Walther CCP

May 01, 2020, 05:56 PM

fquico

Walther CCP

Since the CCP in 9mm first appeared at my LGS, I bought one and despite the problematic take down and delicate cleaning of the piston system, I really enjoy shooting it. Then there came the CCP M2 in 380. the Range opened up today and I took it for a shoot...wow! No felt recoil! easy to shoot accurately at 10yrds and 15Yrds; only eight rounds per magazine; But after 200rounds of ball fmj, I declare it a winner for me.
Anyone have a similar experience?

May 01, 2020, 08:46 PM

Excam_Man

Didn't know they made it in 380.

Is it any smaller? I'm assuming not, since the ammo is just shorter.

May 01, 2020, 10:33 PM

Fundman

Sounds like a low recoil shooter but there is not much demand for large 380 acp pistols. If people are going to shoot a less powerful round they want it to be small like a LCP. At least the CCP is smaller than the Hi-Point 380!

May 01, 2020, 11:18 PM

Dakor

The 9mm Walther CCP has been discussed before, including my negative review. Agree with the last poster, I want the best round possible and 380 ACP is marginal.

May 02, 2020, 02:14 AM

Mountain Walker

Bought the M2 model, I was intrigued by the gas piston. Nothing really outstanding about this pistol. The trigger is awful and a deal breaker for me. The slide has a stylized pyramid shape which makes it a little more difficult to rack. The much touted grip is nothing special but OK. Field Stripping and assembly is a PITA but you get used to it.Sights are very fragile, being made of soft nylon. NRA has done two articles, rating it favorably. Lot of better pistols our there.

May 02, 2020, 03:13 AM

T.Webb

quote:
Originally posted by Fundman:
Sounds like a low recoil shooter but there is not much demand for large 380 acp pistols. If people are going to shoot a less powerful round they want it to be small like a LCP. At least the CCP is smaller than the Hi-Point 380!

I'm not so sure about that. Lately, guns like the CCP .380 and the Shield EZ .380 have seen a rise in popularity among an older crowd and women who don't have the hand strength/coordination to rack a traditional slide.

And ... at 61, I'm also looking down the road at similar circumstances as I continue to age. As they say, the alternatives are less favorable.

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May 02, 2020, 10:44 AM

Dakor

B/c of the piston design, the recoil spring difference between the 380 ACP and 9mm Walther CCP is negligible. Walther even advertised the low slide racking resistance of its 9mm CCP.

May 02, 2020, 02:26 PM

gc70

quote:
Originally posted by fquico:
Since the CCP in 9mm first appeared at my LGS, I bought one and despite the problematic take down and delicate cleaning of the piston system, I really enjoy shooting it. Then there came the CCP M2 in 380. the Range opened up today and I took it for a shoot...wow! No felt recoil! easy to shoot accurately at 10yrds and 15Yrds; only eight rounds per magazine; But after 200rounds of ball fmj, I declare it a winner for me.
Anyone have a similar experience?

Glad to hear you like your new pistol and hope you continue to enjoy it.

The low recoil and light racking force related to a 380 chambering address issues that limit a number of people's gun ownership.

The piston system is intriguing because it allows a lower bore axis and a fixed barrel as compared to the Browning system. I found those features desirable in my P7.