Walther PP

[Mike1911]

I just purchased a Walther PP .32acp, vintage late WWII. What is the difference in the PP, PPK and the PPK/s models, if any?

I'm looking for an owners manual online for my PP but can only find them for the PPK and the PPK/s. I'm just assuming all 3 models operate in the same manner, please correct me if I'm mistaken.

I thank you very much for your help.

 

[jhrosier]

The three are identical exceept for barrel and grip length.
The PPK is shorter in barrel and grip than the original PP.
The PPK/S was "invented" to allow importation after the GCA68 by using the longer PP gripframe with the shorter PPK barrel.
The magazines for the PP and PPK/S are longer to fit the gripframe than the PPK.
Disassembly function and maintenance are the same for all three.

 

[jacobtowne]

Disassembly:

http://www.gunsworld.com/walther/waltherpp_ass_us.htm


More info at the P-38 Forum:

http://www.p38forum.com/

The grip frames of the PP and PPK are different (in addition to length). The PP has a full grip frame. The PPK has no backstrap.

JT