The P38 K is the compact variant of the P38, featuring a shortened barrel and slide developed for West German federal police carry requirements in the mid-1970s. The K suffix (Kurz — short) indicates the reduced dimensions. Produced in smaller quantities than the standard P38/P1 and primarily issued to plainclothes detective units. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 9mm Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1974, Germany Weight: 26.5 oz Overall length: 6.54" Status: Discontinued Intended use: law_enforcement, collector