Other pistols that feel like a PPK?

I put about 100 rounds through 1 a week ago and was impressed with it's accuracy and easy shooting. Shot it alongside an S&W M&P .40 and it held its own in the accuracy department. It was an all stainless S&W made ppk and was extremely heavy for its size though. I can't be certain but it felt heavier than the full size .40. You do have to be careful with hand placement, but I didn't find it that big of an issue. Get enough practice in and hand bite shouldn't be an issue. All in all a classic little pistol.
 
i have a few PPk's and a PPK/s and imho the kahr PM9 is very close dimensionally to the walthers & fires an effective calibre too,
 
Bob W said:
Care to elaborate?
I was under the impression that the Walther PPK had a very good reputation, and has been produced for many years. When I get the chance to shoot one, I'd like to know what to be looking for specifically.
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I found the snappy recoil to be a little uncomfortable, probably simply because of the size and blowback: at least judging by my last (and so far only) experience shooting one, I think my hand would be sore after an hour at the range. It's a testament to its charisma that I'd be tempted to try again... and probably try again until it stopped bothering me :)

I've also heard of, though not experienced, the 'bite'.

There's no slide lock, so there's no way to provide an obvious indicator that it's unloaded. (Of course you're going to check, but some ranges like to see the slide locked open. Nervous range assistants are no fun!) On the other hand, it should be a lot easier to take apart than a 1911 or similar...

It's a very compact gun, so I can't really blame it, but the fact that it only holds 6 shots of .380 is arguably a downside compared to, say, the mini Glocks.

To go back to your original question for a moment: I'm no expert, but you might want to try the smaller SIGs, such as the P232, or even a really small 1911 like the Colt Defender. If what you're feeling from the PPK is "small, well-built, metal", those should provoke the same.
 
Bob: continuing momentarily on the 1911 theme, there are some very intriguing "micro 1911s" out there. This thread on defensivecarry.com compares the Kimber Ultra CDP II to the Springfield Micro Compact. 3" barrel, 24oz. 6+1, IIRC, and it's a .45.
 
Thanks for all of the tips.

Not sure what's available locally, but I'm headed to town this week where I should be able to find a decent gun shop. I've made a short list of the models listed.

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The new company I'm at is jumping through hoops for my passport, including tracking down a birth certificate. I've been considering a CCW class for some time now, but the technicalities (fingerprints, birth certificate, etc.) have been a mental hindrance. Since I now have to do all of that anyway... and I have a regular schedule where I'm available evenings, I can see myself taking the CCW this year.

Hopefully there's a handgun safety class that'll at least prepare for ownership. I'm rather new to handguns (except some .22s), even though I was a certified Rifle or Shotgun instructor for five years.
 
Handguns are a whole different beast (I'm sure you know.) So yeah, lots of practise, lots of care, and welcome to the handgunning community.
 
knifestuff said:
Makarovs are really just a clone of the Walthers and offer really good value for the money. Try to get one in a .380 rather than the 9mm Makarov--they're available and the same magazine works for both calibers.
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I have a couple of 9 x 18 Makarov caliber pistols and I have to say I don't mind that; it's an adequate defensive caliber (though I wouldn't go any lower on a regular basis, unless carrying a deep-concealment .22 in a non-permissive environment). They are a stellar value -- inexpensive, very sturdy.

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InfidelShootist said:
If the OP really wants an improved PPK the P232 is the way to go.
The P232 is more reliable in general and feeds most hollow-points where the PPK was designed for ball.
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The newer stainless PPK series guns, at least the pre-Smiths ones, feed hollow point ammo well. The Sig is VERY nice, but IIRC, it is a slightly larger gun. Part of the PP series mystique was that it was the first double action automatic ever and that its importation was banned by the 1968 GCA. With that said, it has been widely available in the U.S. for over 25 years and is still selling quite well. I would consider that a ringing endorsement of the basic design and quality of the pistols, mystique nonwithstanding.
 
glockman99 said:
The HSc Mauser is alot like the Walther PPK, only better.
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i had one of those and while it fed ball fine it choked on every HP i tried, i didnt like mine as much as a PPk but YMMV, i always thought they looked cool FWIW.

i havent seen one in a while now, several yrs i bet.
 
jdm61 said:
The newer stainless PPK series guns, at least the pre-Smiths ones, feed hollow point ammo well. The Sig is VERY nice, but IIRC, it is a slightly larger gun. Part of the PP series mystique was that it was the first double action automatic ever and that its importation was banned by the 1968 GCA. With that said, it has been widely available in the U.S. for over 25 years and is still selling quite well. I would consider that a ringing endorsement of the basic design and quality of the pistols, mystique nonwithstanding.
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My guess is if it wasn't for James Bond, you would rarely see one. It shoots adequately, and reliably. Other than that, it has the PPK bite, which happens from time to time to just about anyone. It is heavy for what it is, which can be good or bad. Good for shooting control, bad for carrying. The double action is pretty hefty, yet the single action is almost too light. The safety is opposite of 1911, forward/up for fire and down/back for safe.

Did they ever make it drop safe?
 
I have a PPK coopy (FEG) that feels great in hand until you shoot it, when the slide bites the webbing in my hand. I alsp have a Kahr P-9, a thin gun w/good ergos (unlike Glock etc) and a stronger caliber. I think you'll like it.
 
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