Yes
Like some of the others who have posted previously, I recommend an imported PPK only as I do not think of the S&W versions as being Walthers.
There are several reasons that the PPK got it's good reputation.
1. Reliability. These pistols work. However, keep in mind that like most autoloaders, it requires a firm grip to function at its best.
2. Durability. Keep it reasonably clean and it will outlive you.
3. Lack of quality competition i.e. timing. Colt and S&W simply did not see the market for concealable autos as being viable after the war and did not get re-involved until after they were already behind.
4. Accuracy. Within the last year or so, there was an article in the NRA's 'Rifleman' doing a side by side accuracy comparison of various pocket pistols on the market. I do not remember the brands, but what I do remember were the charts showing group sizes at less than 25yds. I was suprised at the large groups all the pistols showed.
My .380 PPK has always shot 3" or less benched 25yd. groups with my reloads. I shoot 4.2grs. of Herco with Hornaday's 100 gr. hollow base FMJ. Since that bullet was discontinued I use their 100 gr. encapsulated FMJ. The load and pistol are absolutely reliable.
Recoil in a .380 PPK is stout enough that Walther never released an alloy version in .380. IMO, considerably more than a .380 PP. I think that is the reason you rarely see a .32 postwar PPK go for less than 1000 and the alloy version of the same for even more. The .32 is much more comfortable to shoot. The .380 versions go for less, but still are not an economy pistol.
I have never tried any of the newer - Kahr, Kel-tec, Ruger and other pocket .380s. There many threads covering those guns already. I have seen enough of them being shot however to conclude I don't want one. The heavy, old fashioned PPK fits the bill for me.
Maybe there is an indoor range in your area where you could try some of them side by side to make your choice?
My take, JT