My affection for the P.38 stems from its association with Kelly Robinson, Napoleon Solo, and Ilya Kuryakin in the P.38K format. Probably why I also adore the P5.
I have a P1 from the Berlin Police contract (early 1960s) that was made in France by Manurhin. This was done to circumvent the rules at the time about West German guns in Berlin. I haven't thought about the shooting experience in the same way that you have. The double action trigger seems ok to me. Judging by the recoil damage to your hands, I would avoid a .44 Magnum (take this in humor). Overall, I like the P38/P1 very much although it isn't shot frequently.
Oh, nice! Yeah, I've seen some of those Manurhin P1s floating around on GB. They also made some P4s. I would imagine the triggers vary across the many, many years these were made. There's a later production, fat slide P1 at my LGS right now. I'd kinda like to try it, to see if the recoil/feel is vastly different... but, my gun budget is kinda tight at the moment. Thanks so much for the comment!
Never owned a P1. Shot a friend's example many times. Double action is quite heavy. Once accumulated to the sites, it's easy to keep rounds consistent in a tight group. Overall a very smooth shooter. Btw, cool beats in the intro soundtrack!
Thanks! Glad you like the epic soundtrack! Yeah, the P38 wasn't inaccurate by any means. And I'd still like to shoot a later thick-slide P1/P38. But... since I've got a P5... I'm good with that for the time being :)
Yeah, that's one thing I would really like to do. I suspect the experience would be different. There's actually a war-time P38 at my local shop. The price is decent, for what it is. I've just bought sooo many guns lately... we'll see... Thanks!
It sounds like your recoil spring is weak. The shide should decelerate before it reaches it's limit. Maybe ask your local gun Smith if he can tune it up with a heavier one.
I think the uncomfortable feeling is the light barrel muzzle. Its unbalanced. Love my 5 metal Sig Classic P2XX chunks. Amazing that Walther produced the P1 to 2004 !
I agree, the P38 is an important gun, but not really a great shooter. I've shot quite a few wartime/postwar guns, and would rather have shot a lot of other guns instead. I did buy one for my dad a few years back as a birthday gift (one of the P38/IIs, basically a P1), but have yet to own one myself. I doubt I'll be changing that anytime soon. I've seen quite a few wartime guns break while shooting, so that's something that tends to be a big turnoff for me. Both frame and slide cracks, mostly on WWII era guns. I'm glad that yours is holding up well however. I'd take a P5 every day of the week over the P38/P1. Glad to see the video!
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Thanks a lot, Frank! Hope you're doing well!
My affection for the P.38 stems from its association with Kelly Robinson, Napoleon Solo, and Ilya Kuryakin in the P.38K format. Probably why I also adore the P5.
Man from UNCLE, right? I've never delved into that... IP. But if there's P38s in it... maybe I shall. Thanks, my friend!
I have a P1 from the Berlin Police contract (early 1960s) that was made in France by Manurhin.
This was done to circumvent the rules at the time about West German guns in Berlin.
I haven't thought about the shooting experience in the same way that you have.
The double action trigger seems ok to me.
Judging by the recoil damage to your hands, I would avoid a .44 Magnum (take this in humor).
Overall, I like the P38/P1 very much although it isn't shot frequently.
Oh, nice! Yeah, I've seen some of those Manurhin P1s floating around on GB. They also made some P4s. I would imagine the triggers vary across the many, many years these were made. There's a later production, fat slide P1 at my LGS right now. I'd kinda like to try it, to see if the recoil/feel is vastly different... but, my gun budget is kinda tight at the moment. Thanks so much for the comment!
Never owned a P1. Shot a friend's example many times. Double action is quite heavy. Once accumulated to the sites, it's easy to keep rounds consistent in a tight group. Overall a very smooth shooter. Btw, cool beats in the intro soundtrack!
Thanks! Glad you like the epic soundtrack! Yeah, the P38 wasn't inaccurate by any means. And I'd still like to shoot a later thick-slide P1/P38. But... since I've got a P5... I'm good with that for the time being :)
Have you shot a wartime P38 with the steel frame for comparison? I wonder if they would feel differently due to their composition.
Yeah, that's one thing I would really like to do. I suspect the experience would be different. There's actually a war-time P38 at my local shop. The price is decent, for what it is. I've just bought sooo many guns lately... we'll see... Thanks!
It sounds like your recoil spring is weak. The shide should decelerate before it reaches it's limit. Maybe ask your local gun Smith if he can tune it up with a heavier one.
Bernardelli P018S is a gun i think you would enjoy
Yes! I’ve almost purchased one before. I loooove the look. Any experience with them? Are they solid pistols?
@@HipsterTactical sadly not, it feld solid in the hand. i randomly stumbled upon it when i was serching four the USP expert
Such a funny and iconic gun, hopefully i'll own one some day, its probably the oldest pistol I'd enjoy owning
Yeah, it's worth trying one out. I'd like to try one of the later ones, at some point. But... for now... the P5 fills all my P38ish needs. Thanks!
I think the uncomfortable feeling is the light barrel muzzle. Its unbalanced.
Love my 5 metal Sig Classic P2XX chunks.
Amazing that Walther produced the P1 to 2004 !
they also made a P38/II in 1969
I agree, the P38 is an important gun, but not really a great shooter. I've shot quite a few wartime/postwar guns, and would rather have shot a lot of other guns instead. I did buy one for my dad a few years back as a birthday gift (one of the P38/IIs, basically a P1), but have yet to own one myself. I doubt I'll be changing that anytime soon.
I've seen quite a few wartime guns break while shooting, so that's something that tends to be a big turnoff for me. Both frame and slide cracks, mostly on WWII era guns. I'm glad that yours is holding up well however. I'd take a P5 every day of the week over the P38/P1.
Glad to see the video!
A lot of negative comments for a classic pistol. Hmmm... You will never be classic.
Yeah, just looking at the gun objectively. I think the P5 does "classic" in a much sharper, more intuitive way.
lol the PPK is a classic too but it still sucks.
Sad but true. Wonder why they don’t update it.
Be like gun jesus and do a field disassemble of every gun you review
Haha. I did that on my P5 vs. P38 video. I feel like very few watch the technical stuff.