WALTHER CCP M2 .380 Pistol

The newest offering from Walther for concealed carry is the CCP chambered in .380. This makes it a direct challenger to the venerable PPK/S handgun. The original CCP was in 9mm.

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The CCP, however, uses a delayed gas blowback system similar to that of the old Heckler & Koch P7 to mitigate recoil (what they call the SoftCoil system.) This allows a fixed barrel which gives the pistol good accuracy and control. The magazine takes eight rounds. Thedownside to an otherwise excellent package is the long trigger pull and reset. For those used to some of the modern handguns, and especially Walther’s superlative triggers on the PPQ and Q variants, it’s loooooong and makes for slower follow up shots, or more jerky ones, affecting accuracy. Operation is flawless with most types of ammunition.

The pistol is well designed to fit the hand and is almost as comfortable as the PPQ (maybe more so for smaller hands.) The grip is textured for decent grip, and is a bit taller in the grip than the PPK/s, otherwise they are almost the same size. The CCP also has a curious take down system due to the gas system, requiring the shooter to push on the plate over the striker and flip a small switch to allow the pistol to be taken down. Putting it back together is a bit tricky at first, trying to line up the piston to its seat.

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Fired side by side, the .380 version has almost no recoil and is easy to handle, as well as slightly lighter. Size-wise, they are almost identical save for a hair’s lighter frame for the .380, with an 8 round magazine for both. Shooters will notice after extended time firing (30+ rounds on the 9mm, 50+ on the .380) that the frame gets quite warm directly above the trigger finger — where the gas pistol is positioned — much like the old H&K P7.

PM: +1   S/R: 2   AMMO: 8   DC: E   CLOS: 0-3   LONG: 9-12   CON:-1   JAM: 99+   DRAW: +1   RL: 1   COST: $400

GM Information: The 9mm version has the same specifications as the .380.

(The trigger on the new CCP isn’t gritty or heavy, but it is long, with a tragically long reset that is vague and unlike the other Walther products, not audible. Otherwise, it’s an accurate little shooter with very mild recoil and an easy slide to manipulate for weak or arthritic hands. SCR)