Walther Model PPS .40 S&W

Walther Model PPS
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions		Width:	0.91-in
Length:	6.34-in	Height:	4.9-in
Barrel:	3.19-in	Weight:	21.76-oz
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Gun Rankings
Power Factor (180 grain bullet)169740 Recoil Factor (180 grain bullet)9.36 ft-lb Total Capacity7 rounds ConcealabilityGood Defense Factor74%

Gun Specifications
Type:	Pistol
Produced:	2008 - 2018
Caliber:	.40 S&W
Action:	recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:	striker single-action (SA)
Safety:	Walther Quicksafe Safety
Magazine:	6-round
Frame:	black polymer
Grip:	integrated polymer
Sights:	white 3-dot
Notes:

Manufacturer
	Carl Walther GmbH More Info

Gun Value
MSRP:	$629.00	Used Est:	$450.00
Last Update:	2/7/2023

About the Gun

Designed for concealed carry, the Walther PPS (Police Pistol Slim) is a sub-compact polymer frame semi-automatic pistol with an ultra slim profile. This profile is obtained by the use of a single-stack magazine and Glock-style trigger safety. The PPS comes with an accessory rail and features a loaded chamber indicator located on top of the slide along with a cocking indicator on the rear of the slide. Other features include an integrated accessory rail and interchangeable palmswells. A first edition was also available in this model with an anthracite finish. First edition appears on the left side of slide. This edition sold out during late 2008. About magazine capacity... Genitron.com normally specifies the minimum capacity magazine that ships with a given handgun. In the case of the PPS, Walther specifies three magazine sizes; S,M,L (6,7,8 rounds for 9mm - 5,6,7 rounds for .40SW) but only ships with two of the three sizes. Initially that was an S and M with the L being optional. Now they are shipping with an M and L with the S being optional. Genitron.com is going with what is currently and most commonly shipped, M and L, such that the M size magazine is what is used for specifications and ranking calculations.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.40 Smith & Wesson
Alias:	N/A
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:		180 grains
MV:	943 ft/sec	ME:	356 ft-lbs

About the Cartridge

This cartridge was developed as a joint venture between Winchester and Smith & Wesson. It was an effort to to create a cartridge with the same power as the 10mm Norma round that the FBI had just started using, but in a shorter case. The shorter cartridge would facilitate accuracy and allow use of a smaller, more comfortable grip frame. The .40 S&W has become the cartridge of choice for many law enforcement agencies in the United States.

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