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Walther PPKS...should I ?

DaRoostaDaRoosta Member Posts: 270 ✭✭✭
edited March 2002 in Ask the Experts
A good friend called me today to ask if I wanted to buy fairly recently produced Walther (USA) PPKS .380 before he puts it up for sale. He wants a 45 again after seeing the one I bought a couple weeks ago. The Walther is a stainless model that's never been fired, but he's the second owner so I don't know that for sure. He has carried it in the holster for a couple of years, but rarely takes it out. He wants $400 and is including a pocket holster and a couple boxes of ammo. I have no experience with Walthers whatsoever, but it seems like a decent offer. What do you think? Should I?
JWhite2399@cs.com
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  • CS8161CS8161 Member Posts: 13,596 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    That seems to be too close to what you could buy a new one for. I think that new, they are around $439. I was never a fan of the Walther american made 380 pistols. They are unreliable, and have a lot of sharp edges making them not alot of fun to shoot. I find the Sig P-232 a much more ergonomic and reliable pistol.
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  • bigdog1bigdog1 Member Posts: 193 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ditto on the choice of the Sig P-232. A fine handgun for deep concealed carry. The Walther is also a fine weapon, but $400 for a 3rd hand one is just a little steep. I have owned 2 US-made PPK/s pistols, the rear sight on the first worked its way loose, and the 2nd the hammer side of the firing pin broke the tip off. Then I bought the SIG and I've never looked back....
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  • DaRoostaDaRoosta Member Posts: 270 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks. I think I'm going to pass on his offer on the Walther, as per your much appreciated advice.He also offered me a S&W 629 in 44-Mag. I was already going to buy that and at $350, I don't think I can go wrong. Thanks again.
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