The walther pps has a striker fired design similar to the classic glock model pistols. It is a fine looking gun, loaded with many small touches that make it stand out from the more utilitarian shield m2. Safety recall issued for walther pps m2 pistols range 365. The magazine release can be reversed to suit either right or lefthanded shooters. I bought the walther pps because at the time there werent many single stack 9s that fit my mitts. However, ive had more and more walther fans tell me that the p99c as is even better than the pps m2. Walther firearms and accessories, earls repair service. Polizeipistole, or police pistol series pistols are blowbackoperated semiautomatic pistols, developed by the german arms. The pistol uses the proven browningtype tiltingbarrel, lockedbreech lockup. Walther issues recall on pps m2 following safety concerns. It lacks any form of an external safety, though it has a trigger safety and. A magazine disconnect is optional and there is no manual safety.
Functional description the walther pps semiautomatic pistol operates on the short recoil, lockedbreech system. Walther pps m2 9mm rmsc shield optic factoryinstalled, 4 moa. The singlestack magazine holds eight 9mm cartridges and the floorplate has a builtin finger rest. Nov 16, 2018 walther just issued a recall on their pps m2 following safety concerns over drop firing. Frame of the gun is made from impactresistant polymer. Nov 16, 2018 walther arms has identified a potential condition with the trigger blade safety on the on the walther pps m2 pistols that could potentially cause it fail.
Walther has identified a condition that may exist in certain pk380 pistols which may permit a round to be discharged if the trigger is pulled, despite engagement of the manual safety. Walther arms has identified a potential condition with the. Apr 14, 2020 the walther pps is a great little gun thats comfortable for iwb carry and its thin and short nature makes it easy to carry in a variety of ways. This manual refers to the use of the pistol by civilian users. Speaking of triggers, the sig comes with a fairly heavy pull, 7. A manual thumb safety and internal firing pin safety are built in for added safety. The walther pps is a really nice concealed carry 9mm.
This safety, instruction and parts manual should always accompany this firearm and be transferred with it upon change of ownership or when presented to another person. Vintage 1987 walther pp, ppk, ppks instruction and safety manual. Walther arms recently announced that it has discovered a potential safety issue with certain pps m2 pistols shipped before august 1, 2017. Apr 29, 2016 additionally, there is no external manual safety, which is something i ensure is not on any firearm i intend to carry or use for selfdefense. It seems as if this is a growing concern from firearms manufacturers, and it kinda makes you wonder if this has been a thing all along and people are just starting to wake up to it. The pps m2 is a more refined version of that original design, now measuring only 1 thick. As a concealedcarry sidearm, the pps ventured into territory previously occupied by smallercaliber semiautos. If you like the passive safety features and walther aesthetic, then the pps m2 is for you. If you are looking for a manual safety, the new ccp has one, as does. It is the ultimate representation of walther s worldrenowned performance catered to the expectations of the modern shooter.
So if your not good with fixing things you should take it to a gunsmith and i except no responsibility for your act. Walther pps owners manual download introduction the following walther pps owners manual download pdf document begin with introduction, brief discussion until the indexglossary page, see the table. Outside of that, the walther pps does include grip inserts that allow you to change the rear of the guns grip to fit your hand better. American rifleman walther arms pps m2 voluntary safety. The pps m2 is the thinnest of the bunch, measuring a mere 1inch width. The pps features three safeties trigger safety, internal firing pin safety and quicksafe feature of which the external integrated trigger safety inner lever mechanism contained within the trigger serves as an additional passive drop safety. Walther has voluntarily initiated this safety recall in march 2017. These symbols, mark warnings and cautions in this operation manual. There is a potential drop safety issue with certain pps m2s and walther will fix it for free. Walther arms has identified a potential condition in walther ccp pistols that could potentially cause it to discharge if dropped whether the manual safety is engaged on or disengaged off. There is no manual safety, just a glockstyle trigger safety. Entirely improved the pps m2 retains the defining characteristics of the original pps design.
Jul 25, 2009 i noticed when i purchased the walther pps 9mm pistol, there is no external safety. You will feel the legendary walther quality when you hold the walther pps m2. Read the instru carefully be tice regarding transponder s i ain europ sponde n unio model of the ppq is sold with a transponder which is idenl m on, tho ond one ain replacement backstraps witha m urc t y shipped with the. Do not load a projectile into the airgun until you. The standard magazine holds seven rounds, the same as a. With the grips removed the weapon is rendered unfirable. Walther pps performance pistol parts by galloway precision. The only external levers, buttons or switches are the slide lock and takedown levers.
Walther has voluntarily initiated this safety recall in march 2017 because of the possibility of a dropfire occurring. The manual was only opened a few times and is in excellent condition. The pps features three safeties trigger safety, internal firing pin safety and quicksafe feature of which the external integrated trigger safety inner. The pps features three safeties trigger safety, internal firing pin safety, and quicksafe feature of which the external integrated trigger safety inner lever mechanism contained within the trigger serves as an additional passive drop safety. Walther arms offers several compact concealed carry firearm options for women, which include the ccpm2, the ppq subcompact and this one, the pps m2 le edition. Apr 04, 2015 a manual thumb safety and internal firing pin safety are built in for added safety. Read the instructions and warnings in this manual carefully before using this firearm. Care safety instructions airguns differ in their operation and you are never ready to fire any gun until you are thoroughly familiar with it. On the way there, they actually ended up making it less expensive. Jan 14, 2016 the walther pps m2 has a cocking indicator on the guns rump and a chamber view slot at the top of the slide. Walther pps owners manual download by hareryan93 issuu.
