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Walther PPK
Model: Walther PPKThe PPK is arguably the most famous of Walther's PP series of small pistols. The PPK, which stands for Polizeipistole Kriminellmodell (Police Pistol Detective Model), is a smaller version of the Walther PP meant to be used by plainclothes police officers. The PP was first produced in 1929, and both the PP and PPK were in common use with German military officers during World War II. It is well-known to the public for being the sidearm of fictional superspy James Bond for the majority of his appearances.
The PPK is a blowback-operated double-action pistol, generally of all-steel construction, with stainless steel versions produced in the United States since the 1980s. The PPK/S is a variant designed to get around the Gun Control Act of 1968; in order to be imported into the US, the barrel and slide of the PPK are attached to the frame of the PP to make it slightly larger and heavier. The PPK/L is a lightweight version with an aluminum alloy frame, while the PPK/E is a cheaper version, similar to the PPK/S but with some parts (including magazines) not interchangeable between the two.
Where to find:
The PPK is a popular self-defense pistol, and can be bought for about $500 brand new. Guyana and Indonesia also use PPK variants in their militaries, including the Indonesian special forces.
Complexity:
The PPK is a very small weapon, and has rather complex and delicate internals. However, it is extremely easy to disassemble for cleaning.
Size and weight:
Weight 450 - 645 g (16 - 22.8 oz). Barrel length 83 mm (3.3 in.). Total length 155-165 mm (6.1 - 6.5 in.)
Action:
Straight blowback
Caliber(s):
7.65x17mm Browning SR (.32 ACP)
9x17mm Short (.380 ACP)
.22LR
6.35x15mm Browning SR (.25 ACP)
Magazine:
Single-column detachable box magazine
Trigger:
Double/single action
Controls:
The safety/decocker is a lever on the left side of the slide above the handgrip; up for fire, down for safe/decocking. The magazine release is on the left side of the frame directly below the slide.
Loading: How to load the firearm and make ready to fire.
Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
1) Point in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
2) Insert the magazine into the the magazine well in the bottom of the frame, ensuring you can hear and feel the click of the magazine release.
3) Grasp the slide firmly and pull it completely to the rear, then release it. Be sure to allow it to slam shut by spring force. Riding it forward with your hand can cause a malfunction!
4) The PPK has a decocker, making it impossible to apply the safety and keep the pistol cocked.
5) The pistol can be fired by simply pulling the trigger.
Condition Two. Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
1) Point in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
2) Insert the magazine into the the magazine well in the bottom of the frame, ensuring you can hear and feel the click of the magazine release.
3) Grasp the slide firmly and pull it completely to the rear, then release it - be sure to allow it to slam shut by spring force. Riding it forward with your hand can cause a malfunction!
4) Push the safety / decocker downward until the hammer springs forward. The pistol may be fired immediately by pulling the trigger.
Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
1) Point in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
2) Insert the magazine into the the magazine well in the bottom of the frame, ensuring you can hear and feel the click of the magazine release.
3) The pistol can be fired by racking the slide, chambering the first round and cocking the hammer.
Unloading:
1) Point in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
2) Press the magazine release and remove the magazine.
3) Pull the slide back until it locks. Examine the chamber for ammunition, both visually and with your finger.
4) Pull the slide back slightly to release it and let it snap forward under pressure.
5) Rotate the safety downward to engage the safety and decock the hammer.
Field Stripping:
1) Clear the pistol as described in the unloading section.
2) Pull down the front of the trigger guard and push it sideways to keep it from springing back up.
3) Pull the slide back and lift the back end off of the pistol, then ease it forward off the barrel.
4) Pull the recoil spring off the barrel.
Reverse to disassemble.
Design Quirks:
The PPK is known for having a very hard trigger pull in the first double-action shot, which makes the first shot slower to get off than subsequent ones. On the other hand, the single-action shots are very brisk and smooth. It also has one of the simplest field stripping procedures of any weapon.
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