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Kirby · 8 November 2001, 06:47 AM

I had always considered small automatics as little more than toys. Give me a .45 any time. A few weeks ago, on a whim, I bought a Walther PPK/S .380. Needless to say, I have now learned a new respect for "little guns with 3" barrels".

On a 24" high silouette target, at 25 yards, I put 36 of 50 rounds into the 5 ring. The other 14 went into the 4 and 3 rings....and I ain't the goodest shot in the world. A competent pistolero could place some mighty good groups with this "little toy". This is a fine, strong, well made pistol and I don't think the .380 punch is that much less than the 9 mm either.

Has anyone had much experience with this type of weapon? I think Ohio is close to getting a CCW law and I'm considering making this my choice.

VBR
Kirby

8 November 2001, 06:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kirby Forum Ace Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: In the Great Miami Valley of the old Northwest Territory. Posts: 565	I had always considered small automatics as little more than toys. Give me a .45 any time. A few weeks ago, on a whim, I bought a Walther PPK/S .380. Needless to say, I have now learned a new respect for "little guns with 3" barrels". On a 24" high silouette target, at 25 yards, I put 36 of 50 rounds into the 5 ring. The other 14 went into the 4 and 3 rings....and I ain't the goodest shot in the world. A competent pistolero could place some mighty good groups with this "little toy". This is a fine, strong, well made pistol and I don't think the .380 punch is that much less than the 9 mm either. Has anyone had much experience with this type of weapon? I think Ohio is close to getting a CCW law and I'm considering making this my choice. VBR Kirby __________________ Those who beat their swords into plowshares are now plowing for those who did not.