up in Africa during the war and had no idea how to break it down for cleaning, so it lived in a drawer. The clip was still loaded with 7.65mm's with mostly cracked cases. I cleaned it up for him and he told me to keep it (Thank you, R.V.!). I've carried it for years, but now that I'm retired and traveling more, I am going to move up to either a .380 or 9mm. Thanks for an excellent review!
Everytime that person screamed in the background I nearly pissed my self laughing
ROFL 🤣 I’m Not Even Fucking Kidding In The Slightest, I Can’t Breathe, I’m Going Into Cardiac Arrest From All The Laughter, I Missed Thee Entire Review Running Through All The Comments “You Got Someone Tied Up? I Think There Loose?”, “I Think It’s A Ball Gagged Gimp”, “Shot A Retard In The Belly Climbing Through The Window”, “Grown Ass Man Getting Butt Fucked Pulp Fiction Style”! Holy Shit This Should Have A Million Hits Easily, It Really Is The Perfect Form Of “Don’t Laugh In The Library”. Yankee Add To The Title, “Uninvited Guest?” This Is Gold. It’s Perfect Amount Of Derangement Coming From The Background Randomly While You Continue On In A Serious Manner Reviewing. 2020 Can’t Get Much Better, Thanks For The Silliness.🤣
P.S. I Never Noticed The Dog Sounds Before When I Watched This Years Ago.
P.P.S. I Still Don’t Believe It Was The Dog.😂
I only want one because of the James Bond connection.
Hitler also had one. You still want one now?
Just kidding.
Marlon de Groot Yeah he shot himself with it too. Walther killed Hitler. Only makes this gun better
In Fleming's first Bond book, Casino Royale, Bond carried a Beretta M418, a semi auto, 6.35 mm (.25 ACP), probably because Ian Fleming was issued one during WWII. Flemming supposedly got a letter from a Bond fan who was into guns who called the Beretta a lady's gun with no stopping power and suggested several alternatives, including the now famous PPK.
Yeah, me too. I'd get back from the range and have a vodka martini shaken, not stirred. James Bond is awesome. For the most part, I don't like small guns or .380s, but I still want a PPK.
Evan Friend
ShootingTheBull410 changed my mind about 380. Check out his 380 ammo quest series.
This gun is on my wishlist! Beautiful, artfully designed self-defense tool. One of the finest looking pistols ever made!
real beautiful gun, the style is classic and i'm sure it shoots well looking at your targets it certainly does. I used to have a P38 (blank fire gun) it was very heavy and loud, but a perfect copy of the original, they certainly made good looking reliable guns..Thanks for the video and for posting...Bill
I say that almost every day.
Is there... muffled screaming in the background... around the 3:15-3:30 mark??
Somebody being water boarded in the background.
2:30, disturbing....
Yeah...someone was being put down..
I thought I was hearing something
Yeah, scared the shit out of me. I was about to sleep
Just found this video. I love how you start with a safety check! Keep up the good videos coming!
Nice review & thanks for sharing your thoughts on this great firearm. I also carry the PPK mine is also from S&W. But a couple of items to share. Not all S&W models were subject to the decocker recall. I have an email from S&W confirming mine was not part of the serial #s for recall. If yours was, showing the "dimple" behind the hammer would have helped others with your information. Two main items that S&W added to Walther's overall design were the feeding ramp, better design & larger "beaver tail".(Tang) I reload for mine & after 1K+ reloads no problems at all. Also the decocker when used, you might want to lower the hammer with your thumb when using the decocker...no need to slam the hammer home. Also, the S&W allowed Ruger to make the frames. The PPK/s came about only because of the 1968 Gun Control Act which indicated the PPK was to small to continue importing PPK, thus the PPK/S was made & just a little larger. Thanks for your review. At 15:03 am sure you did not mean PPK/S
@2:56 tell that person gagged up in your basement to please quite down
That is just my bulldog breathing. That is as quite as she ever gets.
John Clark Sooo,funny! What a great comment. I also hear muffled sound
Maybe someone is playing Street Fighter 2 on the Dhalsim level.
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what the hell are these sounds in the background, some of them heard like screams or drilling !!
His dog.. It snores.
@@JuggusNawt Maybe the dog is watching American Sniper...
Yes the PPK and PPK/S in .380 is extremely underrated. It's probably the quintessential .380 and was the most accurate for many many years.... until Sig made the P238 (even the P232 gave the PPK a run for its money, but in my opinion the P238 is the only .380 to surpass the PPK as THE gun to have in this calibur.) I am relatively new to the scene, but almost all the research I have done has been on this very topic.
