Walther ppk or Glock 30

[slickpuppy]

RetDet,
To a degree you are correct on the Walthers. After the war the Walther tooling was set up in Manhurin, France. While many were completely built there, many were also shipped back to Germany for final fitting and finishing. You can tell by the proofmarks and the location stampings will also indicate France or Germany. Later in the 60's, just prior to the GCA of '68 manufacturing was restarted in Germany but very few came out prior to the importation ban. The above information was gleaned through various sources which I believe to be correct, but, occasionally I am wrong!

 

[Peter M. Eick]

I would tell you consider the stainless Interarms PPK/S. I know, I know, it is not a glock, and it is not german, so it must be bad, but I have had good luck with mine (after one trip to the factory for a bad ejector).

My usual drill is to run at least 150 rnds down my PPK in quick DA/SA double taps practicing the trigger transition. In the last 4 range sessions (about 750 rnds total) not one failure to feed or fire.

Now for the problem. As I type this, I am looking at my "walther" scar on the back of my thumb/wrist where the slide nicks me. I need to get the thing dehorned, but I want more range time to loosen it up first.

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P229 Sport and 357 SIG, Perfection!

 

[Simon]

I ordered a 30 as soon as they were available. This thing is unreal. Accurate, feeds ANYTHING, tough as nails. IMO, the ultimate carry guns. (I know a little big, but TEN rds. of .45!?)

 

[branrot]

I always thought that the double stacked mags were the "raison de etre" for getting a glock (13+1 rounds of .40 is the reason I got my G23). While I can understand the desire for a narrower grip, it just doesn't seem worth it to me in the Glock because the rest of the gun will remain thick (note: I've never shot the G30).

Regarding the PPK, it's a sweet little gun. Again, the .380 is far from the greatest caliber in the world, but the whole gun is very size efficient and shoots real well.

I'd go with the PPK. Every guy who's ever seen a James Bond movie needs to have one, so you might as well round out your collection now. You sound like you've already got enought Glocks.

 

[mississippi_rifleman]

Tom T,

Since you already own a 1911, I'd buy the Glock so when you buy ammo, you only have to keep getting either 9mm or .45. Not to mention I wouldn't trust the .32 ACP/.380 ACP especially over a 230 grn .45. I'm in the same situation. I'm about to move to Atlanta and I want a CC gun, but I'm leaning toward the Glock .357 subcompact or a Kimber Ultra Carry/Compact/whateveritscalled. Don't get me wrong. I MUCH prefer German firearms over any other country (if your really interested why you can ask) so I would LOVE a Walther....an older Walther. A TRUE German Walther, but, right now, G30. Good luck.

PS - If your near a place that will let you try them, pick the one that YOU shoot best. If you DO live near a shop that lets you shoot it before you buy, tell me where you live so I can move there.

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Ben Lee
Student, Senior
Computer Science
Mississippi State University
Fear the man that owns only one rifle,
he likely knows how to use it.
- Anonymous

 

[Richard]

I do not know if ammunition is a concern of yours but one poster stated "Glock 30 pistols eat anything." They do not eat anything. My Glock 30 does not like 200 gr metal jacketed swc bullets. It becomes a jammer when I try to shoot this ammo in it. I called Glock and this is a common malady.

Other than this, it is a very nice weapon and I would opt for it over the Walther. Regards, Richard.

[This message has been edited by Richard (edited June 16, 2000).]

 

[johnwill]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by branrot:
I always thought that the double stacked mags were the "raison de etre" for getting a glock (13+1 rounds of .40 is the reason I got my G23). While I can understand the desire for a narrower grip, it just doesn't seem worth it to me in the Glock because the rest of the gun will remain thick (note: I've never shot the G30). [/quote]

It actually sounds like you've never even seen the Glock 30! Since it is a double stack magazine, I'm not sure how your comment about the narrower grip applies.

 

[Tom T]

Ok I think I'm going with the Glock 30. Thanks for your help. But now I just say the G36 today and now it's between the two them. 30 or 36 (both 45 acp) Maybe I'll start a new topic. Thanks again!