[PlayboyPenguin]

I got the new wooden grips I ordered for my Walther PPK. The only problem was they came with no notch for the safety. The top were also a little sharp so I rounded off the tops and added a notch for the safety. I am very happy with how they make the gun look. So much better than the plastic checkered ones that come with it.
http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=20799&d=1161478764

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Can't see the pic, but how do you like your PPK in .380. I have one in .32 and was thinking about picking up another. How snappy is the recoil?

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I would like to know as well...as my choices for small pocet guns are slim in MA, I need to know if you like the PPK...are they the SW models (whatever)? I live 15 minutes from them anyway, so I could go down and handle some. Let me know how you like yours and post some picks. Thanks, :)

[PlayboyPenguin]

The one I have is the S&W model. I love it. It has a little snap to it but nothing major. It is a pretty solid gun and absorbs recoil very well. It is also a very cool looking piece.

On a scale of 1-10 for accuracy I would give it a 7 or 8 which is damn good for a small pistol.

It is also very easy to carry. Hugs the body very well in a OWB belt slide holster.

The PPK is a little easier to carry than the PPK/S but the PPK/S has more custom grip options. I put the wooden grips on mine and love it now. The PPK/S has a slightly larger handle and has a large metal back that makes it uncomfortable to my hand.

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How many rounds you have through it thus far? Any issues...posta pic or two. I am thinking hard about this. Can you jsut throw it in your pocket and zip out the door? Thanks, :)

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How many rounds you have through it thus far? Any issues...posta pic or two. I am thinking hard about this. Can you jsut throw it in your pocket and zip out the door? Thanks,
I have only put about 200 rounds through it so far. Absolutely no issues and pretty accurate. You won't be shooting flies with it but other than that it is a very good pistol.

It could very easily be thrown in a front pocket but I usually put it in a belt slide OWB holster. it hugs so tightly to the body and is so thin you cannot really notice when wearing just a thin untucked shirt.

For a price of about $450 it is an excellent buy. Next to it the Bersa seemed pretty crudely constructed and the finish seemed cheap. If you wanted something a little smaller I would recommend the .380acp NAA Guardian. It is a smaller gun and is actually made by Kahr Arms for NAA. It is around $389 and is an all steel construction. If money is not object and you want a .380 and a super small firearm get a Seecamp.

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Well, it is either a PPK or a Sig P232...I guess that is about all I can get here in MA. I am not fond of anything else...no Glocks or I would get one, not in MA, (:confused: )so...

Would you buy it again? How large are your hands...I am 6 7, so I have large, (not fat though), hands compared to most? I will try one out at the local place...how much did you spend for yours if you do not mind me asking? Thanks, :)

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Lets see some pics penguin!!!:D

[PlayboyPenguin]

I would definately buy this gun again. If you switch to the wooden grips they are nice and thick. I would take it over the Sig any day of the week but the Sig is nice too.

i did post some pics but they are not showing. Here they are again.

[PlayboyPenguin]

Protein,

Can you buy a Beretta Cheetah .380acp where you are now? They are a great gun with a large grip and 13 round magazine.

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I will check on that...but I do not think so. It would not come with a 13 rounder anyway...we here in MA are only capable of handleing 10 rounds at a time. :D


YES...in a 10 round version...I just looked. How are they in size compared to the PPK?

The beretta seems significantly more $$....and it is larger to boot. I suppose if I like the way the PPK feels I will get one. I just need to fins one and see if I can hold it properly. My hands are not huge, just on the large side. I wear XL winter and latex if this help. Thanks, :)

[PlayboyPenguin]

For carry I would definately recommend the Walther if you cannot get the 13 round version of the Beretta. Smaller, smoother edges, and just as cool looking.