Surfacing from deep lurk mode...
So I recently moved back to my hometown of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. There's a gun store there that I find interesting. Not one to talk politics in (HAH!) but they have a decent selection, acceptable prices on used firearms and a very good gunsmith onsite. I went there shortly after I moved back and saw this...
It's now home.
After a serious bunch of online searching, I believe it dates to January/February 1985. Came with 2 mags and I replaced the recoil spring just in case. I also picked up an Azule IWB holster for it though my camera backpack has a near perfect zippered pocket to hold it as well. I've run a bit of hardball through it. My next visit to the range (hopefully tomorrow) will test it with Underwood 380ACP +P 90gr Hornady XTP JHP at a claimed 1200 fps. A bit hot for 380 but it gets better reviews than the hot Buffalo Bore +P. (One video on YouTube showed 20+ inches of penetration in one kind of gelatin and good expansion through denim into another kind) Yes, I know, there is not SAMMI spec for 380 +P so this is just advertising copy. OTOH, if it really is 1200 fps rather than the more typical (Federal hardball) 980 fps, well, that's a significant boost in energy, roughly equal to a basic .38 special which is no joke.
The IWB is from Azula. I like them.
A nice surprise, if it's ever necessary, for a fascist who expects a leftist to be unarmed.
Back to lurking.
Interarms/Walther PPK/S
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Alex White