but I know a great many ryders carry a cw for personal protection. I found a walther pk380 that looks and feels really good. Does anyone know anything about this handgun and what do you think of it.
Thanks
We talked about this about a year ago and it raised all kinds of hell.. Lol. Who should, shouldn't, why and why not. Its almost like the helmet threads To answer with my personal opinion, the sig p239 compact 9mm is excellent for bike carry. Although not my favorite cartridge, its superb engineering, compact size, rounded corners and capacity make for an excellent concealed weapon. IF YOUR INTO THAT..
However, the. 380 catridge is even smaller and the trade off makes me see really no additional benefits. Consider a 9mm as the smallest. Walther is just.. Ok in my personal opinion. In the end, its whats comfortable for you, and how accurate and reliable your weapon has proven to be for others on professional reviews. Hope that helps..
but I know a great many ryders carry a cw for personal protection. I found a walther pk380 that looks and feels really good. Does anyone know anything about this handgun and what do you think of it.
Thanks
the walther is 5 star. buy it quick before someone else does----Budro
but I know a great many ryders carry a cw for personal protection. I found a walther pk380 that looks and feels really good. Does anyone know anything about this handgun and what do you think of it.
Thanks
Is the PPK used or new? Walther had a problem with the triggers on these,
and they would go off very easily and unintentionally (I know of a settlement made when the gun went off in someone's pocket without them touching the trigger). From what I've heard the problem has been corrected, but personally I would go with a Glock (I love the simplicity for CC) or the previously mentioned Sig (also available in 380).
Good point Bob, Dont think many crooks are going to gage if they should move on or not
from the size of the hole in the end of the barrel. If there that dertermined to get ya, your if for a fight
no matter what your pointin at 'em...
I had one many years ago. I saw it in the case at the local gun dealer, and that whole "Bond.... James Bond." mystique of the PPK convinced me that I had to have one.
BUT.......I like a high tight grip on my handguns. Every time I took it to the range I ended up with two slices in the web of my hand from the slide cycling and cutting me in the process. It's a design flaw. The bottom of the slide is too close to the grip for me.
I sold it.
Glock 26!
There are so many small reliable 9mm handguns manufactured these days, most offering more capacity and all giving better bullet performance over the old PPK in .380 that I wonder why the cartridge survives. It used to be the only viable protection cartridge offered in small easily concealable guns, but that's not the case anymore.
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Getting an acutal PPK is kinda tough...
The GCA of 1968 outlawed them.
The PPK/S was made available; same barrel length as the PPK, but with a longer pistol grip to meet the regulations.
I carry a Seecamp in .32acp. I don't need to stop a fight; I just need to be more trouble to the than I'm worth so that they move on...
That can be open to debate. 20 years in the business.. You stop the threat.. Not tickle or scare. Not that any caliber is a miracle worker... But why gamble? How many incidents do we here about where the person wasnt aware that he was shot until after? You get knocked down with a. 40 or preferred. 45, the fight is over. You can conceal these calibers easily.
A .22 short will stop a fight if it's owner knows what to do do...
I will truly feel sorry for the surviving family members of a thug who takes the time to notice that it's a .32 that's trained on his center of mass...
My m&p 9 pro doesn't cc very well but Indiana isn't a ccw state (license to carry allows either). I usually cover it with a jacket. My wife's bersa thunder 380 is a bout half the size. Hers is similar to a Walther ppk.
Good point! New York also doesn't specify method of carry...
If I had to deal with an open-carry State; perhaps I'd just throw my SSK Handcannon in my shoulder holster .375 JDJ Handcannon.jpg
Having said that; nobody knows but me!
but I know a great many ryders carry a cw for personal protection. I found a walther pk380 that looks and feels really good. Does anyone know anything about this handgun and what do you think of it.
Thanks
I always carry the sig p238 (380 auto) (which will fit in the spyders glove box) unless I can carry the sti electra (9mm) or kimber ultra raptor (45 auto) all are concealable just varying degrees.
but I know a great many ryders carry a cw for personal protection. I found a walther pk380 that looks and feels really good. Does anyone know anything about this handgun and what do you think of it.
Thanks
Spydercoach, I have a Walter PPK/S .380 made by Interarms (pre S&W). I fits me well and shoots well. I have carried and shot for several years without any problems. As mentioned in other post, if you have large meaty hands the slide will get you if you have one of the earlier models. S&W bought out Intrearms some years ago and took over the production of the PPK's. They modified the dove tail / beaver tail (made it larger) to prevent the slide from slicing your hand. If you can, take it out and shoot it. Finding the right gun for you is more than just looks and price. Good luck.
I am old so bear with me. I carry a S&W model 19 357 mag. loaded with 158 grain JHP's. I tend to like a wheel gun. I actually recommend a lighter load in a 38 Spl., but I seem to like a round I can stop a bear with.
Interesting video of a women that went through h3ell. Listen to what she says about how long it took her to realize what was happening. It is old and many may have seen it before.
but I know a great many ryders carry a cw for personal protection. I found a walther pk380 that looks and feels really good. Does anyone know anything about this handgun and what do you think of it.
Thanks
I do know that a Walther PPK is the type of handgun James Bond carries. So if it is good enough for Bond, James, Bond............then it is good enough for me.
Chad
Three in the garage, and I think I can fit at least one more in.....and then we will have to build another garage.
The roads in NY are so bad that I am glad we bought a Ryker Rally
I've carried a S&W Model 19, a Berreta 9mm, a Sigsaur 9mm, a Colt .45, and a Taurus Judge. All of these ARE CONSEALABLE. You just need the proper holster/ carry bag and proper a tire.
I do know that a Walther PPK is the type of handgun James Bond carries. So if it is good enough for Bond, James, Bond............then it is good enough for me.
Chad
But he didn't carry the PPK, he carried the Colt .45!
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To answer with my personal opinion, the sig p239 compact 9mm is excellent for bike carry. Although not my favorite cartridge, its superb engineering, compact size, rounded corners and capacity make for an excellent concealed weapon. IF YOUR INTO THAT.. 
Originally Posted by spydercoach
than I'm worth so that they move on...
