What Are Some Walther PPK STYLE Pistols?

Question

I've been looking for a cc pistol and I've really started liking the "PPK - look." Now I know that Bersa does a knock-off version, but who else makes pistols that have that James Bond feel?

Answer 1

Bersa does make a nice clone that's supposedly fairly reliable and inexpensive. H&K made several close models, called the HK-4, P9 and another capable of burst fire called the VP70 for the military, and there are semi-only versions available on the used pistol market still. Another German company to produce a clone was Sauer with their 38H, and also Sig Sauer with the P-230 and P-232 models. The Makarov PM was still kinda close, but it's of Russian origin, and does have a bit more of a Russian appearance to it. Poland introduced another pistol in '64 called the P-64 which bares a very distinct resemblance to the PPk. The updated P-83 lost some of the resemblance, but was more economical and more combat effective.

Another one, called the Vektor CP1, was similar but made mostly of plastics. It's undependable and dangerous, stay away from it.

Some of the older Berettas did come close, namely the 86. It isn't so close as the others, but still has the same general shape to it. The Kel-Tek P-11 is close, but has a square front on the slide, but this can be corrected.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

The Walther is an excellent choice for concealed carry and personal defense. The PPKs is actually more common and a better choice for concealed carry. First, the 's' stands for stainless steel, so the finish is more durable. The barrel/slide length is slightly abbreviated so it hides better. The magazine/frame is the same size as the PP so your capacity remains at 7+1. The .380 acp is generally considered the minimum defensive round. This is especially true when you use quality defensive ammo. I like the Federal Personal Defense Hydra Shok, but Cor Bon, Winchester Silvertips, Gold Dot, etc. are all good. The older Walther pistols sometimes had trouble feeding hollow point ammo. If this is the case in yours (won't be the PPKs which is 'modern'), then either have a gunsmith check it out or use the Remington Solution (hollowpoint bullets guaranteed to feed in pistols that only feed ball ammo). The P-99 is a 9mm and worth the extra money if you want a 9mm rather than a .380 acp (sometimes called a 9mm Kurtz, or 9mm Corto, or even a 9x17mm). Take the gun safety course and if available in your State get your CCW. Congrats on deciding to take responsibilty for your own protect. Final note, the .38 Special is okay, but not the 'bee's knee!' Good luck. H

Answer 3

Have you noticed how the cheap (and not so cheap) Japanese and Korean car makers introduce models that 'kinda sorta' bear a resemblence to style-defining cars like Mercedes and BMW a year later?

Well, I guess you know driving a Kia is far from driving a S-Class. My point is: Don't pick a pistol on the way it looks.

Besides being very sleek and sexy, the PP shape had some ergonomic and functional advantages that made sense for a smaller pocket pistol and were often copied by later designers. These sorta-look-like features were usually just limited to shape, so don't confuse these with a clone or a knock-off.

Also, I would not advise you to get a blowback operated pistol for concealed carry. The available calibers are not man-stoppers (.32 and .380) , and isn't that why you would carry a firearm. The only exception maybe would be the Makarov in 9x18, which I do carry on occasion myself and is just a tad below the numbers of a standard 9mm.

Ian Fleming originally had James Bond carrying a Smith and Wesson Centennial 640, which IS a man-stopper, but he changed because it wasn't sexy and exotic enough. Trust me, 007 would have been deadlier with the revolver. I strongly suggest you look at one too.

Here's my list of PP insipred pistols:

Mararov PM

FEG make/made an actual PPK clone

FEG RK-59

Bersa Thunder (not a bad low-priced pistol, but .380)

Czech CZ-50 and CZ-70 (.32acp) I have one

Bulgarian PA-63 (in 9x18 Mak)

Czech 82/83

Polish Radom 64

SIG Sauer P230 (probably better than the Walther PPK)

Answer 4

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What Are Some Walther PPK STYLE Pistols?
I've been looking for a cc pistol and I've really started liking the "PPK - look." Now I know that Bersa does a knock-off version, but who else makes pistols that have that James Bond feel?

Answer 5

JD and the others have given you good answers but you might consider an original PPK. They are still for sale and can be had for less than one would think. The PP is being brought in used for darn good prices. Why go for a clone when the original is still around.
Sarge

Answer 6

Check-out the Sig-Sauer P232 it's the coolest looking of the pocket semi-auto 380acps.

Answer 7

Go with the Makarov.Very cheap and easy to find parts and mags for.Russian no nonsense engineering.as powerfull as a 9mm parabellum with the right load.