Though stricken with some handling and magazine problems, the Walther PK380 is overall solid. This is pretty cheap and I’d mark it as a very fair price and the perfect fit for a gun like this. The MSRP comes in at $399, and other retailers might sell for as low as $300. The small caliber lessens this considerably, to the point where most would hardly consider recoil a factor at all.
The total weight is 22½ ounces, or just 1½ pounds, a similar weight to the Chiappa Rhino Gun. This is an incredibly easy gun to carry, perfect for the inexperienced.ĭue to the small size, the Walther PK380 has little-to-no recoil. The barrel length is 3½ inches while the total is 6½, which is easy to conceal. You can also just shove the magazine in hard enough and the slide will lock back into place, but it’s still a frustrating feature.Īs said before, this is a very small gun. You’re supposed to insert a mag and push the slide forward yourself while pushing the magazine inside, to force the slide forward. This is a struggle for experienced shooters who are used to such luxuries, which is frustrating. The slide locks back whenever the magazine goes empty, which creates a problem: there’s no slide release or lock. The only way to load the gun is by flicking the safety on and then inserting the magazine. Magazine sizes are eight round magazines and that’s the highest you’re going to get. The trigger guard is small, which is expected, so gloves off while shooting it. The single-action pull is a doozy at a tiny four-pound weight. The trigger weight on the double-action setting is around ten to eleven pounds from my measuring. It can switch between double-action and single, with the double featuring an incredibly smooth pull. The trigger might be my favorite part of the PK380. Those with larger hands could get a similar, but more effective firearm.
If you have small hands it’s easy to use, though those with larger hands might want to look out, as the grip may seem a bit too small. It’s the perfect gun for those who aren’t prepared to handle a bigger caliber of pistol I found it incredibly easy to pull out, it’s lightweight, it’s comfortable to conceal carry, and it shoots well. The Walther PK380 handles about as well as can be expected.