Thats just one less thing to fumble with under stress. Got it the first day it was offered at the local gun shop. The new pps m2 le is revolutionary compact handgun by walther. The pps is available in 2 calibers 9x19mm parabellum also known as 9mm luger and. There is a potential dropsafety issue with certain pps m2s and walther will fix it for free. Walther in their instruction manual specifies never use. Sell your walther pps 9mm for free today on gunsamerica.
Nov 25, 2016 walther advertises the pps m2 as having a width of 1, but that is measured at its thickest point. Umarex walther pps m2 part 1 part 2 part 3 why gun manufacturers change designs by dennis adler at walther, change has never been made for the sake of change. Here is the walther just issued a recall on their pps m2 following safety concerns over drop firing. Read the following operating instructions thoroughly prior to operating. Always keep your finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard until ready to shoot. The pps of course has no such external or manual safety to worry about. While the width is oneinch max, it is actually measured at the widest point of the slide, and the frame is slightly thinner. Never point the airgun at anything you do not intend to shoot. Pps technical data pps pps brochure in pdf format pps manual. With a smooth and sleek frame that does not have a manual safety, the handgun is one of the most impressive choices one can make for concealed carry today.
According to the company, there is an issue with safety mechanism in some of the guns and that, under certain conditions, the gun may fire when dropped. A hard look at walthers new for 2016 pps m2 subcompact 9mm pistol as. These symbols,, mark warnings and cautions in this owners manual. The pps was proposed as a more powerful replacement for a venerable walther ppk pistol, which was created in 1931. Read the instru carefully be tice regarding transponder s i ain europ sponde n unio model of the ppq is sold with a transponder which is idenl m on, tho ond one ain replacement backstraps. And if so, what keeps the gun safe if you holster the weapon right after firing a few rounds. As many of our readers know by now, i prefer pistols with a manual safety, but since most companies are going away from manual safeties, i had. My only complaint, and this is purely personal, is a lack of a manual safety. I noticed when i purchased the walther pps 9mm pistol, there. Mar 01, 2016 walther in their instruction manual specifies never use nonstandard, reloaded or handloaded ammunition which has not been subjected to internal ballistic pressure testing.
They took the pps design, which was already a really good gun, and made it better. Carefully follow them for your own safety and the safety of others. The walther pps m2 is a striker fired, 9mm pistol without a manual safety. Walther firearms and accessories, earls repair service inc. Walther has found that engagement of the manual safety may not prevent firing of a chambered round when the trigger is pulled. I didnt buy the walther pps because i want to be bond, im more of the jack bauer type if i say so myself. The highest possible safety is paired with a high degree of comfort during concealed carry. The pps is a compact, singlestack, strikerfired semiauto that is remarkably. Walther has managed to do what few other manufacturers can do. Does it work like any other double action auto in the sense that the first shot is harder to pull the trigger back, while the next rounds need a much lighter pull. Developing the pps took years and when it was introduced it created its own market. Feb 07, 2019 walther pps m2 9mm rmsc shield optic factoryinstalled, 4 moa dot maximum quantity. Important safety recall on walther ccp pistols all4shooters.
This is so you can put your thumb on the back of the slide when you reholster and if something were to catch your trigger like a drawstring or a. Never leave a firearm unattended unless it is locked, unloaded and secured. And its possible to insert a magazine backwards above, where it will stay until you fix the problem. The ppq features three internal safeties trigger safety, firing pin safety and disconnector safety of which the external integrated trigger safety inner lever mechanism contained within the trigger serves as an additional passive drop safety. The pps size is similar to a glock 26 and a springfield xd subcompact, but it is noticeably slimmer than both. After it was replaced with the m2 model, it also brought drastic price cuts so if you do find one at a good price, i promise you wont be disappointed. Jun 10, 2019 the pistol is easily concealed, light and reliable.
The trigger features the bladetype safety common on modern strikerfired handguns. Sep 03, 2019 walther has identified a condition that may exist in certain pk380 pistols which may permit a round to be discharged if the trigger is pulled, despite engagement of the manual safety. Walther pps police pistol slim is short recoiloperated, locked breech pistol that uses modified browningtype locking with tilting barrel. While the pistol lacks a manual safety of any kind, it does feature three passive systems. Like most modern pistols, the pps m2 is equipped with threedot sights with a rear sight that is driftadjustable for windage although i have blacked out the rear dots with a sharpie for my evaluation. Testing out the compact walther pps m2 and comparing it to the m1. The sig has the classic 1911 type trigger with its very clean break. Went straight to the range and fell in love with it. It is capable of withstanding anything thrown in its way with unprecedented accuracy and comfortability. Walther arms pps m2 voluntary safety recall american rifleman. Walther pps m2 holster pps m2 holster clinger holsters.
The final feature of the walther pps m2 that enhances its selfdefense appeal is its lowprofile metal sights. This is a private listing and your identity will not be disclosed to anyone except the seller. With a removed rail, it has been enhanced to accommodate concealed carry. Mar 23, 2018 in short, while the ccp offers an accessory rail, better grip, and manual thumb safety, the pps m2 is simply more compact and reliable. Trigger is double action only, striker fired, with precocked striker system.
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