Walther P-1

Calvin · 02-12-2003, 12:34 PM

Picked one up this morning on a whim, and I really like this handgun. It's in excellent shape and I cannot wait to shoot it next week.
Anyone else have one? Any problems? Any gripes?

guffster · 03-06-2003, 04:42 PM

I bought one right before Christmas, haven't been out to shoot it but once. I've always wanted P38 & this was a cheap alternative. Had no malfunctions, it shot about 8" low. Gonna try some different ammo before I mess with the front sight. You know they throw the brass out to the left. Let me know how yours shoots.

Michael M · 03-15-2003, 08:48 AM

Mine throws the brass straight up, and it really tosses them. They bounce off the ceiling indoors. Excellent shooter.

Indy · 03-15-2003, 10:36 AM

The P-38, in my opinion, is one of the ten greatest pistols of all time. It was considered the first safe combat pistol due to the decocker. The ergonomic grip feels better to me than a Luger. The magazine release system was innovative. It inspired the Ruger Mk1. Mine has proven very accurate. The only issue is the wartime metal finish is not the best.
Indy

02-12-2003, 12:34 PM	#1
Calvin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,976	Walther P-1 Picked one up this morning on a whim, and I really like this handgun. It's in excellent shape and I cannot wait to shoot it next week. Anyone else have one? Any problems? Any gripes? __________________ I've gone to look for myself. If I should return before I get back, please ask me to wait.

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03-06-2003, 04:42 PM	#2
guffster Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: MS, 20mi. outside Mphs.TN Posts: 277	I bought one right before Christmas, haven't been out to shoot it but once. I've always wanted P38 & this was a cheap alternative. Had no malfunctions, it shot about 8" low. Gonna try some different ammo before I mess with the front sight. You know they throw the brass out to the left. Let me know how yours shoots.

03-15-2003, 08:48 AM	#3
Michael M Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 58	Mine throws the brass straight up, and it really tosses them. They bounce off the ceiling indoors. Excellent shooter.

03-15-2003, 10:36 AM	#4
Indy Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 331	The P-38, in my opinion, is one of the ten greatest pistols of all time. It was considered the first safe combat pistol due to the decocker. The ergonomic grip feels better to me than a Luger. The magazine release system was innovative. It inspired the Ruger Mk1. Mine has proven very accurate. The only issue is the wartime metal finish is not the best. Indy