Kel-Tec P32

[halfmoonclip]

Long time PP-series Walther fan, and involved on the Walther forum.
What has to rank as the most frequently asked question over there is "What does your PPK run on?" The .380 version was originally engineered as a .32, so it ends up with high slide velocity and a narrow window of reliability. The gun was never engineered for hollow points, tho' the later Smith and Walthers and the current Ft Smith production are reputedly better in this regard.
Had a .32 KelTec along the pocket pistol road, and found it easier to shoot than the later .380 iterations. As regards rim lock, the powerful recoil spring can usually drive thru a rim lock in the PPK. It can be an issue with the KelTec .32.
Moon

 

[Mark 40]

Long time PP-series Walther fan, and involved on the Walther forum.

Yes you are and a very helpful fellow sharing your experience as well. Nice place with friendly knowledgeable members, a great place if Walter is your interest.

 

[jstert]

revolver-guy and non-recoil-junkie that i am, my go-to ccw is a keltec p32 in a slide holster at 3:00, loaded with fmj ball ammo with an extended reload mag in my pocket. i laid in a stash of 32acp ammo so i do practice with it. reliable, unobtrusive, comfortable: this excellent combination is highly underrated as a useful ccw.

i also have a naa guardian 32acp, which is less fun to shoot and occasionally stovepipes, so it’s a safe queen now.