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February 24, 2011, 01:06 PM | #1 |
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News Flash... Walther P1 post war P38 now C&R!!!
Just found this on another forum. AIM has post WWII Walther P1 pistols AND THEY'RE NOW C&R!!!
These are improved P38 9mm Luger pistols with alloy frames $319.95 and an extra $10.00 for hand picked (best of 5). Just ordered one 5 minutes ago. http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.as...+P1+9mm+Pistol
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February 24, 2011, 01:08 PM | #2 |
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I'm not very familiar with these pistols. Are they good shooters? Look nice.
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The P38 was adopted by Germany in 1938 to replace the P08 Luger. I had one made by Walther in 1942, and it was a decent military shooter. I have regretted selling it for many years. The P1 is a lighter, alloy framed variety, and from what I have heard they are very good shooters. Some problems have been reported with cracked slides, but that has been with high round counts of heavy bullet or hot loads. If you stick with the 115gr standard rounds they should last longer than the owner.
The reports I have read on the ones that AIM is selling say they are almost like new Very little if any finish wear, excellent bores, and great shooters. I paid the extra $10.00 for hand picked, hope I get a really great one. http://milsurpshooter.net/topic/3839...ar-AIM-Surplus Quote:
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February 24, 2011, 07:31 PM | #4 |
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I picked up a P1 from AIM, I'm very pleased with it. It's was made in 83 and has all the BW markings. I also have a P38 made by mauser in 43. There's a big difference between the two, primarily in weight and accuracy. The P1 is much lighter - the difference between steel and alluminum frames. The P1 also seems to be much more accurate the blade on the front sight being a dot sight - much easier to sight down. I decided to use it as a carry while hunting, a nice utility pistol.
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February 24, 2011, 11:03 PM | #5 |
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I have owned a Walther wartime P-38 and a postwar P1. I like them both but prefer the steel frame of the P-38. It's a solid pistol and a reliable design. It's boxy and very square but a good value for the money.
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February 25, 2011, 11:52 PM | #6 |
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I did leave out the major differance - price. I certainly wouldn't carry a vintage P38 out to the field as a hunting sidearm. At the price AIM is selling them for they're a steal.
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March 2, 2011, 01:20 PM | #7 |
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BBT just delivered the P1. First impressions:
Very good to excellent condition. 1979 date. Hexagonal pin. Only minor holster wear at the muzzle. Perfect bore. Really cool camo holster and spare mag. Even came with an owners manual in English. Pics and range report to follow. I hope to make a trip to the range tomorrow.
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March 5, 2011, 09:52 PM | #8 |
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Here is my new German Sweetheart!!!
And by the results off hand @ 10 Yds. she does what I tell her!
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March 5, 2011, 09:57 PM | #9 |
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Your German sweetheart, "Helga" looks sweet and looks to shoot fine, although a bit to the left.
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Every thing I shoot without an adjustment shoots left. Trigger finger position I think.
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How obnoxious is the import stamp on it? My P5 was stamped on the bottom of the frame, in front of the triggerguard, so it doesn't look terrible. Are these similar?
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