Walther PPK Reviews

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Is your previously smooth Umarex CO2 Walther PPK/S slide sticking? Read on and maybe you'll have the solution to this problem.

Okay, I've decided to post my review of this gun after having it for a couple of weeks and reading the complaints posted here. I have already posted comments on some of the previous reviews, including a link to a possible solution to the sticking slide issue. I've also put this in my review here.

Okay, for starters, the Walther PPK is not a target pistol. You're not going to get dead-on bullseyes from 25m. At least not consistently. You're not meant to. At closer range, it's fairly accurate if you learn how the gun behaves. The recoil is certainly going to affect your aim. I have managed to put multiple shots through the same hole from a few yards/meters away. It's always a kick to see that happen.

Next, there's the issue of power. This gun maxes out at around 300 fps. That's not "kill rats in the junkyard all night" powerful. And ewww, anyway. It's a decent velocity and it will put a BB through a soda can (I've only done it once. I prefer paper targets.). It'll also probably do a good job at putting a BB into someone's eye socket, so please practice proper gun handling. By the way, some of those FPS are used by the CO2 canister to power the blowback/recoil feature that draws people to this gun. Also, if you rapid-fire this thing, it will cause the CO2 canister to cool rapidly, thereby reducing the power of the CO2 and the velocity at which it propels the BB. You'll also be able to see the arc of the BBs, which is kind of interesting, but not really the goal if you're shooting at a target. This information about the CO2 canister is in the owner's manual. If you fire off several shots in a row at a quick pace and then take the grip off and touch the canister, you'll feel how cold it gets. Give it a few seconds to warm up and you'll get more power out of it. I've gotten upwards of 130 good shots out of a CO2 canister, but I take slower, deliberate, more carefully aimed shots. Honestly, I'm out to prove that this gun isn't as inaccurate as so many people are claiming.

Now to the sticking slides. My gun was smooth as silk, easy as pie, for the first couple of weeks, especially compared to the slide on my Kel Tec P3AT (.380 firearm). I could rack it with one finger hooked on the rear sight. Then, suddenly, it started sticking. It wouldn't cycle completely even with a new CO2 canister, and it would stop 1/8 to 1/4 inch from the front of the barrel, requiring me to push it the rest of the way. Racking it in between magazines actually hurt my hand. I remembered reading something like that being described by a reader on the Pyramydair.com blog and fortunately, I'd bookmarked it. Basically, a burr forms on an interior part of the gun, and the slide gets hung up on this burr. It's described by this individual along with his fix here:

http://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2005/12/walther-cp99-compact-walthers-other.html#c6159458404969366572
So, yeah, I opened my gun (probably voiding the warranty in the process) and found a burr right where he described. Sanded it off and the slide's smooth as silk again. Will it happen again? I don't know. If it does, I know where to look.

Aside from that, I've noticed that the screw on top of the slide works loose from vibrations caused by shooting the gun. My father's PPK hasn't had either of these issues yet, and he's had me shoot the daylights out of it recently to see if it will develop these problems. Time will tell.

So, basically my pros and cons are as follows:

Pros:
-Fun to shoot, especially if you have realistic expectations for this gun--that blowback put a smile on my face the first time I experienced it
-Accurate enough for a short-barreled gun with a relatively low fps rating
-Feels like a real gun (mostly metal) and not a toy (and should be treated as such)
-Operates more like a real gun than many other BB guns you can buy
-Stick magazines instead of those rotary ones other "semi-auto" BB guns use, which essentially make those guns into revolvers. BTW, instead of loading the magazines with one BB at a time, pour a pile into the palm of your hand and scoop them up with a straw that's pinched or folded at the other end. Then pour the BBs into the magazine using the straw. Super-cheap speed-loader.
-Allows me to shoot at home, which I can't do with my .380
-Has trained that "flinch" right out of me.


Cons:
-That sticking slide that some guns develop that can have you pulling your hair out. Big thanks to "Anonymous" who posted that comment at Pyramyd Air's blog. Umarex seems to be unaware of this problem. I will be emailing them a link to that blog.
-slide assembly screw can loosen. I will be trying Loc Tite Blue.
-shooting this gun is terribly addictive. I'm going through BBs and CO2 like there's no tomorrow. Actually, that sounds like another Pro. :)

I think I've covered everything I had in mind. In spite of the two issues with my gun, I still REALLY enjoy shooting this thing. :)

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At first when i received it did not look like much but after my first load and shoot was the best gun I ever held. The weight is just right. It shoots very accurate and never misses. I have left a few pellets through it and hit the target each time. Its one of those guns you just can not put down.

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I bought the Walther because I have a 10m shooting range set up in my basement and don't need lots of power.
I wasn't disappointed. The gun works flawlessly, and has the heft and feel of a real pistol. I've shot a .22 copy of the PPK and the recoil is about the same...so this makes a very good practice pistol for basement shooting.
The feel and quality are great for a sub $100 gun in my opinion.

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A must for any airgun enthusiast & james bond fan. 1st class co2 gun.looks and feels like the real item. field strips like the real item.all metal finish.

