Walther PPS Anyone fire one? Opinions?

As much as I like Walthers (I've owned P-38's, PP's & PPK/S's, P-1's &5's) . . . . . . .

This brand new offering looks for all the world like another Glock compact, right down to the Glock trigger. I'll bet it could be another Walther winner, I've never seen a Walther loser, unlike S&W's 'clones'. Time will tell. . . . . .

While all of my esteemed colleagues gave very good answers about the nice old Walther PPK/S that Bond, etc. used to use, I believe you are referring to the brand spankin' NEW Walther PPS, which is an INCREDIBLY thin (1.04") concealable 9mm gun with a .40 cal on the way.

I have only examined and dry-fired one at a buddy's shop- just got a few in, and it was nice, but pricey at about $630. It does feel good in the hand and points well. Didn't like the trigger feel all that much and it has a decidedly Glock-like trigger safety, but it seems to be a very nice little gun. It IS very small and thin and totally concealable, and you have your choice of magazine sizes 6, 7, or 8 rounds. The six is too short for normal sized hands (like Glock 26,27,30) but it makes the gun dissappear in your pocket or wherever you choose to holster it.

Uses the very reliable Browning-style tilt-barrel locking mechanism, and seems to be a well-designed, tight little gun that should shoot well for a short barrel (3.2") defensive or back-up gun. Walther is known for reliability and decent precision (not counting their mishaps with S&W) so it should be a great CCW permit holder gun or B/U weapon for Law Enforcement, which it is designed for in Germany.

I would certainly buy it before I ever wasted any money on the other small concealables made by junk dealers like Kahr, Kel-tec, etc. $600+ is a lot for a gun like this, but Walther fans and those looking for a reliable ultra-concealble gun will probably love it. If you need a gun like this and have the $$$, seems like a good investment

Yes, I've fired both the PPKS and the Walther PP (Police Pistol). They are great little pistols especially in .380 acp. The Walter PP may or not chamber hollow point ammo well as some European pistols don't. If you find that this is the case you might: 1. Have a gunsmith check it out; 2. Use Remington hollow-point ammo designed to feed even in guns that will only feed ball ammo. The Remington solution.

Best.

H

I think David is talking about the new PP Slim in 9mm. There is an artical about it in the American Rifleman this month. Haven't seen one in the flesh yet.

I had the opportunity to fire a few magazines through a PPK/S a while ago. It was nice, didn't jam, fed well, and fit my hand nicely. If you're thinking about getting one, I have no reason to I can come up with to try and convince you otherwise.

I think you meant to say Walther PPK/S or Walther PP Model....

YES, I own several and they are outstanding and well made German manufactured handguns and are very accurate. I have several PPK's in Blue and Stainless finish in 380 ACP caliber. I also have two pre war PP Models in 7.62 caliber, and a Nazi proofed and marked PP.....I would not sell any of them. I even carried the 380 ACP- PPK/S in Stainless as a CCW for many years.I would highly recommend them to anyone....

*In 380 ACP caliber the PPK and PPK/S makes a decent carry or concealed weapon for personal defense.Many will say that it lacks power or man stopping ability..Let me assure you that this in NOT the case. Anyone with "actual" experience knows

differently.

Innovative and influential design (for it's era), extremely well engineered and outstanding quality. There's a reason it's legendary (beyond the 007 thing).

It's also very expensive and considered underpowered for a modern self-defense firearm.

If you want one as a collectors item that you can also shoot from time to time, it's fine.

If you really want to do target shooting, you will not be happy with the range of the .32 or .380. Get a .22 or a 9mm.

If you are looking for a serious self-defense firearm, look elsewhere and at least 9mm.

ive shot the ppk .

It has minimal recoil its awsome