What`s the diff. between a Wather PPK & PPK/S?

changdao

December 20, 2002 12:25

I`ve found many sites that speak of Walther specks, but some seem to contradict the others. Walther USA says that the only diff is that the PPK/S is a quarter inch taller and two ounces heavier than the PPK; other sites claim that the "S" is a full inch taller. Seems to me that what little metal it would take to extend the grip a quarter inch wouldn`t add up to two more ozs. Anyone out there know for sure?

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  Jgreen

  December 20, 2002 12:51

  Walther PP - the "full size" version. Appox 1/2" longer slide/barrel and 1/2" longer grip than PPK
  
  PPK/S - Slide & Barrel of PPK; Grip of PP. Put together for GCA requirements.
  
  Note that now there is the PPK/S-1. Made by Smith & Wesson under license from Walther, it is the PPK/S with a longer beavertail and a new safety. Not just a hammer block anymore; now also has a firing pin block.

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  mballai

  December 20, 2002 13:49

  The S version carries an extra round for its larger size.
  
  Three Precious Metals: Gold, silver and lead

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  v35

  December 20, 2002 15:34

  The weight difference is due to the absence of a steel backstrap in the PPK and in the higher PP frame, magazine and grips over the shorter PPK frame. There is also a weight increase for stainless steel since it contains the heavier elements of chromium and nickel.

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  changdao

  December 21, 2002 14:18

  Thanks, guys! I knew somebody`d have the answers![:D]You folks
  have a nice holiday!

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