With Walthers, It's better to lower the hammer manually with the decocking lever, than to let it slam. Also, you can release the magazine quicker by using your palm to hit the heel before grabbing it out.
@@luvfreedom1470 Less wear on the components. There have been issues with firing pin wear and safty wear. Old guns so best not to put extra wear on them.
The _Heel Magazine Release_ is one of the most _underrated_ firearms features of *all time.* You can't defend yourself *if the magazine falls out of your gun.*
It’s a shame that the Walther P38 ceased production by the end of the 20th century. This pistol to Germany is like the M1911 to the United States. It’s each respective country’s iconic handgun. They both have similar stories of how they were used in war and whose usage spanned decades but unlike the 1911 which continues to be manufactured today to some capacity, this one’s just kaputt. I’m incredibly sorry for that.
The Walther P38 does have one great legacy, though: the Beretta 92/M9. The M9, for all intents and purposes, is a modernized Walther P38. It uses the locking block short recoil action, it has an open top slide, it uses a DA/SA trigger with the decocker on the slide, and even the disassembly is very similar. So while the P38 itself is unfortunately just a relic of history now, its design still lives on in one of the most prolific modern handguns. It’s kinda like how 1911s have been modernized to 2011s, though admittedly 2011s do retain more similarity (especially in terms of parts) to 1911s than Beretta M9s do to Walther P38s.
@@gameragodzilla Thank you for bringing this to light for me, as a firearms enthusiast, it really hits me hard how one pistol that in its own right revolutionized the manufacturing techniques of the ones we know today was simply phased out but to know that the original mechanism lives on with newer iterations of firearms is heartwarming. That being said tho, I still wish that the Walther P38 is still used in some ceremonial capacity in either Germany and Austria, because despite it’s dark history, that particular item is beyond iconic and engrained in their military culture.
@@DMH-bt2zo Agreed, much like how the 1911 remains beloved within the US as you said. Still, much like how many modern pistols are based off the 1911, the Beretta 92 is based off the Walther P38, so I accept it as a “spiritual successor” of sorts.
I'd love to own some P38s someday. A shame Walther never came up with one that took doublestack magazines, or just a repro in general. States with really strict magazine capacity regulations could still run P38s.
I’ve just acquired one that used to belong to my father. He taught me how to handle a handgun with it, so as a result I have an almost unreasonable level of respect for this firearm. My only gripe is that someone refinished it. If only there were a way to restore a facsimile of the original finish I’d be happier. You can empty the gun as fast as you can pull the trigger, hold up to 9 rounds, strip and clean it quickly, and replace parts with little difficulty. This is why I love the P-38 design.
How’s the price on these? My local shop has one on consignment - $350. Looks a little on the rough side, which I suppose it should for being almost 60 years old.
Someone wanting to buy one of these Walther P38 hand-guns will probably find a seller, especially in America, as many Americans inherited them from parents. Americans were always collectors, from the time of the Titanic or earlier. Some American battlefield officers were quietly allowed to take home a Walther P38 each from a dead German Nazi officer or two in a recently concluded battlefield in ww2. Some Non soldiers, or petty officers (P3 or P2 sergeant) were allowed to take home just one German Nazi helmet and no pistols / hand-guns from dead Nazi soldiers were given to non commissioned American officers in battlefields. The Germans were smart people: their helmets wither away sooner than American helmet or Soviet helmets, if helmets were dug underneath the earth, as seen in youtube videos. This way there will be less stuff for collectors among invading armies. Nazi war machine was rebuilt in a hurry, in just over a decade or two. The Nazis saved money and cut corners in terms of cost, on medicine by spending less on food production too, resulting in starvation of some POWs who surrendered to Nazis. The Germans P38 pistols were always good, while the Nazi helmets towards the end of the war seem to have been made of cheaper material, which rots in the mud after 70 years, as seen in youtube.
I own P-38 made by Speebeck made in 1943, It is very ugly gun but my professor gave it to me. I shot it once and it hit 9 and 10 for all eight rounds. I sold it to the guy in 1978 for $180,00.
