When did the PPKS come out?

It was released in 1931. “PPK” is an abbreviation for Polizeipistole Kriminal (literally “police pistol criminal”), referring to the Kriminalamt crime investigation office.

Where is the serial number on a Walther PPKS?

It may be on the frame of the gun, above the trigger guard or on the grip. On Walther pistols, the serial number will generally be located on the left-hand side of the slider. If you have any trouble locating the serial number for any reason, you can bring the gun into your local gun shop for help.

What does the S mean in Walther PPKS?

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The PPK is the original and has been around for almost 80 years. The 1968 gun control act crushed imports into the US. This is where we saw the introduction of the PPK/s where the S stands for sport.

When did Walther stop making the PPK?

But since 2014 there has been no production of the PPK or PPK/S in the U.S. Before that, Maryland-based Smith and Wesson made the pistol for Walther under contract beginning in 1998.

When did Smith and Wesson make Walther PPKs?

Produced from 1980 to 1999 by Interarms/EMCO in Alabama and from 2001 to 2012 under contract from Walther by Smith & Wesson, the PPK/PPKs has been out of production in the U.S. since S&W ended their run.

When did interarms make the PPK?

From the 1980s to 2002 the PPKS was made by Interarms, but from 2002 to the early 2010s they were made by Smith and Wesson. The new PPK/S is made by Walther in both the U.S. and Germany, with the slides manufactured in Ulm, the historical home of the PPK. The rest of the handgun made in the United States.

What’s the difference between Walther PPK and PPKs?

The PPK/S pistol is basically the same as the PP, but with a PPK slide. It was developed at a later time than both the PP and PPK. It was made after the ratification of the 1968 Gun Control Act (U.S.A.). This Act has banned or barred other pistol classes that do not meet the ‘standard’ guidelines for pistols.

Is the PPKS a good gun?

The fit and finish of the Walther PPK are excellent. The hand fit is good, and while a large hand may be a little cramped, the pistol fits most of us well. The 7-round magazines are of high quality, and the magazine release is positive.

Did Walther discontinue the PPK?

The former US production of PPKs at the then Walther importer Interarms had been discontinued at the beginning of this millennium; since then, US fans in particular had hoped for a resumption of classic production.

How can you tell what year a Walther P38 was made?

Locate the manufacturer codes. After the P38 designation, an alpha, or alpha-numeric stamped designation is found. All Walther-produced P38s are designated AC, followed by the final two digits of the year manufactured.

Is the Walther PP series good quality?

All through the 50’s, 60’s and early 70’s when the gun magazines had their annual “round-up” articles on pocket autos, they always described the Walther PP series guns as “Typically fine Teutonic quality” and “High quality German craftsmanship”.

What kind of trigger does a Walther PPK have?

It features a double-action/single-action trigger that decocks when rotating the safety down into the safe position, first introduced by Walther. Few guns have withstood the test of time like the brilliantly designed PPK.

Is the Walther PPK still a good concealed carry pistol?

To this day, the PPK is still one of the most sought after concealed carry pistols on the market. This demand serves as a testament to Walther’s long-enduring legacy of excellence and unparalleled performance.