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The Walther PPK is a compact German semi-automatic pistol chambered most commonly in [[.32 ACP]] (7.65×17mm), with other variants produced in calibers such as [[.380 ACP]] and [[.22 LR]]. It is a blowback-operated, double-action/single-action design intended for discreet carry while retaining the key safety features of the larger Walther PP. The PPK is best known for its concealability and its long service life with police, military, and civilian users worldwide. | |||
=HISTORY= | =HISTORY= | ||
Walther introduced the PPK in 1931 as a more compact version of the Walther PP, aimed at plainclothes and investigative police use (the “K” referring to ''Kriminal'' in Walther’s naming). By shortening the barrel and grip while keeping the PP’s basic mechanism and DA/SA trigger system, the PPK offered a practical balance of portability, safety, and shootability for close-range defensive roles. It quickly became a commercial success and saw widespread official use in Germany and elsewhere, particularly among police and government users during the Second World War. | |||
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After 1945, production and distribution continued through shifting postwar arrangements, including licensed manufacture and later renewed German production, helping the PPK remain common on the civilian and law-enforcement markets for decades. In the United States, import restrictions in 1968 drove the creation of the related PPK/S configuration to meet legal import requirements, further extending the family’s popularity. The result is a pistol pattern that stayed relevant far beyond its original 1930s police concept and remains one of the most recognizable compact service pistols of the 20th century. | |||
<br>[https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30036238 Imperial War Museums – Walther PPK] | |||
<br>[https://royalarmouries.org/collection/object/object-16059 Royal Armouries – Walther Model PPK] | |||
<br>[https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/object/nmah_1116101 Smithsonian (National Museum of American History) – Walther PPK Semiautomatic Pistol] | |||
<br>Ian V. Hogg, ''Pistols of the World'' (Krause Publications) | |||
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Latest revision as of 06:37, 25 February 2026
| Factions | Weapon | Icon | Classes | Ammo |
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 Walther PPK |
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 Sniper |
8+1 / 24 |
| Damage Base | Headshot × | Chest × | Stomach × | Leg × | Arm × | Reload Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partial | Empty | ||||||
| 30 | ×2.4 = 72 | ×1.6 = 48 | ×1.5 = 45 | ×1.15 = 34.5 | ×1.15 = 34.5 | 2.3 Seconds | 2.9 Seconds |
| Designation | Weapon Type | Fire Modes | Fire Rate | Bullet Spread ° | Range Modifier | Muzzle Velocity | Projectile weight | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPK | Suppressed Pistol |
Semi | 50 RPM | 6.15° & 2.15° ADS | 0.72 | 290 m/s | 6.1 g (94.13 gr) | 0.98 kg (2.16 lbs) |
| Full name | Caliber | Place of Origin | Date | Manufacturer | Barrel Length | Total Length | Weapon Script Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polizeipistole Kriminal | .32 ACP | Germany | 1931 | Walther | 3.9 in (98 mm) | 6.7 in (170 mm) plus Suppressor |
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The Walther PPK is a compact German semi-automatic pistol chambered most commonly in .32 ACP (7.65×17mm), with other variants produced in calibers such as .380 ACP and .22 LR. It is a blowback-operated, double-action/single-action design intended for discreet carry while retaining the key safety features of the larger Walther PP. The PPK is best known for its concealability and its long service life with police, military, and civilian users worldwide.
HISTORY
Walther introduced the PPK in 1931 as a more compact version of the Walther PP, aimed at plainclothes and investigative police use (the “K” referring to Kriminal in Walther’s naming). By shortening the barrel and grip while keeping the PP’s basic mechanism and DA/SA trigger system, the PPK offered a practical balance of portability, safety, and shootability for close-range defensive roles. It quickly became a commercial success and saw widespread official use in Germany and elsewhere, particularly among police and government users during the Second World War.
After 1945, production and distribution continued through shifting postwar arrangements, including licensed manufacture and later renewed German production, helping the PPK remain common on the civilian and law-enforcement markets for decades. In the United States, import restrictions in 1968 drove the creation of the related PPK/S configuration to meet legal import requirements, further extending the family’s popularity. The result is a pistol pattern that stayed relevant far beyond its original 1930s police concept and remains one of the most recognizable compact service pistols of the 20th century.
Imperial War Museums – Walther PPK
Royal Armouries – Walther Model PPK
Smithsonian (National Museum of American History) – Walther PPK Semiautomatic Pistol
Ian V. Hogg, Pistols of the World (Krause Publications)