SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Smith & Wesson Corp. has begun shipping the new Walther PK380 pistol. The design of the PK380 is engineered on one of Walther’s most popular platforms, the P22.
“The new PK380 was specifically designed to offer consumers a lightweight yet durable pistol that is equipped with all of the features needed for personal defense situations,” said Tom Kelly, Vice President of Marketing for Smith & Wesson. “Since the introduction of the popular P22 rimfire pistol, consumers have asked for an upgrade of the same design in a self-defense appropriate caliber.”
The PK380 is available in four models.
- PK380 First Edition Model – Limited series of 2,000 units (serial numbers 1 – 2,000). “First Edition” marking on the left side of the slide. Ships with a nylon holster and two magazines. Matte black finish.
- Two-Tone Model – Nickel-plated slide, black frame.
- Standard Black Model – Matte black slide and frame.
- PK380 Set – Black PK380 with a rail-mounted laser.
Other than the First Edition, three models ship with one magazine. Other common features:
- 8+1 magazine capacity
- polymer grip
- steel frame, slide and barrel
- 3.66-inch barrel
- overall length 6.5 inches
- Picatinny-style accessory rail
- external hammer
- ambidextrous magazine release and ambidextrous manual safety
- steel white dot front sight and drift-adjustable steel two-dot rear sight.
- unloaded weight 19.4 ounces
- width 1.2 inches
- Manufactured in Germany
- Price: $456
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