PPK bites

Col. Harrumph said:

Wondering if there's a replacement grip for the PPK: Something that absorbs recoil... perhaps made of rubber, or if not, is notably wider than the stock grips, to spread the load more.

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Is it a PPK or PPK/s ? I think Eagle Grips, as well as Altamont makes aftermarket grips for both of em. Hogue may as well, as well as one or two custom makers. By the by, is this an older PPK, or a new production Walther USA PPK ?

When a person shoots a PPK in 380 it becomes easy to envision how that design handled in the original .32 acp chambering ; the 380/9mm kurz recoil is significant.

I have used this stuff -
https://talongungrips.com/other-grips/diy-material/diy-5-x-7-material-sheets/ - You can layer it to develop palm swell on the grip , I found it helpful.

Might try some Pachmayr grips if it's a PP or PPK/s. Have to try Ebay or the like as they are discontinued. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=pachmayr+ppk+grips&_sacat=0

If a PPK, Pachmayr made a slip on sleeve that also may be discontinued but still may be available. https://www.amazon.com/Nimrods-Wares-Pachmayr-Walther-Microfiber/dp/B01EY0QZNM

I use Hogue “wood” grips on my 1960s vintage PPK. They are slightly larger than the factory plastic grips and feel much better when shooting.

That makes sense to me. I hate to see a PPK messed up with "Goodyears" and/or a bunch of grip tape.
(The gun I used the tape on was quite utilitarian.)

In prehistoric times, before the internet was a thing, I cut up a used bicycle tire for grips on my .44 Auto Mag (2x) and Charter Arms .44 Special Bulldog before I went to the range. Look like c**p but worked. Cheap fix.

Actually, a section of 2.125 innertube works perfectly, on my PMR30, now that you mention it.

The wood Nill grips are liked by several on the Walther forum, they look rounder on the edges and thicker than the oem plastic.