Any problems with Walther PPQ 9mm pistol?
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wife just got one so did a bunch of research for it. Reviews and such are great. the original version had paddle mag release in the trigger guard making it fully ambidextrous. the ppq m2 which is out now had the standard style mag release. It can be added to either side but only works on one side at a time. Wife got the original. fit, finish and feel of the thing is great but we have not shot it yet (I hate ATT's). It dose have a high bore axes so thats one item to keep in mind.
What ammo do you suggest?
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Nephilim70
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1500 plus rounds so far and it is still like new. No issues
Nephilim70
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1500 plus rounds so far and it is still like new. No issues at all with any ammo I have used.
No offence, but I think you're asking the wrong questions.
It's not that things like availability of extra mags, holsters, and spares aren't factors, because they are, but things like build quality, hand feel, and the trigger action are (in my opinion) so much more important.
I just went through a really long research process comparing all of the guns in the category, and bottom-line-up-front: I chose a Walther PPQ M2 Navy with the 4.6" threaded barrel. When I have the barrel shaved down to 106mm it will look like this:
When I started the process, the Walther wasn't even on my radar. I went to Epps and said I wanted them to bring out everything like a Sig, H&K, Glock, M&P, SR9, etc, to compare. After listening to what I liked and disliked about all of them, the guy asked "Have you ever thought about a Walther?", to which I replied "Not really", but then he brought one out. Everything about the PPQ was awesome; the "wow factor" build quality was on par with H&K and Sig, but the hand fit was incredible. And then there's the trigger, which is absolutely amazing, but don't just take my word for it, go research all the comparisons online that review it as having the best trigger in the category.
I as not a fan of the trigger guard paddle mag release, though, but after doing so more research I found out about the M2 model with the conventional button-style mag release. Epps couldn't get the M2, though, but IRG had one on sale, and I bought it. Have had it out shooting and 100% stoppage free, which even my Glock couldn't say (although I mark the mags on the bottom after a stoppage, and it was the same mag every time).
Back to the main point, I think it's more important to focus on getting a good gun than worrying about accessories. Sure they may be harder to find than Glock accessories, but you're getting a gun that does everything better than everyone else. The only thing I don't like about mine was that it came with a serial number that started with "FAT".
It's not that things like availability of extra mags, holsters, and spares aren't factors, because they are, but things like build quality, hand feel, and the trigger action are (in my opinion) so much more important.
I just went through a really long research process comparing all of the guns in the category, and bottom-line-up-front: I chose a Walther PPQ M2 Navy with the 4.6" threaded barrel. When I have the barrel shaved down to 106mm it will look like this:
When I started the process, the Walther wasn't even on my radar. I went to Epps and said I wanted them to bring out everything like a Sig, H&K, Glock, M&P, SR9, etc, to compare. After listening to what I liked and disliked about all of them, the guy asked "Have you ever thought about a Walther?", to which I replied "Not really", but then he brought one out. Everything about the PPQ was awesome; the "wow factor" build quality was on par with H&K and Sig, but the hand fit was incredible. And then there's the trigger, which is absolutely amazing, but don't just take my word for it, go research all the comparisons online that review it as having the best trigger in the category.
I as not a fan of the trigger guard paddle mag release, though, but after doing so more research I found out about the M2 model with the conventional button-style mag release. Epps couldn't get the M2, though, but IRG had one on sale, and I bought it. Have had it out shooting and 100% stoppage free, which even my Glock couldn't say (although I mark the mags on the bottom after a stoppage, and it was the same mag every time).
Back to the main point, I think it's more important to focus on getting a good gun than worrying about accessories. Sure they may be harder to find than Glock accessories, but you're getting a gun that does everything better than everyone else. The only thing I don't like about mine was that it came with a serial number that started with "FAT".
No offence, but I think you're asking the wrong questions.
It's not that things like availability of extra mags, holsters, and spares aren't factors, because they are, but things like build quality, hand feel, and the trigger action are (in my opinion) so much more important.
I just went through a really long research process comparing all of the guns in the category, and bottom-line-up-front: I chose a Walther PPQ M2 Navy with the 4.6" threaded barrel. When I have the barrel shaved down to 106mm it will look like this:
When I started the process, the Walther wasn't even on my radar. I went to Epps and said I wanted them to bring out everything like a Sig, H&K, Glock, M&P, SR9, etc, to compare. After listening to what I liked and disliked about all of them, the guy asked "Have you ever thought about a Walther?", to which I replied "Not really", but then he brought one out. Everything about the PPQ was awesome; the "wow factor" build quality was on par with H&K and Sig, but the hand fit was incredible. And then there's the trigger, which is absolutely amazing, but don't just take my word for it, go research all the comparisons online that review it as having the best trigger in the category.
I as not a fan of the trigger guard paddle mag release, though, but after doing so more research I found out about the M2 model with the conventional button-style mag release. Epps couldn't get the M2, though, but IRG had one on sale, and I bought it. Have had it out shooting and 100% stoppage free, which even my Glock couldn't say (although I mark the mags on the bottom after a stoppage, and it was the same mag every time).
Back to the main point, I think it's more important to focus on getting a good gun than worrying about accessories. Sure they may be harder to find than Glock accessories, but you're getting a gun that does everything better than everyone else. The only thing I don't like about mine was that it came with a serial number that started with "FAT".
Thanks for your opinion, it is much appreciated! I'm thinking about getting the exact same gun as the one you bought! I was completely breathless with the pistol grip, the overall quality was another factor that come into play.
I prefer the paddle releases. Ambi and very intuitive to learn to use ...also less grip shift then a button. The only real issue I've had shooting the PPQ is I've had to shift my upper thumb slightly away from the frame as my grip was interfering with the slide release and not allowing the slide to lock back on the last shot.
Very minor complaint and easily fixed.
The longer threaded barrel doesn't bother me either so the original Navy is a good fit.
Very minor complaint and easily fixed.
The longer threaded barrel doesn't bother me either so the original Navy is a good fit.
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Do you have anything to quanitfy that statement. On what basis would you say that? Have you actually done any comparisons to come to this conclusion?
Sounds like it's his first gun but even so...... he could do a lot worse then the PPQ for a first gun.
The only real issue he will have is the trigger is so good he may not learn the fundamentals of a good trigger pull.
As long as he stays away from the classic plastics he should be ok......
