Walther PK380

[MLB]

How to improve upon the Walther P22 as a carry gun? Well, first put a bigger hole in the bore, say at least .380acp (we're taking small steps here), and then lose that pot metal slide and replace it with a steel one.



Now you have Walther's PK380. You can tell because it's emblasoned across the slide billboard style. I'm having flashbacks of S&W's 1911 when it first came out. OK, it's not that bad.

Interesting, but it's still plastic. KelTec makes a reliable plastic .380 for even less money. If only they'd bring back the P5c...

www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=13152&storeId=10002&productId=90943&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=60806&isFirearm=Y

[Callahan]

19.4 ounces! Aiee, chihuahua, what were they thinking? Heck, that's almost what my 9mm PPS weighs.

By the way, I get the online NRA publications. Their latest one said the .380 is the "comeback cartridge" of the year (due to concealed carry).

They pointed out there are FIVE new handguns chambered in this catridge. I don't recall the Walther being listed, so this may be the sixth.

One of the new .380s is a Sig reminiscent of the old Colt Mustang. It's a single-action, 1911-style. Cool factor is pretty strong. Like most Sigs, it's a bit heavy. Probably rock-solid reliable, too.

[MLB]

I saw that one too. Interesting thing about that one is that it's a single action.