Walther CCP M2 .380 Auto
Model: 5082500
Walther CCP M2 .380 Auto
Model: 5082500
Full Specifications
About This Firearm
The Walther CCP M2 in .380 uses a gas-delayed blowback system borrowed from the HK P7, making it one of the softest-shooting .380 pistols available. The gas system bleeds propellant gas into a cylinder beneath the barrel, slowing the slide's rearward travel. The result, according to reviewers, is a slide that takes noticeably less force to rack than a traditional blowback .380. At 19.4 oz and 6.41" overall, the CCP M2 is sized like a compact 9mm but chambered for reduced recoil.
Walther includes an optics-ready slide, a Picatinny rail, and two 8-round magazines. The 5.5 lb DAO trigger is adequate but unremarkable. The 7075 aluminum slide with steel support inserts is an unusual construction choice that keeps weight manageable. The CCP M2 ships with a manual thumb safety and a magazine disconnect, giving it more passive safety features than most .380s in its size range.
The S&W Shield EZ targets the same easy-to-rack audience but uses a different approach: a light recoil spring on a traditional locked-breech action. The CCP M2's gas system is mechanically more complex but does not require the grip safety the Shield EZ uses. Owners who dislike grip safeties have one fewer compromise here.
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Strengths & Limitations
- The gas-delayed blowback action produces one of the easiest slides to rack in the .380 category. Reviewers consistently compare the effort to racking a full-size 9mm rather than a small blowback .380.
- Optics-ready slide with a Picatinny rail on a .380 Auto is uncommon. Most .380s in this size range ship with no accessory rail and no optic cut. The CCP M2 is ready for a red dot and a weapon light straight from the box.
- The 5.43" sight radius is the second-longest among .380 handguns, behind only the Browning 1911-380's 5.38" (which is essentially identical). Longer sight radius improves iron-sight accuracy for shooters who do not mount an optic.
- The gas-delayed blowback system requires a specific disassembly procedure that is more involved than a typical striker-fired pistol. Walther's takedown process has drawn complaints from owners accustomed to Glock-style field stripping.
- At 8+1 rounds, capacity is unremarkable for a gun that weighs 19.4 oz. The Ruger Security-380 carries 15 rounds at nearly the same weight (19.7 oz) in a frame only 0.11" longer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Walther CCP M2 disassembly work?
The CCP M2's gas-delayed blowback system requires a takedown tool (included by Walther) to remove the backplate before the slide comes off. This is different from the tab-and-pull method on striker-fired pistols like Glocks. Owners report the process takes about 30 seconds once familiar with it, but the first few times can be frustrating. Do not lose the takedown tool.
Does the Walther CCP M2 .380 use the same magazines as the 9mm CCP?
No. The CCP M2 in .380 Auto uses .380-specific 8-round magazines that are not interchangeable with the 9mm CCP magazines. The two calibers use different feed geometry. Walther sells spare .380 CCP M2 magazines separately, and they are sometimes harder to find than the 9mm version.