Considering Buying a Walther PPS for CC--Opinions?

[Cityboy]

I'm considering buying a Walther PPS for concealed carry. If any of y'all have experience with this gun, I'd appreciate your input/opinions. Just so you know why I'm considering this particular weapon, I can't carry anything much bigger than a single-stack auto or a J-frame sized revolver because my hands are pretty small. I had a Hellcat and although it felt good in my hand, I sometimes had the problem that others have mentioned about getting my finger on the side of the trigger and not being able to pull it until I had completed removed my finger then moved it over on "top" of the safety lever. Also, even with my short thumbs, I rode the slide lock lever a couple of times and the slide didn't lock back after the last round. Maybe I could have cured these problems with enough training, but in an emergency situation I don't need potential problems. I've fired 50 rounds or so from a Sig 365, and the trigger was better than on the Hellcat, but it just didn't feel "right" in my hand and I didn't shoot it as accurately as the Hellcat.

Thanks in advance,

Cityboy

 

[billtool]

Go full on 007. Get a PPKs and rock the cool factor.

 

[candcallen]

Pass.

Get a shield.

 

[Axxe55]

I don't have any direct experience with the PPS, but I have owned a few of the P99 series which it is based from. The P99 series of pistols are great and I wouldn't hesitate in buying another one because of that. They also have as great trigger as well. Very well made and quite accurate.

If the PPS is half the pistol the P99 series are, I'd definitely give it consideration.

The most important factor is, how well the pistol fits in your hand and how easy are the controls to operate. For a carry pistol, this needs to be almost second nature and as if the pistol was made for your hand. This leads to being a better shooter with practice with that pistol.It leads to better muscle memory in the unlikely event that you need to use the pistol, your sub-conscious takes over and it just becomes an automatic reaction on your part.

 

[candcallen]

Its gotta work too.

 

[Axxe55]

Its gotta work too.

Well, I was hoping that was quite obvious there Captain!

 

[candcallen]

Well, I was hoping that was quite obvious there Captain!

Hay I got promoted.

 

[Axxe55]

Hay I got promoted.

So now you are Admiral Obvious? That's pretty cool. Congrats on the promotion!

 

[candcallen]

So now you are Admiral Obvious? That's pretty cool. Congrats on the promotion!

That's why I get away with calling retards, retards. Rank has its privileges.

 

[Axxe55]

That's why I get away with calling retards, retards. Rank has its privileges.

Must be nice. I haven' got promoted past my Corporal rank yet.

 

[Darkpriest667]

I have a PPS M2. I like it, it's a good CC gun, but I'm looking at selling it soon. Not because it's a bad gun, I'm just ready to move onto another CC pistol.

 

[Kar98]

My carry rotation is PPS M1, Glock 43 and Kimber Micro 9. The PPS has the most natural grip to me. The other two have the same capacity but seem a lot smaller.

 

[Darqhelmet]

I have the PPS M2 for carry. It’s great. Fits my hand and points natural compared to the other single stacked plastic 9mm’s I have shot. Sights need to be changed though.

 

[pronstar]

I’ve got a PPS M2 also.

It was my EDC until the world went to shit…so I now carry either a Sig SP2022 or G19 for the added capacity.

PPS out of the box has a better trigger than my Glock 19 w/McNally trigger.
Easy to rack.
Easy to shoot.


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[Cityboy]

I don't have any direct experience with the PPS, but I have owned a few of the P99 series which it is based from. The P99 series of pistols are great and I wouldn't hesitate in buying another one because of that. They also have as great trigger as well. Very well made and quite accurate.

If the PPS is half the pistol the P99 series are, I'd definitely give it consideration.

The most important factor is, how well the pistol fits in your hand and how easy are the controls to operate. For a carry pistol, this needs to be almost second nature and as if the pistol was made for your hand. This leads to being a better shooter with practice with that pistol.It leads to better muscle memory in the unlikely event that you need to use the pistol, your sub-conscious takes over and it just becomes an automatic reaction on your part.

Axxe55,

Thanks for the info. Sounds like the PPS is the way to go. And I agree completely with everything you say in the last paragraph.

Cityboy

 

[Cityboy]

I’ve got a PPS M2 also.

It was my EDC until the world went to shit…so I now carry either a Sig SP2022 or G19 for the added capacity.

PPS out of the box has a better trigger than my Glock 19 w/McNally trigger.
Easy to rack.
Easy to shoot.


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pronstar,

Thanks for your input--appreciate it.

Cityboy

 

[Cityboy]

I have the PPS M2 for carry. It’s great. Fits my hand and points natural compared to the other single stacked plastic 9mm’s I have shot. Sights need to be changed though.

Darqhelmet,

Thanks for the info. The input I'm getting is definitely pointing me towards the PPS.

Cityboy

 

[thomasmuller]

PPS is great...With the biggest magazine it comes with the grip is super comfortable. I'm pretty new to guns and it was one of the first guns I tried out. I ultimately went with something different, but I might circle around and grab one eventually.

 

[DyeF9]

I don't have any direct experience with the PPS, but I have owned a few of the P99 series which it is based from. The P99 series of pistols are great and I wouldn't hesitate in buying another one because of that. They also have as great trigger as well. Very well made and quite accurate.

If the PPS is half the pistol the P99 series are, I'd definitely give it consideration.

The most important factor is, how well the pistol fits in your hand and how easy are the controls to operate. For a carry pistol, this needs to be almost second nature and as if the pistol was made for your hand. This leads to being a better shooter with practice with that pistol.It leads to better muscle memory in the unlikely event that you need to use the pistol, your sub-conscious takes over and it just becomes an automatic reaction on your part.

I believe you are thinking of the PPQ. The PPQ is a fantastic pistol, definitely worthwhile. A PPS is a single stack. Very different pistol.

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[DyeF9]

I'm considering buying a Walther PPS for concealed carry. If any of y'all have experience with this gun, I'd appreciate your input/opinions. Just so you know why I'm considering this particular weapon, I can't carry anything much bigger than a single-stack auto or a J-frame sized revolver because my hands are pretty small. I had a Hellcat and although it felt good in my hand, I sometimes had the problem that others have mentioned about getting my finger on the side of the trigger and not being able to pull it until I had completed removed my finger then moved it over on "top" of the safety lever. Also, even with my short thumbs, I rode the slide lock lever a couple of times and the slide didn't lock back after the last round. Maybe I could have cured these problems with enough training, but in an emergency situation I don't need potential problems. I've fired 50 rounds or so from a Sig 365, and the trigger was better than on the Hellcat, but it just didn't feel "right" in my hand and I didn't shoot it as accurately as the Hellcat.

Thanks in advance,

Cityboy

I would try to use one at a range before you buy if you can. I honestly think the PPS isn't quite as relevant anymore with the 1.5 stack mag CC centric pistols. Glock 43x and MOS version with the S15 mags, S&W Shield Plus, P365/X and XL variants and Hellcat all out on the market, the PPS doesn't offer much. I owned one. It wasn't bad, but low cap single stack, reasonably comfortable, but not really any better to shoot than the named above, and had a meh trigger. I had a PPS M2, to be more clear with which version I had experience with. Not saying you'd go wrong with one, but for the money, I think newer options are a better choice.

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