Buying my first handgun - CZ P10F or Walther PPQ M2 5 in

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Hi all, I have been reading and researching for quite a while now as I contemplate my first handgun purchase. It seems as though I have narrowed down my search to the Walther PPQ M2 5" and the CZ P10F (both in 9mm). ALthough I have narrowed it down to these two, I am certainly open to other 9mm models as well if you feel strongly. I shoot lefthanded. i am open to all of your expert and experienced opinions. Thanks!
 
I found CZ 10 F to be a very large gun and I have big hands.
I've tryed quite a few and I've stuck with the Canik TP FS elite.
Just as good as or better than the rest,and its inexpensive.
 
I have both , and you can't go wrong with either. The Walther is a little nicer built and also has a nicer trigger. I find the grip on the CZ a little less slippery in the summer. I upgraded to a fiber optic front on the walther, looking to do the same to the CZ
Both have been issue free and run great.
 
Sig P320, Solid pistol, lots of after market support and the best part is it is ambi friendly and very modular. If you don't like the grip size you can switch it for another grip entirely at a relatively low cost instead of messing about with interchangeable back straps etc. As well, if you decide you don't care for the polymer grip you can get one of the various metal grips. Plus its a Sig!
Definitely worth looking into.
 
Considering this is your first purchase, as was mine. Have you considered provisions for a Red Dot optic?. In other words the top of the slide just in front of the rear sight is "cut"/ "machined so as the Red dot optic can mount onto the handgun. Sometimes getting this done after can be more expensive than purchasing it that way from the factory, and some can't be done.

Thats the way I went, chose the optic ready model. Beretta Apx RDO/COMBAT 9mm. Lefty
 
The CZP10 probably loses out in the mag release (it's pretty stiff). The trigger on a CZP10 is excellent, but the PPQ is likely a bit better. I've never tried the trigger on a PPQ but I have tried a Canik and from what I've read they're pretty much equal. The price on the CZP10 is pretty damn good though, so you have to ask yourself if the slightly better trigger and a softer mag release on the PPQ is really worth the extra money.

A note on Canik: I owned a Canik and it's a GREAT gun, but the trigger reach is actually quite long, too long for me. I had to hold the gun a little off centre which would forced the rear of the action above the beaver tail to bang my rear thumb knuckle when recoiling. If you find large glovs a little loose then you might not do well with a Canik.
 
If you can, try both before you buy. If you can afford it, buy both and sell the one you don't like as much. If you can't then it's a bit of a toss up but both are going to be good quality. I think then, for me, it would come down to availability/cost of mags, holsters, reviews, etc.
 
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My choice is PPQ... but without pinocchio barrel....or at least a barrel that doesn't stick out as much, like this 106mm Jarvis barrel.
 
I would sway to walther, the Q5 is my ipsc gun with the Shield red dot and it fits my hand like a glove. Go to your LGS and play around with both. See if they will let you do a few mag changes and holster draws if you are going to end up in that direction.
 
The PPQ M2 5" is a decent pistol. The trigger is as good as it gets with a striker fired pistol. Accuracy is really very good. The PPQ uses a stepped chamber originally found in the Luger pistols back in the day. My PPQ M2 will shoot as tight or tighter groups than my CZ75 Shadowline off a bench which is saying the gun is very accurate. You won't be disappointed. Try one out before buying though. We all have our preferences.

Take Care

Bob
 
Had both and sold both. But the PPQ was superior in every way for me exept felt recoil because it sits higher than the P10F and lack of grip texture. P10 control are super stiff, mag release got decent after a while but the slide release is so stiff i needed both hand to use it and it doesnt get really better over time. If you slingshot its a non issue but for me it was a bummer. Also P10F grip texture feels terrible, sure its grippy but it feels terrible and i love sandpaper grip so its saying something. PPQ grip isnt grippy enough in comprisom but man that grip shape feel like holding hand with an angel lol!
 
LOVE my PPQ... That is my go-to recommendation for a polymer gun. Fits my hand like a glove, and the trigger is excellent. I've taken my M1 Navy on torturous pistol courses in the States and it was as reliable as all the Glocks, just easier to shoot IMHO.
 
I Own both, PPQ better quality/finish, I say buy the one you like best now because i'm sure you will be adding more to the collection, it becomes a bit of an addiction.
 
I put my vote in for the Walther PPQ m2 5 inch. I am a recent convert to Walther. I wished someone would have introduced Walther to me years ago. The trigger is probably the best out of the box for a polymer gun.
 
Personally I would avoid tupperware guns. I like steel for the weight of the gun. Less kick. With enough practice you will overcome this but there is a difference metal gun to tupperware. One of my favorite semi-auto is the CZ Shadow SP-01. And I have a lot of more expensive guns than that one.
 
P10f with a stipple job and HBI Tigger is pretty amazing. Stock texturing leaves something to be desired. The HBI on the p10 is probably the best trigger I've tried on a polymer gun.
 
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