Walther PPQ in Canada

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Hey guys,

Really new to this lol. Been hunting for years and I just finally got my restricted license. I'm looking to get my hands on a Walther PPQ. If you look at walther's website the gun comes in varying barrel lengths. A 4" a 4.6" and a 5". The only version in Canada that I ave been able to find is the PPQ Navy with 118mm threaded barrel end. I am not a large fan of the threaded end protruding and I was wondering if anyone knows if you can find a PPQ over the 105mm limit without the threaded end.

Any help is appreciated

Cheers!!
 
Go see the PPQ in person before you purchase. It looks like a nice gun (and it is) but it is not for everyone. I found it to be very jumpy recoil wise compared to my other polymer handguns. Also, you are paying a pretty penny just for the name Walther and the German manufacturing stamp. Whats also annyoing is the large slide stop level which is on both sides that your thumb tends to ride which either prevents it from locking back on the last shot or staying open every time you fire. Also, if you are not use to European style guns, the mag release is not in the usual spot where you can just place your thumb and depress it. You have to use your index finder and press a small lever down to release the mag. I WILL SAY, it was extremely comfortable in the hand with all the grip and back strap options. In my opinion, I would save you money and look for something less expensive.

Just my $0.02, not trying to bash this firearm. I am trying to help educate the potential buyer on what I particularly didn't like about the pistol. It is still a nice firearm.
 
thenewbieglockguy said:
Go see the PPQ in person before you purchase. It looks like a nice gun (and it is) but it is not for everyone. I found it to be very jumpy recoil wise compared to my other polymer handguns. Also, you are paying a pretty penny just for the name Walther and the German manufacturing stamp. Whats also annyoing is the large slide stop level which is on both sides that your thumb tends to ride which either prevents it from locking back on the last shot or staying open every time you fire. Also, if you are not use to European style guns, the mag release is not in the usual spot where you can just place your thumb and depress it. You have to use your index finder and press a small lever down to release the mag. I WILL SAY, it was extremely comfortable in the hand with all the grip and back strap options. In my opinion, I would save you money and look for something less expensive.

Just my $0.02, not trying to bash this firearm. I am trying to help educate the potential buyer on what I particularly didn't like about the pistol. It is still a nice firearm.
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I agree. The grip is great.....but that trigger. Best i've ever had the pleasure of firing.
 
Haven't shot one but heard nothing but good things about this gun and it's trigger. I think that if I ever own a striker fired gun, it's gonna be PPQ or my other handguns are DA/SA since I hate the MP trigger and the spongy Glock. Choices, choices oohhhh!!! so many choices.
 
Avenida said:
Haven't shot one but heard nothing but good things about this gun and it's trigger. I think that if I ever own a striker fired gun, it's gonna be PPQ or my other handguns are DA/SA since I hate the MP trigger and the spongy Glock. Choices, choices oohhhh!!! so many choices.
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The PPQ's trigger is what makes this gun so highly rated.
 
thenewbieglockguy said:
Go see the PPQ in person before you purchase. It looks like a nice gun (and it is) but it is not for everyone. I found it to be very jumpy recoil wise compared to my other polymer handguns. Also, you are paying a pretty penny just for the name Walther and the German manufacturing stamp. Whats also annyoing is the large slide stop level which is on both sides that your thumb tends to ride which either prevents it from locking back on the last shot or staying open every time you fire. Also, if you are not use to European style guns, the mag release is not in the usual spot where you can just place your thumb and depress it. You have to use your index finder and press a small lever down to release the mag. I WILL SAY, it was extremely comfortable in the hand with all the grip and back strap options. In my opinion, I would save you money and look for something less expensive.



Just my $0.02, not trying to bash this firearm. I am trying to help educate the potential buyer on what I particularly didn't like about the pistol. It is still a nice firearm.
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A very good review^ My PPQ Navy is jumpy but the trigger is sweet. I like the mag release but muscle memory may make a mess of that at the matches etc. A nice grip that is adjustable for different sizes and a fun little pistol all together. The trigger sells it, good luck finding mags!
 
I just hope there is a version with the paddle mag release, the 'american' button is rather obsolete compared to the levers below the trigger once you get used to it, it cannot be beaten, you can either use you index or thumb making reloading faster without braking your grip if you have medium to small hands... It is a no brainer.
I hope they have both flavors! and everybody happy.
 
How is the P99 vs the PPQ as far as the frame goes? i know the triggers are completely different. I have the P99 and absolutely love it, no extra barrel poking out and the cool decocker on the slide to boot!
 
I describe the PPQ as the bastard love child of a P99 and a Glock. You get the ergonomics of the P99 the simplicity of the Glock and a trigger that is better then either one. I wasn't keen on the extra bit of barrel at first but after shooting it for a while I find I just don't care anymore.
 
padawan said:
I think the MK 2 has the "standard release button" **sigh**
I like the paddle as well.
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I like both mag releases, However I was "told" that if you do decide to run the PPQ in IPSC, that using the paddle release sometimes can make the field judges penalize you for putting your finger in the trigger guard, while changing mags. "I was told" this may happen, so I'm waiting patiently for the M2.
 
Thing about M2 is that to accommodate the magazine release button into the frame, the frame was modified and many users are reporting it's no longer as comfortable as it used to be on M1.
 
Avenida said:
I hope they make both versions.
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Yes, Walther confirmed exactly that.
I've seen some pictures...somewhere and these complains kinda make sense (from what I've seen).
Now, under the trigger guard, where trigger guard meets the front of the grip there is a huge, flat paddle like surface that hurts fingers during the recoil.
That is the main complain about M2 as far as I know.
I'll try to find these pictures for You.
 
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