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couzin wrote:No tips - but I would like to hear if the trigger is as gritty as some of the other recent Walther tupperware guns. And also if you like the trigger guard magazine release. Had a PPS and my arthritic fingers would not make the release work for me - too hard. Liked the pistol, but traded it off.

Dry-firing the trigger feels silky smooth. Like watergun smooth. I'll report back after this weekend (Assuming I still have an account)
I wasn't crazy about the mag release but it's functional and easy to get to. I admit I dont' have arthritus but my busted and scarred up knuckles really like the feel of the gun so far.

Sweet, my new mag came in yesterday so we're heading to the range this weekend!
Any tips for a first-timer?

austinrealtor wrote:Welcome aboard!

I'd love to read your review of the PK380 if you have time to write your thoughts. That gun has been intriguing me as a good option for those who have unfavorable reactions to recoil - .380 cartridge and locked breech design (as opposed to more punishing straight-blowback that most larger .380 pistols use).

Thanks for the welcome. I just picked up the PK last week but didn't go to the range yet because it unfortunately came with only one magazine (which I thought was strange).

As of today I've got a mag and holster ordered and plan to take it and my fiancee to shoot this weekend (if they arrive in time). She's never shot a gun before and is scared of the recoil (I broke her in to the noise when she watched a friend and I target shooting). I've read the PK is an excellent shooter with almost no recoil so I think it will be a great gun for her first experience. I have to admit I was in the market for a .40 or .45 but this little Walther won me over with its size, balance, features and price. Once review I read, the author had a 3" grouping at 25 yards! That's amazing for such a small pistol IMO. My Taurus was barely effective at 10 yds.

Hey guys and gals.
I'm a 30 ish Native Texan, I live in DFW and plan to take a CHL class in a few weeks. I plan to carry a Walther PK380.

I decided to get a CHL in addition keeping a pistol legally in the car for a few years. I've just had one too many close calls in my life and now with a new family, I want to be able to protect them from any threats we may encounter; which in this city, are unfortunately growing numerous.

I've been around firearms my entire life and frequently hit the range for fun/practice. I've owned a couple of different guns:
S&W Model 10 .38 spec., (Great for a revolver)
Beretta 380 (light firing piece of trash)
Ruger P95 (loved it, best damn gun under $400 super accurate)
Taurus Millenium .40 (absolute trash) and a
Mossberg 500AT with several accessories for home defense.

My current pistol is a PK380 and so far I love it. Future plans will be some sort of semi-suto rifle like an M4 or AK.
I'm hear to learn some tips on carrying but also learn about peoples experiences with the law. Glad to be here!