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P38
Model: Walther P38The Walther P38 is a handgun with a long, respectable history behind it. It was created as a cheaper, more robust alternative to the Luger in 1938; while the Luger P08 was a fine handgun, it was finely machined (read: expensive) and the unusual toggle lock was vulnerable to dirt and grit. The P38 was an early example of a double-action pistol with a decocker, a setup similar to the modern Beretta 92 and SIG P220 series. Even after the end of World War II, the design was slightly modernized (with an aluminum alloy frame) as the P1 and continued to be used by the German Army until the late 1990s. The P38 and modern variants are still used today.
The P38 is a relatively normal semi-auto, with the most distinguishing features being the double-action trigger in a time when almost all pistols were single-action and the long barrel.
| Specifications: | |
| Weight: | 2.11 lb (0.9 kg). |
| Length: | 8.38 in (213 mm). |
| Barrel Length: | 5 in (127 mm). |
| Cartridge: | 9x19mm Parabellum |
| Action: | Short recoil |
| Muzzle Velocity: | 1200 ft/s (365 m/s). |
| Effective Range: | 55 yd (50 m). |
| Feed System: | Detachable box magazine. 8 |
| Sights: | Front blade, rear notch. |
Where to find
As a vintage weapon, prices vary on the value of the weapon. While particularly rare models can run for over a thousand dollars, newer copies can be as low as $280.
Complexity
The double-action setup with a decocker makes the weapon usage familiar to a user experienced with a Beretta 92 or P226. As it was designed as a replacement for the Luger, the P38 is meant to be a simple, tough weapon that can handle rough combat conditions.
Controls
- Safety/Decocker: Located on the left sides of the frame; push up for FIRE, down for SAFE.
- Magazine release: Located on the bottom of the butt behind the magazine well.
- Slide stop: Located below the slide on the left side of the frame.
Loading
Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
- Cannot be done.
- Point in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
- Take a loaded magazine and push it up into the magazine well until it clicks.
- Pull the slide all the way back and release it.
- Push the safety/decocker down to safely lower the hammer.
Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
- Point in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
- Take a loaded magazine and push it up into the magazine well until it clicks.
Unloading
How to unload the firearm and make safe. Presented in a numbered list.
- Point in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
- Push the safety down to activate it.
- Push the magazine release back and remove the magazine from the weapon.
- Pull the slide all the way back and examine the chamber for any ammunition.
- Push the slide stop down to move the slide forward.
- Deactivate the safety.
- Pull the trigger.
Field Stripping
How to disassemble the firearm for cleaning. Presented in a numbered list.
- Point in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
- Unload the weapon as described above.
- Pull the slide all the way back and push the slide stop up to lock it back.
- Turn the disassembly lever on the left side of the frame down and forward.
- Push the slide stop down while holding the slide and gently push it forward off the frame.
- Turn the slide over and push the small pin at the base of the barrel to unlock it and pull it out of the slide.
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