Re: Skinny On new PPK's

sgt <rue_blondel@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in news:fnm90m$7ga$1
@grapevine.wam.umd.edu:

# On Jan 28, 4:06 pm, Tom Line <tl...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
# # Are the new S&W PPK's any good? I've heard bad comments about S&W
# # Walther quality and was wondering what the deal is, and if the current
# # PPK's (Not PPKs) are as good as the old German guns.
#
#
# Why would you want one?
#
# Even if it does work, it's a thoroughly obsolete design.
#
# It's a little thinner than a Glock 17, but no smaller in other
# dimensions and it's heavier. For that, you get less shots of a less
# powerful cartridge in a package that's less comfortable to shoot and
# less reliable.
#
# Yes, James Bond used one, but he'd be about 85 years old now even if
# Ian Flemming did know anything about guns. Times have changed.
#
# There are a few guns I've owned that I regret selling/trading, but my
# Interarms PPK is not one of them.
#
Rather negative there sgt. A lower power cartridge and a heavier pistol
might add up to more accurate fire.

I just picked up a new PPK/S. The workmanship is so-so. It appears the
intentions were good but the follow through is lacking. For example the
ramp appears to have been polished but only the center portion and the
barrel-to-frame joint is still visible for the full width. Another example
is the frame finish has a little marring that is hidden by the slide. On
the other hand, the fit of the slide to frame seems to be outstandingly
tight. Too bad that a tight slide probably isn't particularly important or
desirable for this particular pistol.

If weight was a concern I wouldn't get an all metal pistol but heavy is
just fine for me. A pistol that sits in my hand instead of trying to jump
around is a good thing. In my opinion target shooting is a relaxing and
enjoyable hobby not a fight with a jerking piece of plastic. :-)

It's also nice that the PPK/S is easy to conceal but there are many choices
for that application. I happen to like my Kahr but the PPK/S has it's place
since it's a little smaller.

On another note, anyone have guidelines on how much the PPK/S slide can be
lightened before reliable functioning becomes an issue?

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