[uncut]

Allright.....so the PPS we all have waited for (well maybe not all but I have) has made it to the IWA in Germany

This will take some getting used to I tell you guys that.... it is a P99 turned PPK or PPK/S or P99subcompact
You wonder how that can be... well let me say this. Innovation at the Walther factory at it's best again.
This PPS is offered with 3 different sized mags.... S/M/L which really relate to the "pinky extension" used for the PPS but at the same time will relate to a higher mag capacity......6, 7 or 8 rounds in 9mm or .40S&W
I have not gotten word on what action this will be available in but from the trigger setup and lack of decocker I would say it is a DAO gun....however the information given could also indicate it is a QA trigger.... I am not 100% sure yet
also it will feature 2 different sized backstraps, which also have a dual use....
take the backstrap off and the gun can not be shot. (this is why I think it might be a QA trigger) take the backstrap off and it takes off the preasure of the "partially" cocked striker........
The PPS is not much bigger than a PPK but in 9mm or .40S&W

*edit..... Forgot to mention there is also a new .22lr target shown. The SP22 is its designation..... a true Walther once more... interchangebale barrels in 4 or 6 inches.... also optional... redot, laser, wood target grips..and a few more
I think I am going to hold off an the P22 at this time.....

 

[ruckus3008]

sounds interesting. This is the 1st I've heard about this. Keep us update with more info if you get any. Hopefully some pics too.

 

[uncut]

I have pics..... I am awaiting permission to post them on the Forum......
Though my assumption is that it be ok.... I want to make sure that there are no objections to this from my source.....
If I find some on the Web from the Show itself I will do so also....

Here is a teaser from the German website
http://www.carl-walther.info/dev2/

 

[lunde]

I received the same set of six photos. If you don't have a convenient place to host them, I shall do so. I may do a little caressing in Photoshop, too.

 

[uncut]

Lunde
I do have a place to host the pics.....(right here)
I was just not sure if those are for general public at this time.... and wanted to make sure it was OK to post them
Feel free to Host them and link to them... and if you have gotten some pics of the SP22 I would love to see some of them too.....

Thanks
Oliver

Also there is a write up on the German Walther page in the "NEWS" section of all the new products shown on the IWA...but no pics or english text.....
(see link above)

 

[jenglish]

Sounds very interesting . . .

 

[Soybomb]

C'mon someone had to share the pictures with us

If this winds up being a kahr sized pocket 9mm, I will definately be picking one up.

 

[lunde]

Here are the Walther PPS photos. The first three show it with short, medium, and long magazine floorplates:

Here is the right side with the medium magazine floorplate:

 

[lunde]

Here is the slide locked back:

Finally, a bird's eye view of the ejection port:

That is all I received.

 

[Yakko Warner]

From IWA site

Walther has some info on their IWA page:
http://www.iwa.info/main/dg1xb0w4/d...b.cpp=10&edb.sort=firma1&edb.offset=0&layout=

The second PPS link has this pdf link with some pictures at the bottom:
http://www.iwa.info/main/Presseinfo....pdf&name=PresseinfoWaltherPPSAnsichtengl.pdf

 

[ShipWreck]

Interesting...

Too bad it won't be available in a A/S trigger...

 

[uncut]

Did you guys see the pic were the PPK is ontop of the PPS.......

 

[lunde]

Not to burst any bubbles, but are we even sure that this thing will earn enough ATF points to be imported?

 

[uncut]

I think it would.....
I don't have the point system in front of me .. but from what I remember
DAO or QA will give it extra points ... so will the grip lenght, even with the 6 round mag it is the size of the PPK/S and isn't there extra points for the caliber too (not sure on that one anymore)
I think without being imported to the US this model will be doomed... unless Walther scored a contract with the police (like they did when the TPH was issued to plainclothed female officers in Germany)

I think this will be a hand full to shoot in 9mm let alone in .40S&W
BTW I did get the same set of pics.........

what I find most interesting is the looks of the PPS and the SP22..... both have a frame feature that reminds me of the S&W pistols... the Sp22 looks most interesting and I think will be a good .22lr to come and might not be as expensive as the high end .22lr's from Walther

http://www.iwa.info/main/dg1xb0w4/d...db.cmspage=dg257w9p&module=exhibitordatabase2

http://www.iwa.info/main/WaltherSP2...renglish.pdf&name=WaltherSP22Flyerenglish.pdf

 

[Jake Starr]

I think this will be a hand full to shoot in 9mm let alone in .40S&W

My thoughts exactly...I want one in 9mm...as to the SP22 I don't like the rear sight...

 

[uncut]

as to the SP22 I don't like the rear sight...

See the one with the weaver base ontop of the slide....
regular sights, red dot and scope is available... and then that nice target grip....

 

[dakotaelkslayer]

Did you guys check out the pic of the 2x20 Walther pistol scope, about the fourth item down on that list? Is it just me, or did the mount the scope BACKWARDS?!!

Jim

 

[ruckus3008]

The PPS actually has more power than a Walther PPK, yet with almost identical dimensions.

DAMN YOU WALTHER!!!!!!! Just one more thing tht I want that I can't have.

 

[Airfix]

Good that we all received the same set of pictures. Curious to see if there are modifications to the final version when introduced to the US market.

 

[ruckus3008]

look here for the BATF's Point system and try to figure out what it would score. What I am thinking is a 74. not enough