Walther PPS

Walther PPS

Infobox Weapon
name= Walther PPS


caption= Walther PPS
origin=flagcountry|Germany
type=Semi-automatic pistol
is_ranged=yes
service=
used_by=
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designer=Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen
design_date=
manufacturer=Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen
production_date=2007-present
number=
variants=
weight=549 g
length=160.5 mm (6.3 in)
part_length=81 mm (3.2 in)
crew=
cartridge=9x19mm Parabellum .40 S&W
caliber=
action=Short recoil operated
rate=
velocity=
range=
max_range=
feed=
sights=Notch and post

The Walther PPS (Police Pistol Slim) is a semi-automatic pistol made in Germany by Walther Sportwaffen. It was first shown in 2007 and is a slim polymer framed weapon of similar size to the Walther PPK. The 9 mm version features magazines of 6, 7, and 8 round lengths so the shooter can customize the grip to their hand size and concealment needs.

It also features a partially cocked striker system like the Walther P99 Quick Action model. This particular variant is called QuickSafe and the primary change from QA is that removing the pistol's backstrap will disable the gun for safe storage.

Models

Currently 3 models are listed for wholesale purchase. One is chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum with part number WAWAP10001FC, one in .40 S&W with the part number WAWAP10002FC, and another in 9 mm to have "First Edition" printed on the slide with part number WAWAP10003FC.

Availability

Walther USA released a statement about the availability of weapons titled "Walther Begins Shipping PPS Pistols" on 5 November, 2007. This statement stated, "Smith & Wesson Corp., announced today that it has begun shipping the new Walther PPS pistol in 9 mm along with the PPS First Edition model. The Walther PPS will also be available in .40 S&W with shipments expected to commence in early 2008." [cite web
url = http://www.waltheramerica.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=13152&storeId=10002&productId=60492&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=44304&isFirearm=Y
title = PPS 9mm
accessdate = 2007-12-27
]

References

External links

* [http://www.walther-pps.com/ Walther PPS.com]
* [http://www.gunsandammomag.com/ga_handguns/waltherthin_091807/ Walther PPS Handguns, Guns&Ammo, September 2007]

Sources

* [http://www.iwa.info/main/PresseinfoWaltherPPSAnsichtengl.pdf?type=pnc&subtype=pdf&encr=c53abf70-2836-4446-a2ef-b034307611d7.PresseinfoWaltherPPSAnsichtengl.pdf&name=PresseinfoWaltherPPSAnsichtengl.pdf Walther English IWA 2007 Press Release]
* [http://www.carl-walther.info/dev2/index.php?company=walther&lang=DE&content=presse&sub=presse&mid=15 Walther PPS German Press Release]
* [http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg204-e.htm Walther PPS at World Guns]


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