Walther PPK/S .380 Torture test

andrewsharpshooter · January 8, 2011, 12:54 PM

Does any body know of an atleast 1000+ PPK/S torture test?

Amin Parker · January 8, 2011, 03:16 PM

Never heard of one but think its a good idea. There are tons of tests on full size pistols but none on the ones that people actually carry.

As far as i know, the smallest pistol that has had a severe torture test has been the cz

Dfariswheel · January 8, 2011, 06:54 PM

I don't know if it qualifies as a "torture test" but I had over 3000 rounds through my PPK/s stainless before I upgraded to my Kahr K9 stainless.

jaughtman · January 8, 2011, 07:24 PM

If it is an Interarms, I haver personally put around that many through one (stainless). And not a single hichup.

J

Sulaco2 · January 9, 2011, 01:19 AM

I have owned at least 5 PPK over the years and I have never had one that would do 50 rounds without a hickup. All were US made. I have a PPK/s now made in Germany so we shall see. IMHO PPK or PPK/s made in the US just do not have the engineering to be reliable enough to carry.

Xfire68 · January 9, 2011, 02:40 AM

I have a old 1971 PPK/s and although it's a fine gun I do have issues with it digesting HP's well. I have to find a rounder HP I think to feed it better? I have gone through the gun a few times as I have had it since 1982, it was my Dad's back then but, I shot it more then he. The ramp is polished and it's well lubed.

If it were not my Dad's gun that he gave me I would probably sell it and I don't normally sell guns I trade them if anything. It is a vary accurate gun so it has some good attributes!

IMightBeWrong · January 9, 2011, 03:13 AM

No torture test on mine. But for what it's worth, I've got about 500 rds through my S&W made PPK/S with no issues of any kind.

I wouldn't expect perfect torture test results on a subcompact of any type, especially a PPK. Not quite a weapon built for taking a dip in the mud.

8shot357 · January 9, 2011, 08:37 AM

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Does any body know of an atleast 1000+ PPK/S torture test?

I don't know of anybody putting "atleast" 1000+PPK/Ss through a torture test.

That's a lot of gun's.

gwnorth · January 9, 2011, 11:41 AM

Personally, I think these torture tests of single guns are amusing, but really offer zero valuable information. A test of one is just that, a single example. It literally tells you nothing about the overall or general capability or quality of a make or model (or manufacturer for that matter).

I've seen a lone Yugo GV that had over 100K miles on it, all original equipment, but I still wouldn't spend a single dime of my own money on one. Single incidences of extraordinary performance mean nothing for mass produced products, at least IMO.

chiefr · January 9, 2011, 01:05 PM

I have one which I purchased in Germany 30 years ago. It does not have an importers logo and has had over 1000 round thru it with never a problem. The machine work, bluing, and quality of this pistol is remarkable.
Yes, I have noticed the newer ones are not as well made and I have heard of malfunctions.

TPAW · January 14, 2011, 08:30 PM

My shooting partner had a PPKs and got rid of it. Too many jams and hang ups. He thought he had a lemon and went out and bought another one. Another jam-o-matic. Just bad luck or what? Anyone else having problems. I wanted to buy one but not after what my friend went through....

dondavis3 · January 14, 2011, 10:16 PM

My PPK/S has never jammed.

You can tell from the wear - I've carried it for years.

It's been a dependable gun for many many years.

January 8, 2011, 12:54 PM	#1
andrewsharpshooter Junior Member Join Date: December 17, 2010 Posts: 9	Walther PPK/S .380 Torture test Does any body know of an atleast 1000+ PPK/S torture test?

January 8, 2011, 07:24 PM	#4
jaughtman Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 868	What manufacturer? If it is an Interarms, I haver personally put around that many through one (stainless). And not a single hichup. J

January 9, 2011, 02:40 AM	#6
Xfire68 Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2010 Location: Communist State of IL. Posts: 1,562	I have a old 1971 PPK/s and although it's a fine gun I do have issues with it digesting HP's well. I have to find a rounder HP I think to feed it better? I have gone through the gun a few times as I have had it since 1982, it was my Dad's back then but, I shot it more then he. The ramp is polished and it's well lubed. If it were not my Dad's gun that he gave me I would probably sell it and I don't normally sell guns I trade them if anything. It is a vary accurate gun so it has some good attributes! __________________ NRA Life Member, SAF Member

January 9, 2011, 03:13 AM	#7
IMightBeWrong Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2009 Posts: 814	No torture test on mine. But for what it's worth, I've got about 500 rds through my S&W made PPK/S with no issues of any kind. I wouldn't expect perfect torture test results on a subcompact of any type, especially a PPK. Not quite a weapon built for taking a dip in the mud. __________________ "Intelligence is nothing more than discussing things with others. Limitless wisdom comes of this." - 山本常朝

January 14, 2011, 10:16 PM	#12
dondavis3 Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2009 Location: Dallas / Fort Worth Area Posts: 678	My PPK/S has never jammed. You can tell from the wear - I've carried it for years. It's been a dependable gun for many many years. __________________ Don Davis

January 8, 2011, 03:16 PM	#2
Amin Parker Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2010 Posts: 1,118	Never heard of one but think its a good idea. There are tons of tests on full size pistols but none on the ones that people actually carry. As far as i know, the smallest pistol that has had a severe torture test has been the cz

January 8, 2011, 06:54 PM	#3
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	I don't know if it qualifies as a "torture test" but I had over 3000 rounds through my PPK/s stainless before I upgraded to my Kahr K9 stainless.

January 9, 2011, 01:19 AM	#5
Sulaco2 Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,247	I have owned at least 5 PPK over the years and I have never had one that would do 50 rounds without a hickup. All were US made. I have a PPK/s now made in Germany so we shall see. IMHO PPK or PPK/s made in the US just do not have the engineering to be reliable enough to carry.

January 9, 2011, 11:41 AM	#9
gwnorth Senior Member Join Date: September 3, 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 692	Personally, I think these torture tests of single guns are amusing, but really offer zero valuable information. A test of one is just that, a single example. It literally tells you nothing about the overall or general capability or quality of a make or model (or manufacturer for that matter). I've seen a lone Yugo GV that had over 100K miles on it, all original equipment, but I still wouldn't spend a single dime of my own money on one. Single incidences of extraordinary performance mean nothing for mass produced products, at least IMO.

January 9, 2011, 01:05 PM	#10
chiefr Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: AR Posts: 1,401	I have one which I purchased in Germany 30 years ago. It does not have an importers logo and has had over 1000 round thru it with never a problem. The machine work, bluing, and quality of this pistol is remarkable. Yes, I have noticed the newer ones are not as well made and I have heard of malfunctions.

January 14, 2011, 08:30 PM	#11
TPAW Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2005 Posts: 2,860	My shooting partner had a PPKs and got rid of it. Too many jams and hang ups. He thought he had a lemon and went out and bought another one. Another jam-o-matic. Just bad luck or what? Anyone else having problems. I wanted to buy one but not after what my friend went through....