380 ACP, and holding either 10, 8 or 7 rounds Chambered in the (to American preferences, anemic)
Obviously, for use as a police sidearm, and saw considerable success Polizeipistole (literally Police Pistol) was intended, Originally introduced in 1929, the PP was a pistol of considerable innovation in its time, notably for being one of the first successful DA/SA handguns, and featuring a now familiar combination safety-decocker lever (carried forward to its larger P38 cousin) and an automatic hammer block. The PP and its variants the PPK and PPK/S have been around for many decades, and all have imitators across the globe. Pistols for concealed carry and defensive use. What is more important to us is the suitability of either of these As mentionedĪbove, the PPK was famously used by James Bond both in print andįilm, though that makes not a lick of difference for our purposes. Walther without bringing up their most iconic offering. Walther die-hards and superfans out there, keep that in mind before Is most decidedly not a great choice among fullsize handguns,Įven though the German Army used it even into the 21 st Its variant PPK and PPK/S are, in my opinion, still viable concealedĬarry handguns today in their category, warts and all, while the P38 On this list, while others like the PP and PPK will be the PP and Pivotally influential designs like the aforementioned P38 will not be Historical significance or other factors. Not for their target shooting capability, List are chosen first and foremost for their viability as defensive Head into the shop looking for your next defensive piece. More modern guns in an effort to give you more to consider when you That ethos continues today, with in-production Walther offerings covering every base from practice, plinking or target shooting to backup guns, concealed carry or service pistols.Īrticle, we will be rounding up a list of Walther’s excellent andįamous pistols, past, present and future, with an emphasis on their Walther has given their handguns special attention since the introduction of the Model 1 way, way back in 1908, always paying attention to the needs of users who desired compact, easy to carry pistols or fullsize handguns suitable for the battlefield like the groundbreaking P38.
Walther’s long legacy has turned out rifles, submachine guns and handguns, the latter being the product they are most famous for. Walther has long stood for refinement, excellence in manufacturing and dependability with a reputation for accuracy. The firm of Carl Walther GmbH has been cranking out firearms for over 100 years, from before the turn of the 20 th century, through the tumult and tragedy of the Second World War all the way through today. But Walther has been more than a one-trick supplier of compact pistols to fictional English secret agents. Even the gun-averse can name their most iconic product, the Walther PPK, legendary handgun of Bond, James Bond.
Walther is an arms maker that needs no introduction for most people.
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