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Walther
Model PPK/S
Walther Pistol PPK/S .380 Auto Variant-8
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions Width:0.98-in
Length:6.1-in Height:4.3-in
Barrel:3.3-in Weight:23.6-oz
Variant 8 of 8
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (90 grain bullet)87570
  • Recoil Factor (90 grain bullet)2.3 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity8 rounds
  • ConcealabilityGood
  • Defense Factor56%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:1970 - 1986
Caliber:.380 Auto
Action:blowback operated semi-auto
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:slide mounted decock lever
Magazine:7-round
Frame:blued finish steel
Grip:black plastic
Sights:red dot front, red line rear
Notes:French/German US Import
Manufacturer
Carl Walther GmbH
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Gun Value
MSRP:$749.00Used Est:$950.00
Last Update:7/19/2023
About the Gun

Similar to the PPK, except has larger PP frame to meet import requirements of 1968 Gun Control Act. Production in W. Germany, Manurhin of France

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .380 Automatic
Alias: 9mm Browning Short
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:90 grains
MV:973 ft/sec ME:189 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

Designed by John Browning and introduced by Fabrique Nationale of Belgium, this cartridge has achieved world-wide acceptance and has even been adopted as the standard pistol cartridge by several governments. One reason for the round's success is that it is the largest practical cartridge that can be easily adapted to small automatic pocket pistols. Ballistics fall far short of even the 9mm Luger, but still prove adequate for most self-defense situations. The round has established quite a niche position in this role, often being chosen over more traditional small calibers such as the .25 and .32 Autos.

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User Comments

4 of 5 Stars
Great Gun, after a modification
By SeaStone71 on 03 Sep 2021
I bought my ppk/s new. The plastic grips were thin and felt cheap. I replaced them with aftermarket wood. My first 700 rounds had at least 1 failure to feed for each magazine. RN, FN, and HP alike. I tried all the brands of ammo I could get my hands on during the ammo shortage. no luck. I replaced the 20# factory recoil spring with a wolf 17# spring and, like magic, it will now eat any ammo I throw at it.