Walther P1s back at AIM

[bward1028]

just ordered mine...
http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=F3WALP1&name=German+Walther+P1+9mm+Pistol&groupid=254

 

[euler357]

I ordered one over the weekend as my FIRST C&R purchase (got the C&R in the mail on Friday).

I'm thinking about one of the Duracoated CZ-82's also. The guy has several of them on Gunbroker (http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=227759100).

Not sure if the Duracoat is worth the $50 premium over other sellers but it does LOOK better than some that I have seen photos of on MDshooters.

 

[K31]

What are the differences between the P1s and the P-38 alloy models they are selling at JG sales?

 

[Ethan83]

What are the differences between the P1s and the P-38 alloy models they are selling at JG sales?

About 37.


Obviously the main difference between the wartime P38s and the P1s is the steel vs alloy frame. I believe the alloy P38s are the same gun as the P1, they just hadn't switched over to the new nomenclature to differentiate them yet. I could be wrong, but that's my understanding.

 

[KMK1862]

About 37.


Obviously the main difference between the wartime P38s and the P1s is the steel vs alloy frame. I believe the alloy P38s are the same gun as the P1, they just hadn't switched over to the new nomenclature to differentiate them yet. I could be wrong, but that's my understanding.

On later production of the P1, Walther introduced some improvements to the slide and frame to combat some instances of slides and frames cracking. The easiest way to identify a model with these improvments is to look for the re-inforcing bolt on the frame behind the take down lever.

There is a P.38 Forum out there with a wealth of information on the P.38 and a good bit of knowledge on the P.1 as well.

 

[MightyWarMonger]

good deal I've always had a great experiance with AIM andI want one of the Walther P1's they have but the lack of funds is a problem I attribute to my C&R, any way

 

[c33m0n3y]

Are you getting 2 mags with it? Because the description says one mag.

 

[bward1028]

got mine today, and 3 mags from CTD

 

[blksniper2000]

that looks good i'm hoping to order one next paycheck if i can.

 

[Rangeman]

Look forward to a Range Report

 

[monterray]

I got one and it looks new.

 

[c33m0n3y]

I got one on the previous round from AIM. Very comfortable and fun shooters. Based on the experience I had I recommend you pay special attention to cleaning the extractor.

 

[MightyWarMonger]

I just got back from the range. My Walther P1 was terrific.

I had zero malfunctions out of 100 shots.

I liked: the accuracy, the sites, the look and feel of the gun (weighs only 27 ounces), great German quality, fit and finish, the chamber full indicater, and the safety/decocker.

This gun shot and behaved just like any modern day full sized, full featured 9mm, hard to believe it was made in 1978.

I liked the ejection port on the top, its different and neat, with the action open you can see the chamber, and top of the mag without turning the gun to the side. Ejection out the top is different but not a big deal. Hope those German soldiers wore shooting glasses, most ejected rounds go straight up and to either side, but some of them do arc towards your head and face. Wear a cap, several rounds bounced off the brim of my hat, and glasses, and face.

Final thought: this is a very advanced gun for its day, and for today, shooting it is like driving a vintage Mercedes.

Great gun. Great C&R value.

Sir you seriously tempt me

 

[bward1028]

interesting to see that some are pinned and some are not.

 

[TripleChris]

Mine has the big hex nut, plain as day. Build date 2/76.

Its awesome. I love mine. Makes my Tok look positively crude by comparison.

 

[euler357]

I just got back from the range with my new P1 from AIM and it functions fine (no jams or mechanical issues) but the accuracy could be better. I am able to get 6-8" groups at 25 yards but that's about the best I could do (and yes, I do usually hit much better than this with several other CF pistols). I think that the problem may be that there is what seems to me like a lot of play between the barrel, frame, and slide when it's locked. I'm wondering if there is anything that can be done to help this without doing any serious mods or expensive barrel replacements. Anyway, here are some photos of it.

 

[KMK1862]

euler, what 9mm are you feeding your P1? I switched from 115 gr FMJ to 124 gr FMJ. The changed helped with accuracy, just make sure you're not using hot rounds, so no NATO or +P.

 

[euler357]

I'm using 9mm Luger 115gr CCI (brass not aluminum). I'll try some heavier ammo to see if that helps.

TNX

 

[bbrown]

euler, what 9mm are you feeding your P1? I switched from 115 gr FMJ to 124 gr FMJ. The changed helped with accuracy, just make sure you're not using hot rounds, so no NATO or +P.

I would have expected 124g NATO would have worked fine in the P1. Are you advising against the NATO (between regular and +P, as I understand it) because of the non-steel frame?

Bryan

 

[Bootknife]

Mine came from Wideners today w/two mags and cleaning kit! Sweet!