Glad to see someone review the PPK. I have carried a 7.65 Browning caliber PPK for going on 6 years now. The DA/ SA trigger is great. I can keep a round chambered and then use the safety as a de-cocker as mentioned. If you need it, you just pull the trigger and it will fire the first round in double action mode. No need to rack the first round. The little gun is very accurate. When I first got mine, I never expected accuracy out to 25 yards. Great carry gun. Thanks for the video.
James bond gun Walther PPK/Silencer
+dafi zakwan PPK/S stands for sporter.
Vauxhall YUP
I like the feeling of wood in my hands too. ;)
Don't we all?
Excellent and very helpful review. Thank you.
I have two of them, purchased one for myself and liked it so much gave my dad one. Inherited it when he passed one of my favorites
I hear you like the feeling of wood against your hand. I can help with that
Braden Bell pause lol
fallout 4 kinda got me curious about this gun :)
I had a stainless Walther PPK/s for several years some time ago. At the time, I favored the handsome, classic design and sexy panache. Eventually, some concerns led me to let it go as a less than ideal carry/defense gun. The .380 is not the best defense round. I found it difficult to shoot accurately, partly due to the harsh recoil of the blowback design. The hammer bit the web of my shooting hand. Also, for some reason, hollow point ammo tended to cause the mag to release spontaneously. Definitely not good for a defense gun. It would be an interesting gun to have in a collection, but not to my liking as a carry gun.
My father was NYPD and retired around '77.
A PPKs was his off duty cary gun, and the gun he carried when he retired.
I just applied for a pistol permit, and would like to get one.
For my first gun (whenever that might happen) I would seriously consider this one. What do you think?
I would recommend a larger mid-size or full size pistol for someone who is new to handguns....reason being...they are easier to shoot and to master. They are better guns...the drawback is that they are larger and harder to conceal.
I think you are correct although now that kimber came out with the micro 1911s I'm thinking about shifting direction. What do you think?
if you can shoot it with confidence and you like it...yeah knock yourself out...afterall its you who is going to use it, spend your money on, and depend on it. Although what I said is a good rule of thumb, ultimately it comes down to what you think and what you are comfortable with using.
something full metal and not too large of a caliber, so you can adjust to the recoil easily
Alexn is correct, if you're a first-time pistol buying you should consider a basic mid-sized 9 mm semi-auto before you move onto a PPK, 1911, etc. My first gun was the Ruger P95 which is a great starter gun, and then I moved onto the PPK/S. I love both guns and highly recommend them both.
Do revolvers have safeties? Do they frighten you too?
I've always wanted this firearm. Thought it was very expensive but it's actually pretty affordable...and they look very elegant.
The PPK is such an easy gun to shoot and it is incredibly accurate by design. The fixed barrel makes the gun always shoot where you point it.
Yup shot one walther ppks fell in love at 10 ft dead on
Dang this is the oldest assman vid I've seen.
Thank you for doing a danger... I mean safety check, I feel safer now. :)
I carried an original PPKS for quite a while. Had to have a gunsmith work the slide to get rid of the edge that kept cutting me. I found it to hate some ammo and love others. The extractor broke twice.It was heavy for it's size and when I traded up I never looked back. I know some people love the image. I just like stuff that works. These S&W ppk's seem like a throw back. As I said, there's much better designs out there.It's just you don't see them in the movies.
I own 2 PPK's and 1 PP (mint, 100 year anniversary). I love the look and finish of the PP with the walnut wood grips that wrap around the magazine extension. The PP is more sleek and deeply blued.
never underrate someting that come from germany
The better version of it is produced by Smith & Wesson :D
No German made Walther was ever recalled, S&W were.
+chapiit08 - I've seen where shooters said that hollow points jammed up on them, so S&W added a smoother feed ramp which solved the problem. S&W also has the extended beaver tail, both adding comfort and removing slide-bite.
I forgot what the recall was....
Thumbs up then!
they put a Smith & Wesson engraving on the parts they got from Manurhin / France and from Walther / Germany - maybe ?
You can't help but love the gun that killed Hitler.
I thought that was a Walther P38... My mistake?
I really believe the reason its so overlooked now, is mainly because of the price. I live in TN, and the prices here are usually around 500 dollars. There are many more popular choices, I'm not bad mouthing the gun. I would love to have one in my collection.
Good review. Personally I believe people really underestimate how lethal the 380 is. Shot placement IMO trumps caliber and I believe anyone that's fired this gun would agree its a very accurate gun.
