My first purchase - P-38

[Driftwood]

Arrived in the mail today! Unfortunately it's going to have to stay in the safe for the next week (though I expect it's going to be plenty clean and well oiled by then), as I won't get a chance to hit the range until next weekend to try it out. Post war alloy frame, hoping to add an AC/CYQ model or two to keep it company as funds permit.

I've already said my goodbyes to any money I may have saved - there's a lot more on the shopping list.

 

[skeetgunner]

Nice! The grandfather of the "wonder nines" and the Beretta 92...where did you get it?

 

[ilovepotatos]

Looks nice! Now you need to go get some extra mags for her. My CZ-52 would probably get a divorce from me if I didn't please her with my four mags.

It's important.

 

[Driftwood]

Nice! The grandfather of the "wonder nines" and the Beretta 92...where did you get it?

Ordered from Tradeex (w ww.tradeexcanada.com). Great price, incredible service - Anthony was so quick to reply to e-mails it was scary. This one looks like it's probably ex-police: Perfect shiny bore, some wear on the high spots, most likely from holster carry.

 

[Cocked&Locked]

Ordered from Tradeex (w ww.tradeexcanada.com). Great price, incredible service - Anthony was so quick to reply to e-mails it was scary. This one looks like it's probably ex-police: Perfect shiny bore, some wear on the high spots, most likely from holster carry.

tradeex is great to deal with ain't they

 

[majormarine]

So, what's the difference between Post war P-38 and P1?

 

[Driftwood]

So, what's the difference between Post war P-38 and P1?

Physically, nothing. My understanding is the P-1 was Walther's designation for the pistol sold to the police/military, while P-38 was kept for export and civilian sales. If someone more knowledgable has more info or corrections, please feel free to chime in.

 

[Hitzy]

So, what's the difference between Post war P-38 and P1?

P1 has a reinforcing hex pin through the frame, heavier slide, longer slide serrations, and a chrome bore.

 

[BBq_Woa!]

welcome to the obsession,
a great place to start is Tradeex. sure leaves a good taste in your mouth !

-Derek

 

[Donald Mackenzie]

My P1 dated 5/76 does not have the reinforcing hex pin ...any reason for this??? Slide is marked P1, all serial numbers match,Both on slide and frame.

 

[Hitzy]

My P1 dated 5/76 does not have the reinforcing hex pin ...any reason for this??? Slide is marked P1, all serial numbers match,Both on slide and frame.

I think these mods were started in the 80's.....

 

[skeetgunner]

where does the pin go through, and why? slide stop?

 

[Hitzy]

where does the pin go through, and why? slide stop?

You can see it between the slide stop and takedown lever. It absorbs the impact of the slide and barrel going into battery.

 

[rishu_pepper]

Is it a fun gun to shoot? I'm not looking for accuracy or anything, it's just nice to have a handgun to fire off a few mags when I'm on the range, and I've always liked the P38. Service from tradeex is good, eh?

 

[Driftwood]

Service from Tradex was awesome. A+, will be ordering some extra mags next.

Can't say how it shoots yet, but will let you know after this weekend when I get it out to the range. One thing that's going to be strange though: It ejects brass to the left.