I Have This Old Gun - Walther PPK/S

Published on October 27, 2015
Duration: 5:45

This expert guide from NRApubs details the Walther PPKS, a firearm designed to meet US import laws after the PPK was banned. The PPKS combines a PP frame with a PPK slide, offering excellent concealability and pointability due to its design. It's a classic DA/SA pistol with a rich history, famously associated with James Bond.

Quick Summary

The Walther PPKS was created to meet US import laws after the PPK was banned in 1968. By combining a PP frame with a PPK slide, it achieved the necessary dimensions. This DA/SA pistol is known for its excellent concealability, pointability, and historical significance, influencing many later firearm designs.

Chapters

  1. 00:11Walther PP Series History
  2. 00:19Creation of the Walther PPKS
  3. 00:41Gun Control Act of 1968
  4. 02:10PPKS Design and Concealability
  5. 02:56PPKS Manufacturing Origins
  6. 03:11Walther PPK Iconic Status
  7. 03:41Walther Lockwork System
  8. 04:21PPKS Features
  9. 04:47PPKS Influence on Other Pistols
  10. 05:17PPKS as a Classic

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was the Walther PPK banned from import in 1968?

The Walther PPK was banned from import in 1968 because it failed to meet the point requirements established by the Gun Control Act of 1968. These points were based on factors like overall length, safeties, and sights, which the PPK did not sufficiently accumulate.

How was the Walther PPKS created to meet US import laws?

The Walther PPKS was developed to overcome the import restrictions that banned the PPK. It achieved this by combining a Walther PP frame with a PPK slide, effectively increasing its dimensions slightly to meet the minimum requirements set by US import laws.

What is the significance of the Walther PPKS's design?

The PPKS is notable for its excellent concealability and pointability, featuring a hand-fitting frame and a short top end. It also utilizes Walther's pioneering DA/SA lockwork system, which influenced many subsequent semi-automatic pistol designs.

What is the historical connection of the Walther PPK/S to James Bond?

The Walther PPK, not the PPKS, is famously known as the James Bond gun. The original firearm used by the character in early films was a .32 caliber PPK, establishing its iconic status in popular culture.

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