[Pure Kustom]

Is a Sig 232 a copy of the Walther PPK?

Thanks In advance
Rocky

 

[EW3]

Not really a copy, but it's a straight blowback design like the PPK and is the the most PPK-like of all Sigs. It takes a lot of inspiration from the PPK much like the Makarov, PA-63 and Bersa Thunder pistols do.

It's a little bigger than the PPK and has thicker grips. I also believe the PPK has a much harder first DA trigger pull than the Sig. I had a P232 (now sold) and from what I understand the PPK and P232 do share one unfortunate trait; slide bite.

 

[Pure Kustom]

Thanks EW3, As far as the frame and slide and trigger gaurd. Are they the same. I had someone ask about making a holster for a Sig 232 and it looks like a PPK. I was wondering if it was a really close match for making holsters?

 

[IronMike]

Back when I had my 230 sig (sold it in june) I could hardly find a holster listed just for a 230,till I tried one kustom made for a ppk,it fit perfectly.Since 232/230 are purt near clones I belive they all will be interchangable.

 

[PAPACHUCK]

PPK's bite. Every time I've shot a PPK, I got "slide bite" due to the grip design.

Sig 230/232's don't do this to me.

I'd buy a Bersa before either of these two.

 

[OPFOR]

No slide bite from my P230 either, from anyone who's ever fired it. Not to say that it can't happen, but it hasn't in my experience.

 

[shooterX]

Both of the Bersa and Sigs remind more of a PP than a PPK, the PP being slightly longer than the PPK.

 

[Rcher]

Not sure if the P230 and PPK are close enough to use one gun for the same holster mold. The PPK has an exposed hammer (which shouldnt matter for a holster). The PPK has sharper edges around the trigger guard and a thumb type mag release like a 1911. The PPK also has a safety and the P230 has a decocker.

Maybe a quick call to Tony Kanaly @ Milt Sparks and he could answer your question better. I was under the impression that most holster makers share specifics with each other (within reason of course).

BTW ... My Sig does not bite my hand at all.

 

[ripley16]

The PPK and PP are shorter than the Sig. The Walther is slightly slimmer than the Sig. A Walther may fit a Sig holster but a Sig may not fit a Walther holster. My PPK/s fits my Sig Galco but is loose.

Yes to Walther bite, no to Sig bite in my experience, FWIW.

 

[ctr]

The Sig is the better of the two, though slightly larger. Older Walthers may be fine, but the S&W made ones are unreliable junk, especially after the factory recall "fix."

 

[1980Maico440]

p232 not biting. fwiw, after trying some other smaller 380's, I opted for the larger sig as i have a big paw and I really like the ergonomics. Even with hot ammo it functions flawlessly, and yes...without bite. At least for me. But then I am really taken with this sweet little rig. Quality is what I think everytime I inspect it or shoot it.

 

[drs1457]

I did a side-by-side comparo of the PPK and Sig P232 before I bought the Sig. The Sig felt better in my hand and didn't have the sharp-feeling edges that the Walther had. Either would have worked for me. Anyway, I have bought a few used holsters allegedly for PPKs and my P232 fits them just fine. Uh, I think I have 5 holsters for the little guy now. Help!