"I LIKE THE FEELING OF WOOD AGAINST MY HAND"
Really? Nobody commented on this? Bloody fantastic.
I like to dress up like Viet Cong on Halloween so that I can carry my RPG without attracting attention.
Being named or nicknamed Bubba, I can hardly believe you could pass as a 125 lb. slope even with the Russian RPG. But it is Halloween and we both know stranger things have happened.
so what can you tell me about the shrimpin buisness?
Bought mine in 85 made in America by interarms Virginia lived by walther with walther markings fired thousands of times a few stove pipes and James over the years only ever used cheap ammo in it happy with the sighting at decent rang always was very accurate inside the red on a small target nice bluing cal 380 don't fire it that much anymore now have a walther p99 for my go range gun in my opinion the nicest polymer gun on the market double action striker fire true 9mm 15 + 1 capacity excellent trigger nice take up even in double action excellent reset very under rated in my opinion in this country used through out Europe by police dept. And military still will never get rid of my old ppk and still take it to the range now and then along with my 22lrs and suppressors
Thanks for the review on the PPK. I have an older Interarms version, stainless, plastic panel two-piece grips. Had failure to ejects with two, older, after-market, no name magazines with pinky extension. Located Walther mags and no failures since, with a variety of ammo (FMJ, blunt nose target and Critical Defense.) Points so well even I can hit a target without using sights. Excellent for pocket carry.
You like the feeling of wood against your hand eh?
I'm on the waiting list to buy one at my LFS but am considering going elsewhere. I'm a collector and I love this gun.
Hi, Ihave a PPK in .32 auto caliber (7+1), that one was made by manurhin (France) after WWII, manufacterd in 1958, and I still have the box, manfacturer's gun test, and all plastics that wrap the pistol on that time. That's an amazing pistol, reliable, accurate, and no one flaws (including hollow points). The concealment is perfect, you can put where you want. However, in real situation, the light caliber could not stop the agression with a single round. However, she makes a lot of noise when fires, that seems like a higher caliber. In fact, I love this gun, altough time , she still reliable and accurate for self defense. Thanks for the wonderful review.
When the Ky state Police changed from wheel handguns to autos in the 90s . They went with the 10mm Smith as the primary and the walter PPK as a ankle gun. The Walthers shot well the only issue was when you had a malfunction, you had to total break down the weapon. Another problem in the 90's was the company was having issues and we had part issues with it. We had a unit disarmed with his 10mm the unit went to his ankle Walters and dropped the bad gun. The .380 did the trick. Now they carry only Glocks in the 40. Good video and the Walther is a fine weapon.
I love the PP, PPK and PPKS and the Manhurin post war copies and the TALO's..I'm holding out for a consecutive pair...I have seen them worked on by an Arlington gunsmith to the point you would think it was made of glass...Thank you so much for presenting this tasteful alternative to the ugly plastic pistols. European officers from Ireland to the former Eastern block are often allowed to carry these..
I have one from '42 in 7.65mm, love everything about it.
I just picked up an Interarms PPK in stainless on Saturday. It's had less than 25 rounds through it. I don't really see that it leaves anything to be desired. I have extra large hands and have been training muscle memory so I can grip the weapon and not get bit when the slide racks. Anyways, great video. It was very informative.
I had the PPKS (slightly longer grip & barrel) I loved it & regret selling it. If you are looking for a .380 I would highly recommend it. Mine was the older Interarms which has the reputation of being the lower quality PPK & I had no problems whatsoever. The new ones are even better. It's heavier than some guns the same size but still very manageable. All in all I think it's hard to beat for a .380
Longer grip, NOT barrel.
Love my PPK. Fits nicely in the front pocket of my shorts. Bought a laser cut Oak Leaf Branch with the Walther name banner engraved in the wood and she is the best looking pistol I have now.
As far as the safety might want to check and see if it is a safety transfer bar to keep the gun from firing if you drop it on the hammer with one in the chamber.
First pistol I shot as a kid was the PPK 1939 issue to German Luftwaffe .32 cal. Great gun. It is what it is 75 years later. Nice pistol.
I don't see any comments on reliability. I've heard several negative comments at gun shows. I kept having jams and finally took it to a gunsmith. (Mine was a S&W contract made) All American Gunsmith in Columbus, GA changed the recoil spring both solving the loading problem and making it easier to jack the slide back. Now it is great and my summer EDC.
