“a Walther PK .380”
The Walther PPK is a .380, or 9mm Kurtz (short) while the Walther PP (`Poleitzi Pistol’) is a .32.
The PPK is a double action/single action. The first shot is a long trip, so maybe he was OK carrying with a round in the chamber in the wild. But even a `mouse gun’ will blow out your femoral artery. Having said that,
Dear Glock & similar DA pistoleros/tough guys (I own a Gl 19), fair warning: If you `accidentally’ shoot me or someone I love, say in line at a pharmacy because you had to have one `up the pipe’—accidental discharge, whatever—you’d better kill me.
The PP was very common in .32. I ordered a West German Police trade-in back in the 80s. It still had it’s box and was beautifully made.
They were actually available in .25, .32, .380 and .22LR. The .380 was popular in the U.S.
The PPK was available in the same calibers.
The PPK/s was I think only sold in the U.S. I am not sure about the calibers but every one I have seen was in .380.
Since by your quotes around “accidentally” it appears you likely agree with me, please assist in stamping out the use of “accidental discharge” whenever it is used inappropriately, which is 99+% of the time.
The proper term is negligent discharge.
Any one who carries a Glock with one in the tube is silly and dangerous. This is why I carry a XDM-.40 cal. and my mouse weapon is the XDs 9mm. As for A D’s KEEP YOU BUGGER FINGER OFF THE TRIGER and use a high grade holster. I do not carry Israeli and never will.
The Walther PP is available in .380.