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The PPK I had would fire if pressed just right on the frame (the Nambu scenario). I took it back to the shop, reported the problem, and traded it. I've also had different firearms slam-fire on bolt-close or slide-release. A weapon always needs to be pointed in a safe direction whenever a round is being chambered.

I as at a gun show this weekend with the wife and she was very interested in a Walther PPK in 380 for a carry gun. I've heard of the second scenario of slam-fires, and that was my first thought as to the cause of this incident. However, I've never heard of a Walther having Nambu moment (Thank you History channel for my knowing exactly what that is!).

> I don't believe in Accidental Discharge.

To paraphrase what I said in one of the Masonic shooting threads: once you load a weapon, the word "accident" is no longer available to describe what happens next.

And in the I don't have a real problem with "accident" not being available as an affirmative defense even if the PPK was defective.

> I've never heard of a Walther having Nambu moment ...

As I dimly recall (this was 30 yrs ago), the magazine on that PPK was often short a round or two after firing, implying that it went full-auto once in a while.

> ... she was very interested in a Walther PPK in 380
> for a carry gun.

Well, current production Walthers are likely much higher in
quality than the one I had, but I'd counsel looking at a
more robust cartridge. The .380 ACP is kinda wimpy.
I consider the full 9mm to be the minimum defense ctg.

she was very interested in a Walther PPK in 380 for a carry gun.

So was I for a long time. Then several people suggested to me that Sig Sauer P232 (also .380) is better quality. I'd be interested in hearing your opinions. Thanks.