Walther reengineering the PP line of pistols

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Sounds like they will be off the market for a few years. Not sure why they would do this but they are. I get updating your product but a multi year market removal to do so seems a bit odd.
calling @Darth for his thoughts on this.
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Walther Puts the Brakes on PPK Line

But before anyone starts panic-buying a tuxedo and a shoulder holster, Walther says this isn’t a funeral. It’s a pit stop.
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I saw that, don't get it, but I have my PPK.

Waiting for my LEO only PDP to come in and it's taking long enough. Going to move into the Red Dot carry world. :cool:
 
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Darth said:
I saw that, don't get it, but I have my PPK.

Waiting for my LEO only PDP to come in and it's taking long enough. Going to move into the Red Dot carry world. :cool:
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I could see a 6-month revamp but multiyear you’ll loose customers for sure.
 
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The PPK is certainly a Classic Pistol but it's really not that desirable in today's modern Pistol market. It's heavy, a marginal caliber. and (at least the new ones) are difficult to chamber/clear with diminutive hand strength...they're still a nice Pistol, but it's another 1911 argument.
 
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FP1201 said:
The PPK is certainly a Classic Pistol but it's really not that desirable in today's modern Pistol market. It's heavy, a marginal caliber. and (at least the new ones) are difficult to chamber/clear with diminutive hand strength...they're still a nice Pistol, but it's another 1911 argument.
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Agreed and at a $1,000 there is way better bang for your buck out there, pun intended.
 
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I still think the PPK in .32 was one of the best hand guns ever built and wish I had grabbed one when I had the chance oh so many years ago.
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I still think the PPK in .32 was one of the best hand guns ever built and wish I had grabbed one when I had the chance oh so many years ago.
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When I was a kid I wanted to buy one at a gun show. Of course my dad would have bought it. Then the guy told me how it was from WWII and it was cheap ammo that they plugged the Jews in the back of the head with at close range. I didn’t want it then because of that. Sad I didn’t buy one because it was so cheap then and I’m sure I could have made 10-20x’s what I paid for it today. I remember how gorgeous it was and near perfect condition.
 
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The only reason to buy a PPK these days is for nostalgia.
Oddly enough there is definitely a market for a full size, double stack, all steel pistol. Call it the P26 or somesuch. Whatever year it was designed in.
There is a nascent market for challengers to the 2011 throne that only CZ seems to be truly competing in.
 
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Podmonkey said:
The only reason to buy a PPK these days is for nostalgia.
Oddly enough there is definitely a market for a full size, double stack, all steel pistol. Call it the P26 or somesuch. Whatever year it was designed in.
There is a nascent market for challengers to the 2011 throne that only CZ seems to be truly competing in.
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True. I’ve always liked the dwx-c.
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Saltwater60 said:
True. I’ve always liked the dwx-c.
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DWX Compact Optic Ready 9MM - Dan Wesson Firearms

Introducing the newest addition to the Dan Wesson pistol lineup – the DWX Compact. This unique firearm combines the quality, performance, and design of both Dan Wesson and CZ. Boasting ergonomic features drawn from the CZ 75 Compact, the DWX Compact is perfect for shooting accurately from any...
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A Shadow 2 Carry is among top 3 on the short list of future procurements. I have stiker fired guns, double action and DOA revolvers and now a single action in the 1911. I need a top class DA/SA to round things out.
 
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Podmonkey said:
The only reason to buy a PPK these days is for nostalgia.
Oddly enough there is definitely a market for a full size, double stack, all steel pistol. Call it the P26 or somesuch. Whatever year it was designed in.
There is a nascent market for challengers to the 2011 throne that only CZ seems to be truly competing in.
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Call it the Q5 Match SF.

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Or one of the SF PDPs. :idk:
 
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Call it the Q5 Match SF.

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Or one of the SF PDPs. :idk:
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No, I'm talking about a hammer fired gun, most likely a single action. A mediocre single action trigger feels better than an outstanding striker trigger.
That said also in the short list top 3 is a PDP Pro X, Full Size version with a Holosun 507 Comp on top.
 
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It will be a while before I buy anymore guns. I need a roof, truck, and camper in the next 5 years. I’m trying to do it all in cash or mostly cash. I have a feeling the truck will not be able to be fully cash though.
 
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