In order to address the issue, Walther mated the frame of the slightly heavier Walther PP to the barrel and slide of the smaller PPK.
The basic PPK missed the minimum import point standard by a single point, and that single point was tied to the lower weight of the PPK. The GCA68 laid out a point system that any pistol or revolver had to meet in order to be eligible for importation into the United States, which was the largest firearms market in the world. The PPK/S model was introduced in 1968, and was a direct result of the United States Gun Control Act of 1968 (also commonly known as GCA68). The Walther PPK/S model is another Walther PP variant that is directly tied to the Walther PPK. The PPK is the most well known and most popular model within the Walther PP variants. 25 caliber Beretta in his early novels, but he switched Bond over to the Walther PPK in 1962. Originally, Ian Fleming, the author/creator of the James Bond character and books, had Bond being issued a. But, in modern times, the PPK is best known as being the preferred sidearm of the fictional British super agent 007, James Bond.
The PPK also has a place in history as Adolf Hitler supposedly took his own life with a Walther PPK chambered in 32 ACP.
The basic PPK has been produced in 3 different calibers:Ĭurrently, the PPK/S is only offered in. Scroll down to see all the gun holster models we offer for the Walther PPk and PPKS. The smaller dimensions made the PPK better suited for plainclothes or undercover work. The PPK was a smaller version of the Walther PP with a shorter grip, shorter frame and barrel, but that came with a reduced magazine capacity compared to the larger PP model. The PPK designation stands for “Polizeipistole Kriminalmodell” which roughly translates to “Police Pistol Detective Model). The Walther PPK is a well known variant of Walther PP series that was introduced in 1930.
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