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Walther
Model PPK
Walther Pistol PPK .380 Auto Variant-7
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions Width:0.98-in
Length:6.1-in Height:3.8-in
Barrel:3.25-in Weight:19.9-oz
Variant 7 of 7
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (90 grain bullet)87210
  • Recoil Factor (90 grain bullet)2.7 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity7 rounds
  • ConcealabilityGood
  • Defense Factor54%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:1932 -1934
Caliber:.380 Auto
Action:blowback operated semi-auto
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:slide mounted decock lever
Magazine:6-round
Frame:blued finish steel
Grip:brown plastic
Sights:fixed blade and notch
Notes:Pre-war, bottom mag release
Manufacturer
Carl Walther GmbH
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Gun Value
MSRP:No DataUsed Est:$4,500.00
Last Update:7/19/2023
About the Gun

The PPK is a compact version of the Walther PP. The history of the post-war PPK is similar to that of the PP. Licensed to Manurhin during the post-war ban, it was made in France until 1964. Point based restrictions introduced by the US Gun Control Act (GCA) of 1968 required imported pistols to have a certain height, length and weight specifications, halting the importation of the PPK. Walther introduced the PPK/S variant that met GCA requirements, allowing importation to continue. Ultimately, the problem resolved by licensing the actual production of the PPK to manufacturers in the US, avoiding the DCA point problem altogether. PPK/S production stopped in Germany when production began in the US.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .380 Automatic
Alias: 9mm Browning Short
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:90 grains
MV:969 ft/sec ME:188 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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