P1's now C&R

mrerick · 01-02-2011, 08:11 PM

The P1, while similar to the P-38, has some significant differences.

The frame is a lightweight alloy. The German Bundeswehr discovered that the +P powered NATO 9mm Luger ammunition eventually tore up the frames, and Walther changed the design to include a hex shaped steel pin just above and forward of the trigger. Earlier P-1s were often arsenal re-fitted with the pin, and sometimes bear those rework marks. There are some without the reinforcement.

Also, the barrels on these are a lined steel.

These are, without doubt, import marked.

That said, they are mechanically faithful to the P-38.

I wonder if they got an ATF letter on these, if they are going to be included in the next C&R update, or if these are from 1960 or earlier...

Marc

01-02-2011, 08:11 PM	#5
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,140 Times in 1,520 Posts	The P1, while similar to the P-38, has some significant differences. The frame is a lightweight alloy. The German Bundeswehr discovered that the +P powered NATO 9mm Luger ammunition eventually tore up the frames, and Walther changed the design to include a hex shaped steel pin just above and forward of the trigger. Earlier P-1s were often arsenal re-fitted with the pin, and sometimes bear those rework marks. There are some without the reinforcement. Also, the barrels on these are a lined steel. These are, without doubt, import marked. That said, they are mechanically faithful to the P-38. I wonder if they got an ATF letter on these, if they are going to be included in the next C&R update, or if these are from 1960 or earlier... Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war. Last edited by mrerick; 01-04-2011 at 10:03 PM. Reason: Corrected barrel description

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