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> 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.

....but I'd counsel looking at a more robust cartridge. The .380 ACP is kinda wimpy.

Ahhh, the grist of many a fine thread here, and I fully agree. In fact, for my carry piece I'm looking at the Para Ordinance CCW in .45 ACP, with a warm weather small(er) frame option of the Khar MK9 or MK40. If I opt for the .40 it just might be the single option.

However, I live with this woman, and while I would love to convince her that anything with a larger jump and kick than her favorite .38 special is OK too, I have yet to fully succeed. ;) The closest I've come is the classic S&W Ladysmith, but she likes the thinness of an semi-auto.