The Walther PPK 380 ACP delivers legendary German engineering in a stainless steel package built for concealed carry and personal protection. This iconic double-action pistol combines proven reliability with the corrosion resistance demanded by serious users.
What Makes This Different
The PPK's fixed barrel design eliminates the timing issues found in tilting barrel systems, contributing to consistent accuracy shot after shot. Stainless steel construction provides superior corrosion resistance compared to blued alternatives, while the traditional double-action trigger system offers both safety and quick deployment. The compact frame dimensions make this pistol significantly more concealable than full-size alternatives while maintaining controllable recoil characteristics.
Key Features
- Stainless steel slide and frame construction for maximum corrosion resistance
- 380 ACP chambering provides effective stopping power with manageable recoil
- 6-round magazine capacity with flush-fitting profile
- Fixed barrel system eliminates mechanical timing variables for consistent accuracy
- Traditional double-action/single-action trigger mechanism
- Manual thumb safety with firing pin block system
- Three-dot sight configuration for rapid target acquisition
Field performance demonstrates the PPK's suitability for concealed carry applications where reliability cannot be compromised. The 380 ACP cartridge provides adequate terminal ballistics for personal protection while generating minimal muzzle flash and report. Stainless steel construction maintains function in humid coastal environments and adverse weather conditions that would compromise carbon steel alternatives.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 380 ACP
- Capacity: 6+1 rounds
- Barrel Length: 3.3 inches
- Overall Length: 6.1 inches
- Height: 4.3 inches
- Width: 1.0 inch
- Weight: 21 ounces unloaded
- Construction: Stainless steel slide and frame
- Sights: Fixed three-dot configuration
- Safety: Manual thumb safety with firing pin block
- Country of Origin: Germany
- Model Number: 2246009
The PPK represents decades of refinement in compact pistol design, offering proven German engineering with modern manufacturing quality. Stainless steel construction ensures this pistol maintains both function and appearance through years of regular carry and use.