New Walther PPK/S

Published on March 11, 2019
Duration: 28:20

This review of the new Walther PPK/S, manufactured in Fort Smith, Arkansas, highlights its .380 ACP chambering and 7-round capacity. While the DA/SA trigger is improved, the gun exhibits 'beavertail bite' and potential failure to go into battery when dirty. The PPK/S design origin is explained as a workaround for the 1968 Gun Control Act import restrictions.

Quick Summary

The new Walther PPK/S, manufactured in Fort Smith, Arkansas, is chambered in .380 ACP with a 7-round capacity. While its trigger is improved, potential issues include 'beavertail bite' and failures to go into battery when dirty. The PPK/S design originated to bypass US import restrictions.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction & US Manufacturing
  2. 00:42WWII PPK Comparison
  3. 03:16Technical Specs & Features
  4. 05:23Trigger Assessment
  5. 08:21Reliability & Ammo Testing
  6. 11:00Gun Control Act & Design Origin
  7. 15:20Observed Issues: Beavertail Bite & Reliability
  8. 17:08Unboxing & Field Stripping

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the new Walther PPK/S manufactured?

The new Walther PPK/S is manufactured in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This continues a tradition of US-based production for the model, which was previously handled by companies like Interarms and Smith & Wesson under license.

What caliber is the new Walther PPK/S chambered in?

The new Walther PPK/S reviewed is chambered in .380 ACP, also known as 9mm Kurz. It typically features a 7-round magazine capacity.

What were the historical reasons for the PPK/S design?

The PPK/S variant was created to comply with the US Gun Control Act of 1968. By combining the slightly larger PP frame with the PPK slide, Walther increased the pistol's weight and dimensions to meet import point requirements.

What are the main issues noted with the new Walther PPK/S?

Two primary issues were observed: 'beavertail bite,' where the extended beavertail can cause cuts on the shooter's hand, and a potential failure to go fully into battery when the gun becomes dirty from carbon buildup.

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