The PPK is a nice pistol. But, it is not fun to shoot. It definitely not the gun I would take to the range with plans to go through a couple of boxes of shells. The Walther has a bit of a sting. It is a light weight pistol and the recoil has no place to go but into your hand. If you are not careful it may chew up the skin between your thumb and and index finger. Be sure when shooting it you hold it firmly and keep your wrist steady. Basically do not limp wrist it or it will jam (stovepipe).