While the following is true for any gun, be wary of the auto firing P38 that fires when de-cocked. Happened to me, and it wasn't fun. Always, make sure a good qualified armorer goes over your gun, and always. always dry and live test the decocker several times, with one round in a safe place. Again, any decocking mechanism may have this happen, and almost every semi may auto fire under some failures or bad mods. Especially older guns, with less or limited mechanical safeties. Always remember the 4 rules.
Browning HP is more reliable than the Walther but what an awful and hard trigger ! The P.38 is also easier to take apart and we can carry it safely with a round in the chamber. I won’t try it with a HP 35.
The P-38 was ahead of its time. It’s a great handgun, reliable, capable, and a joy to shoot.
The P38 is truly a great handgun and a very handsome one at that. I have two P38s and cherish both of them.
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Now transform it into symbiote suit Megatron.
With Walthers, It's better to lower the hammer manually with the decocking lever, than to let it slam.
Also, you can release the magazine quicker by using your palm to hit the heel before grabbing it out.
Then what's the fucking point of the decocker lever if it's better to lower the hammer manually?
@@luvfreedom1470 if its worn it might detonate the cartridge anyway.
@@luvfreedom1470 Less wear on the components. There have been issues with firing pin wear and safty wear. Old guns so best not to put extra wear on them.
The _Heel Magazine Release_ is one of the most _underrated_ firearms features of *all time.* You can't defend yourself *if the magazine falls out of your gun.*
I'm from *Dannemora-* _bitch._
it's underrated, and rightly so. A pitiful thing for anyone that consider the Handgun his main weapon or usable for any type of lengthy engagment.
Still used in portugueses army in small numbers, mostly for guards and sidearm of leutenents
Really, is it a modified version or the same as in the video?
Same, the model its Walther p.38/43
WW2GM Thats cool!
It was also the standard service pistol in the german army well into the 90s and still is in limited use there today.
It’s a shame that the Walther P38 ceased production by the end of the 20th century. This pistol to Germany is like the M1911 to the United States. It’s each respective country’s iconic handgun. They both have similar stories of how they were used in war and whose usage spanned decades but unlike the 1911 which continues to be manufactured today to some capacity, this one’s just kaputt. I’m incredibly sorry for that.
The Walther P38 does have one great legacy, though: the Beretta 92/M9.
The M9, for all intents and purposes, is a modernized Walther P38. It uses the locking block short recoil action, it has an open top slide, it uses a DA/SA trigger with the decocker on the slide, and even the disassembly is very similar.
So while the P38 itself is unfortunately just a relic of history now, its design still lives on in one of the most prolific modern handguns. It’s kinda like how 1911s have been modernized to 2011s, though admittedly 2011s do retain more similarity (especially in terms of parts) to 1911s than Beretta M9s do to Walther P38s.
@@gameragodzilla Thank you for bringing this to light for me, as a firearms enthusiast, it really hits me hard how one pistol that in its own right revolutionized the manufacturing techniques of the ones we know today was simply phased out but to know that the original mechanism lives on with newer iterations of firearms is heartwarming. That being said tho, I still wish that the Walther P38 is still used in some ceremonial capacity in either Germany and Austria, because despite it’s dark history, that particular item is beyond iconic and engrained in their military culture.
@@DMH-bt2zo Agreed, much like how the 1911 remains beloved within the US as you said.
Still, much like how many modern pistols are based off the 1911, the Beretta 92 is based off the Walther P38, so I accept it as a “spiritual successor” of sorts.
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Son of a Zombie yeah when his dog die
Watch the Larry turns it off series.
careful guys! that could be a decepticon in disguise
There is no scope so if it is the robot form has no wlranged weapon
@@KilosFoxo it can still rip out our optics
I'd love to own some P38s someday. A shame Walther never came up with one that took doublestack magazines, or just a repro in general. States with really strict magazine capacity regulations could still run P38s.
Was that a cyq...Spreewerks made P-38?
Great gun no matter who manufactured it.
This very type of loaded chamber indicator and also decocking security lever already were on the Walther PP in 1929.
The p-38 was obviously the biggest influence on pre WW2 hand guns.
the exposed barrel was on the 1934 beretta handgun
I’ve just acquired one that used to belong to my father. He taught me how to handle a handgun with it, so as a result I have an almost unreasonable level of respect for this firearm.
