Walther PK 380 Owners,, talk to me...

[bennnn]

Anybody have/had a Walther PK 380?

Likes, dislikes, opinions?

It looks like a .380 version of the P22 to me, and I'm one of the lucky ones who got a gem of a P22 and have loved it.

Let's hear it. I'm really curious about this,

(I already have an LCP, so none of those "just get an LCP" type rants,,, lol)

 

[ryan huddleston]

I don’t have one but my father-in-law does and I dont think I would get one only because it doesn’t really give you any of the benefits of a .380. When I think of a .380 I think of a pocket pistol like the LCP, Seacamp, etc. For me the only reason to shoot a .380 is if you want to comprimize fire power for size. But this gun is a little big for a pocket pistol. If its the size your interested in I would look into a single stack 9mm. But if you just like .380's or Walthers then it would be a good gun. Its about the same size as a p99c just slimmer.

 

[carguychris]

I have not shot one, but have handled several and talked to owners. The basic rundown:

GOOD:

• Very comfortable grip
• Fits people with small hands very well
• Generally very good triggers, both DA and SA
• Can be carried cocked-and-locked
• Larger and more visible sights than most .380s
• Locked-breech action gives it lighter recoil than most comparable pistols
• Reasonably accurate
• Inexpensive
• Slim profile for comfy IWB carry
• Larger size than many .380s = easy to shoot well
• Lighter than most comparably-sized pistols
• External, easy-to-reach hammer = safe holstering for DA/safety-off carry

BAD:

• No manual slide stop
• Takedown requires dinky plastic tool that's easy to lose and can't be secured to the gun
• Not as finely finished as some competitors, although not as bad as the typical Kel-Tec or Bersa (comparable to LCP)
• Not a target pistol
• Larger than many .380s = harder to conceal; NOT a pocket gun unless you're wearing a heavy overcoat
• Standard gun comes with only one magazine and spares cost $30+ (this problem afflicts numerous other small .380s though)
• Slide-mounted safety somewhat awkward to operate
• P99-style trigger-guard mag-release paddles clumsy for some
• Round hammer spur difficult to manually thumb down while decocking for DA/safety-off carry; hammer can be dropped against actuated safety, but IMHO this practice is a negligent discharge looking for an opportunity to happen

My wife is contemplating getting one, and IMHO it seems like a really good gun if you can be disciplined while decocking.