Dangerman009
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- May 19, 2009
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Hello everyone,
I've been pestered by a "problem" for a couple years now. At this point I have two handguns, a revolver and an autoloader. Both are very nice, reliable, accurate, etc. The problem is, I don't get excited when I look at them, handle them or shoot them.
You see, just over two years ago I bought myself a new watch. Other people might think "ehh" about it, but I REALLY like it. It fits my style, I wear it everywhere (except for heavy yard work), and I like to look at it. I have other watches, but none I like as well as this one. In fact, I've thought of getting rid of all the others and just keeping this one. That's what I'd like from a handgun.
At this point in time I don't have the desire or the space for more of a collection than I have. So, I'd rather have one that I REALLY like rather than two that are "ehh" to me.
This brings me to the PPK(/S) (refers to both the PPK & PPK/S). There are several reasons I'm hesitant to buy a PPK(/S):
That's about it. I do have questions about the S&W PPK(/S):
That should do it for now. For give the long post and the side trip about the watch, I thought it would explain where I'm coming from. Please, NO S&W PPK(/S) OR CALIBER BASHING. I'd like to hear from everyone with experience, especially the enthusiasts of the S&W PPK(/S).
Thanks
I've been pestered by a "problem" for a couple years now. At this point I have two handguns, a revolver and an autoloader. Both are very nice, reliable, accurate, etc. The problem is, I don't get excited when I look at them, handle them or shoot them.
You see, just over two years ago I bought myself a new watch. Other people might think "ehh" about it, but I REALLY like it. It fits my style, I wear it everywhere (except for heavy yard work), and I like to look at it. I have other watches, but none I like as well as this one. In fact, I've thought of getting rid of all the others and just keeping this one. That's what I'd like from a handgun.
At this point in time I don't have the desire or the space for more of a collection than I have. So, I'd rather have one that I REALLY like rather than two that are "ehh" to me.
This brings me to the PPK(/S) (refers to both the PPK & PPK/S). There are several reasons I'm hesitant to buy a PPK(/S):
- I bought the revolver (almost four years ago now) for the wrong reasons. Being influenced by a movie character. I want to make sure I'm not being influenced again by a movie character or a series of movies for that matter.
- Ammunition. Is .32 easier to get than .380? Which is there more demand for? Which is more likely to be produced? I don't want to add to the ammunition frenzy. I don't get to shoot real guns that often right now anyway. The last time I shot my autoloader (CZ75 Kadet) was in August. The time before that was the previous August. The last time I bought ammunition was in February or March 2008. The most shooting I get in is in the back yard with my bb and pellet guns.
- Fun. I want a gun that's fun to shoot. I've never fired a PPK(/S) so I don't know. Ideally I'd like one in .22LR, but I'm a little hesitant about getting a collectible at this point. I want a gun to handle, shoot and have fun. This would effectively eliminate any PPK(/S) that isn't in production.
That's about it. I do have questions about the S&W PPK(/S):
- On the PPK/S is the front to back dimensions of the grip area the same, or are the grip panels smaller?
- On the blued PPK(/S) are the markings on the left side of the slide stamped/engraved or is it painted on? It's hard to tell.
- What do I need to look for internally, machining marks, alignment of marks, etc.?
- Which (PPK or PPK/S, .32 or .380) is easier to shoot/control/hurts less? I'm not worried about stopping power.
- If I decided to carry it, do I need stainless? I really like blued guns.
- Can cold blue be applied to stainless?
- Are the frame edges as sharp on the blued guns as they are on the stainless guns?
- How difficult is it to "knock" the sharp edges off the frame?
- If I decide to, how difficult is it to reshape the extended tang?
- Is S&W manufacturing the PPK(/S) again?
- Am I asking too many questions?
That should do it for now. For give the long post and the side trip about the watch, I thought it would explain where I'm coming from. Please, NO S&W PPK(/S) OR CALIBER BASHING. I'd like to hear from everyone with experience, especially the enthusiasts of the S&W PPK(/S).
Thanks