My only gripe is that someone refinished it. If only there were a way to restore a facsimile of the original finish I’d be happier.
You can empty the gun as fast as you can pull the trigger, hold up to 9 rounds, strip and clean it quickly, and replace parts with little difficulty. This is why I love the P-38 design.
My grandfather owns one of these. I’m learning to shoot it
Nice shots the walther delivers non stop. close quarter light Tight
DIE AUTOBOTS!
Beautiful P38. Goes very well with that Beautiful "Starbucks" Submariner! 😎
Less talk and more close up of how to disassemble the gun, that was the title, unless as a video in how to take the gun down
is this reliable enough to be a carry pistol?
For sure!!
It's extremely reliable
MEGATRON!
megatron lol
sole reason I want one
Fun fact, your more likely to own a real Walter P-38 than a Hasbro g1 Megatron from 84
used when serving in the military and worked always well
the U.S. after WW2 should've adopted it for themselves
Should have done that with the stg44 to but ohwell
but than the m16 may not be what it is today
Yea probally would have been but who knows.
But that didn't happen until the 80s. Had plenty of time to trade the big single 1911 for the lighter double P38
I want one. But my local Walmart and other sporting outlets only sale the smaller , smoother chrome one.
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Is it possible to turn a P38 safety/decocker into a decocker only, like a Beretta 92G?
The later series P1 functions like that if I am not mistaken.
How’s the price on these? My local shop has one on consignment - $350. Looks a little on the rough side, which I suppose it should for being almost 60 years old.
Chuck Norris I just saw one for $700. A relatively more expensive shop but great condition. They replaced the slide
Edit: I’m in CA
I'm here because of James Bond
P38 is a pretty modern handgun.
Why that noise in the back? Does not make it easier to hear the instructions!
sexiest pistol ever
Megatron
No shit true influences of future and present handgun design. Proven so that it survives..
Someone wanting to buy one of these Walther P38 hand-guns will probably find a seller, especially in America, as many Americans inherited them from parents. Americans were always collectors, from the time of the Titanic or earlier. Some American battlefield officers were quietly allowed to take home a Walther P38 each from a dead German Nazi officer or two in a recently concluded battlefield in ww2. Some Non soldiers, or petty officers (P3 or P2 sergeant) were allowed to take home just one German Nazi helmet and no pistols / hand-guns from dead Nazi soldiers were given to non commissioned American officers in battlefields. The Germans were smart people: their helmets wither away sooner than American helmet or Soviet helmets, if helmets were dug underneath the earth, as seen in youtube videos. This way there will be less stuff for collectors among invading armies. Nazi war machine was rebuilt in a hurry, in just over a decade or two. The Nazis saved money and cut corners in terms of cost, on medicine by spending less on food production too, resulting in starvation of some POWs who surrendered to Nazis. The Germans P38 pistols were always good, while the Nazi helmets towards the end of the war seem to have been made of cheaper material, which rots in the mud after 70 years, as seen in youtube.
I own P-38 made by Speebeck made in 1943, It is very ugly gun but my professor gave it to me. I shot it once and it hit 9 and 10 for all eight rounds. I sold it to the guy in 1978 for $180,00.
Amount this gun is RS
Just bought one from 1943. Looking forward to shooting a few rounds.
Awesome gun
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Horrible backround music. so distracting
While the following is true for any gun, be wary of the auto firing P38 that fires when de-cocked. Happened to me, and it wasn't fun. Always, make sure a good qualified armorer goes over your gun, and always. always dry and live test the decocker several times, with one round in a safe place. Again, any decocking mechanism may have this happen, and almost every semi may auto fire under some failures or bad mods. Especially older guns, with less or limited mechanical safeties.
Always remember the 4 rules.
terrible camera work... fancy but not clear
my fave
Nice! 👍🇳🇿
P-38der Beste der Besten
Love mine
I want one.. :P
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Wrong. Browning Hi-Power is better.
Had both!
Bought the hi power new the p38 was early version with pin to say it had round in chamber!
Loved the hi power but the p38 shot better!
Browning HP is more reliable than the Walther but what an awful and hard trigger ! The P.38 is also easier to take apart and we can carry it safely with a round in the chamber. I won’t try it with a HP 35.