NRA Gun of the Week: Walther PK380 Pistol

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posted on June 1, 2019
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Concealed-carry practitioners looking for a tried-and-true brand but who would prefer not to adopt the striker-fired systems of the modern handgunning era will find joy in the Walther Arms PK380 line. This double-action, hammer-fired .380 ACP provides ergonomics for which the legacy brand is known, along with features to enhance this pistol’s capability as an everyday carry gun. The PK380 weighs in at 18 ozs. unloaded, functions via recoil operation, includes a 3.66” barrel and Cerakote Black slide topped with Walther’s three-dot sighting system. To learn more, watch this NRA Gun of the Week hosted by American Rifleman’s Christopher Olsen.

Specifications
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Manufacturer: Walther Arms, Inc.
Model: PK380
Chambering: 380 ACP
Action Type: recoil-operated, semi-automatic center-fire pistol
Frame: black polymer
Slide: steel; Black Cerakote finish
Barrel: 3.66”; Black Cerakote finish
Sights: three-dot polymer
Trigger: single-action, 4-lb., 2-oz. pull; double-action, 9-lb., 1-oz. Pull
Magazine: eight-round detachable box
Weight: 18 ozs. (empty)
MSRP: $399

Additional Reading:
Concealed Carry 21st Century Style
A Look Back at the Walther PP
9 of the New(ish) Hottest Handguns—For Her, Too!
Right for You: Ladies Pistol Project 3 Results









 

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