I decided to buy a SIG P230 SL instead for CC .380. I think it is a slightly better design, in stainless steel, with internal safety, external decocker only, European mag release, and takedown lever. But even better is the HK Model 4 because of its multiple caliber options, although the frame is alloy instead of steel, making it lighter and smaller.
Proud owner of a PPK in .380. I've owned it for nearly 20 years!
A Few gripes:
1: I wish the sites were adjustable.
2: The Ejector is prone to breaking. Two replaced so far.
3: Parts of the receiver are difficult to clean properly.
4: New magazines are extremely expensive.
5: It's so much fun to shoot that buying more ammo is very costly.
For conceal carry I love this gun but also love the Beretta .32 Tomcat. About the same amount of power for caliber but the Beretta has the pop up barrel that makes racking the slide un-necessary. That gives it a slight advantage for clearing it out in a much safer method. I have to agree with you on this newer Walther. The little duck bill in the back does a great job for preventing slide bite and yes, being all steel, it is heavier than a polymer but if your out of ammo, you can still pistol whip the shit out of someone. Same with the Beretta. All steel. I own both and love them equally.
11/21/2017 I bought a used S&W Walther PPK. Stainless Steel with wrap around walnut grips made in Houlton ME. Almost exactly like the one Dave shows us here. I bought mine used for $600. It is everything YM says it is. I had a hard time with the first double action trigger pull. I'm 5'6" with small hands and that first double action pull is difficult for my hand. I need a longer index finger to grab it and keep the beaver tail in the web of my hand. In order to get a solid double action pull, I have to change my grip and that causes the extended beaver tail to hit my rear thumb knuckle. I've since adjusted to it (because I love it). If you're like me, just be advised.
I had two PPK's, they were the most jamming pistols I ever had in my life. Clearing them was also a pain. FMJ or HP, it did not matter, as they jammed. Now my Beretta Cheetah 85, that never jammed period.
Great review I can't wait to get one.
Great video.
I bought a Walther blue steel PPK 9mm kurtz (short), same as a .380, in 1967 for $75. After WWII when Germany wan't allowed to make firearms so Walther licensed their guns to companies in France. Mine was made in Germany. I've been carrying and shooting it ever since. It's accurate, easy to shoot, clean and maintain and easy to carry concealed. No one would claim a .380 is as powerful as larger caliber rounds and you shouldn't shoot +P rounds, at least in imported PPKs per Walther. Bullet placement is the name of the game for this calibre.
The PPK was banned from import into the US by the Gun Control Act of 1968 because it's too small for "sporting purposes". Walther got around this ban by making the grip frame slightly larger and called it the PPK/S. Walther says the /S is for Sport. A lot of people say it stands for Stupid because the PPK/S is only slightly larger than the PPK. If you buy a PPK or PPK/S in the US, the odds are good that it was made Interarms or later Smith & Wesson. I haven't shot either.
Side note: PPKs aren't on the approved list for California. You can own one, bring one into the state if you register it but you can't sell or give it away in California, unless you are turning it into the police to be destroyed. Each manufacture of each pistol on the approved list had to send California all the handguns they want to sell there for the state to test for "safety". It gets a little screwy. Once a gun is on the approved list it will "fall off" after a year or so unless the gun manufactures keep sending their guns to test. It gets screwy. A Ruger MK III with black grips is on the approved list but not one with brown grips. I suppose Ruger didn't send California one with brown grips to test, possibly thinking that except for the grip color, it's exactly the same gun. Wrong thinking for for California, a state that sets the benchmark for wrong thinking.
I have since found out that you can give it away or sell it as long as it's a private party sale and go through a person with a FFL. You can' t buy a new one in Peoples Republic of Kalifornia but then they aren't allowed to import them here and doubtful you'll be able to find a pre 1968 new PPK.
5 Stars for Safety and Responsibility!
There's some really shoddy individuals on TH-cam....
Glad to see that you respect the responsibilities enshrined in carrying a firearm.
I have an old interarms in 32 acp and it its one of the good ones. No issues and is a real nail driver. Its a weak caliber for power but with the light recoil and accuracy, shot placement wins over knocking punch.
+Longshotrecon The same with my Interarms PPK. I can ping 6" spinners at distance with ease. It is hard to miss with it.
+Longshotrecon Firstly, weakness of .32 ACP is exagerated. Secondly, due to intrinsic precision and light recoil of Walther PPK I can put 7 bullets from my .32 PPK into a 1.5-2 inch circle from 7-8 meters in a bit over one second. And due to it's size and natural pointability I can make the first shot about one second faster than from my Beretta 92. In my eyes it's HUGE advantage...