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Waltherfan:
My PPK and LCP have never jammed. Never.
Do I think the .380 an ideal self defense round? No, but it's better than a sharp stick.

Phantom:

--- Quote from: Chris Z on April 21, 2013, 09:39:18 PM ---As a concealed carry instructor who deals with students that show up with all types of guns.... Here is what I see over and over again.

.380 pistols should be avoided, period! They don't work.

Had a Sig P232 today in class. Sig Sauer generally makes quality pistols........ Malfunction after malfunction with this P232 today.

Walther PPK's..... Malfunction after Malfunction. Usually...

Ruger LCP's... Malufunction after Malfunction.

Sig P238..... Malfuction after Malfunction.


Every now and then I get a .380 in class that works every time. Malfunctioning Sig today, Walther PPK that someone had today, worked without problems.


My advice.... Don't buy a .380 - I would NEVER TRUST on of these pistols for defensive use.
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Makes me wonder if they lubed them well enough before Firing or not.

In basic in the Military we had a lot of people that (never touched a gun before) thought
that if they didn't lube them they'd be eaiser to clean later (yea right!).
 

greg58:

--- Quote from: UPCrawfish on April 21, 2013, 10:37:30 PM ---Chris,
Don't hold back - tell us how you really feel about .380 pistols.....    :D

--- End quote ---


I see Chris didn't list the Makarov, mine shoots every time.
Must be the Russian commie craftmanship...

Greg58

zofoman:

--- Quote from: Chris Z on April 21, 2013, 09:39:18 PM ---.380 pistols should be avoided, period! They don't work.
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Never had a problem with my LCP.....300+ rounds and it is my conceal carry.

OleSharky:
On the Walther Interarms PPKs, this is strictly my opinion, I'm not an expert in anything....The downsides:  The double action trigger was designed by someone a little sadistic.  It racks hard partially due to its small size, the sight leaves a little to be desired.  It has a sharp recoil, more punishing than my 9mm's for long term shooting.  The upside.....It is extremely accurate.  Unbelievable for its small size. Love the looks and size.  I haven't found it to be unreliable.  Why would anyone own a firearm that you didn't have confidence that it would go "bang" every time you pull the trigger?  The Walther Smiths have had a recall and had some issues but thought they had most worked out.  It terms of popularity, the German made Walthers are the most sought after and expensive, then the Interarms, followed by the S&W's.  I think no matter what gun or caliber one ends up with, you should have verified its reliability before you ever think of signing up for a CHC class.  IMHO, the positives outweigh the negatives on the Interarms PPKs.  It depends mostly on what you plan on doing with it, your experience, and how you care of it.

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