Walter is "pausing" the guns to modernize the manufacturing process.

According to Walther, the pause is part of a long-term effort to update the series with contemporary manufacturing techniques while preserving the general aesthetics and handling characteristics that have defined the line.

"This is not the end of the PPK story," said Tyler Weigel, VP Sales of Walther Arms, "It's the beginning of a new chapter. Our goal is to honor the heritage of these iconic firearms by bringing them into the future without compromising what made them classics."