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My Walther PPK was great. Blow-Back Action love pulling the trigger as fast as can and mine acctually got stolen. I was gutted

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This is a replica of a historic pistol still widely used today. I think the original design has been around since before 1930. When you look at it it says "classic German design" , it says "compact simplicity" , it says " old school 007".However, If you want a co2 pistol for accuracy and power, well look for something else newer, because you won't be pleased. If you want a good replica of an original design that can launch a BB into a tin can then you may be satisfied.

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works great for the money. The Walther ppk has good accuracy and power, definately recommend it.

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For fun, shooting indoors, and practice, i would highly recommend. NOT FOR CHILDREN. For a copy of James Bond's handgun everyone knows of, it is outstanding. It handles and recoils just as a real Walther PP or PPK, which I own several of. I very much enjoy it for shooting in the basement, quick draws, and getting accurcy down pat. Although not real powerful, it makes a good practice shooting indoors. I have shot mind throught many co2 cartriges, thousands of bb's, and have had no problems what ...

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One of the problems, the manufacturers have with making replica firearms is that they are used by people who think they are "toys" and can be USED like toys. This little Pistol is as close as you can get to the real thing, and it needs to be treated as such. Thoroughly cleaned and oiled (pellgun) after every session. This little fellow will work flawlessly if you treat it like the "real" pistol that it replicates . You need to treat it like a real firearm...THIS PISTOL IS NOT A TOY!! Only pro ...

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This is my second ppk. The first one I thought was a fluke. It constantly jammed up, not with a BB but that slide just would not blow all the way back. When you shoot this gun the hammer does not extend fully to hit the fire button, which does not let the gun shoot even after I have oiled it a lot. This gun is a nice one to add to your collection if you've got the extra money but I would save up and buy a better one.

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Walther PPK/S .177 cal. CO2 BB gun... Stands for headache!

I had a softair gun and a spring piston BB gun, and it was time for something new! Like many, I had been eyeing the PPK at Wal-Mart for some time, and it seemed to be the perfect gun.... CO2, James Bonds signature gun, Recoil, nice looks, small and compact, and last but not least, made by Crosman! I bought it, took it home, opened it up and Lock Load! Wow kick back is amazing, shoots as fast as I can pull the trigger, great power, and ...

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Keep it well oiled, and the slide will not stick. Blowback is a real fun-factor.
Instead, go with the daisy 15xt or 008 models.
Stay away from Anics Skif-3000 and Gamo V-3
JUNK!!!!!

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The Walther PPK were originally over $100 when new about 6 years ago. Now you can get them at Wally World for less than $65 on sale.

Maybe Wal-Mart had Walther change things around but this gun just doesn't shoot like the originals. Mine was obviously painted pot metal with burrs galore. Since this gun is made in Japan I expected better.

Forget using cheap bbs, this puppy wants the silver version or will constantly jam. When it does jam you'll lose your religion trying to get it unjamm ...

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I have tested many co2 guns basically because I couldn't find one that gave me what I was looking for. I have tested a Gamo PT80, Beretta A9000s and a Beretta 92f nickel and now the Walther PPk/s.
First impressions.
Wow I was happy when I got this pistol, it looked great, fitted my grip perfectly, and I just wanted to get round to testing it! It was easy to operate, just add co2, load the mag, cock the slide and pull the trigger Easy! The first shot I let off took me by amazement, the kick on ...

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I was watching the walther ppk at my local Walmart for a few months. i finally went in and bought it as an after thought. I even saved the reciept just in case it was rubbish and i had to return it. When i opened the box, i realized how satisfyingly heavy the gun is. felt nice to me. I quickly loaded my co2 and the bb's. I let off a few rounds to get the trigger feel. it wasnt bad for a cheapy airgun. I've owned a few walther guns and this one had the same nice quality. Accuracy was bad though. ...

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When I bought the Walther PPK 4 months ago, I enjoyed it thouroughly, but only for can plinking. I do think it was a good price, but the accuracy is awful. And about a month ago the blowback action was not thouroughly working. It wouldn't self cock, it continues to do so. And I am looking into buying the CP99. I hoped this helped. And I got what I paied for which was 70 dollars.

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Well, after a year of kicking the Walther ppk around, I finally bought one. I didn't think I was asking too much, just a reasonably realistic replica to do some informal target practice with.

Well, the pistol scored very well in the "realism" department with its good weight, smooth action, and it has a nice, strong recoil from the blowback action.

As for the "target practice" part, forget it!Accuracy good enough for soda cans at 15 feet was all I wanted, apparently I wanted too much! Most ...

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The Walther PPK air pistol can't be faulted if what you want is a bit of fun. It fires fast enough, so you're bound to hit the target. It is not meant as a proper target pistol. It's a good laugh.

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When I first got the Walther PPK air pistol it was extremely nice, and I loved it! One time I dropped it off my 2 story balcony on to the concrete patio, and it barely left a kink in the slide! But after the first month it started jamming inside the slide, so I've been trying to find out the problem with this for 4 months or so... If anyone knows how to fix this slide jamming problem, please leave this review a comment.

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I don't like the Walther ppk at all. It's expensive($69.99). The slide started to get stuck after i had it for a couple days. It's very inaccurate. Sometimes I can see the bb,s curve when I shoot it! The slide got a crack in it. After thet I had to force the slide back into place after every shot. It's more of a gun made for replication and looks.