S&W / Walther PP, PPK

richbug

February 18, 2004 04:38

What exactly is the deal with these pistols? Is S&W the MFG, importer, or just distributing them? Who is building them? I know interarms built them here for a while, but I can't find any current info. Are they decent? I played with a prewar PP for a while, are the current ones remotely as solid?

Thanks,

rich

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  p3skyking

  February 18, 2004 04:44

  They were being made here in Alabama for Interarms. Not sure if the manufacture went to MA or not.
  
  The finish is nothing like a pre-war, but what is?
  
  They are still good serviceable weapons although (personal preference as I'm not a S&W fan) I prefer an Interarms model and have carried one for over 11 years.
  
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  Patriots49

  February 18, 2004 05:29

  Walther USA is distributed by Smith and Wesson. Here is a link if you would like more information. I have the SW99 series in .45 and compact .40 and the frames are designed by Walther.
  
  http://www.waltheramerica.com/main.html
  
  
  
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  jsergovic

  February 20, 2004 23:03

  The PPK/S is currently produced in Houlton, Maine.
  Under the "Walther" logo on the slide are the words "Smith & Wesson".
  
  An odd note: S&W carries a lifetime warranty to the original purchaser;
  Walther manufactured by S&W does not.

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