Walther PPQ Q5 Match 9mm ####

[North_Sylva]

 

[North_Sylva]

 

[LAV]

If you had to choose: Shadow 2 or the PPQ Q5/APEX

I have a PPQ M2 5” 9mm and a Shadow 2. I have used both in IPSC. Out of the box, I am more accurate with the PPQ (out to 25m). I shoot 147g in both guns. At the moment, I prefer the weight of the Shadow 2 and its recoil. I find the factory mags drop consistently better on the PPQ vs the CZ factory mags during competition. I prefer the red fibre optic on the Shadow 2 vs the Walther sights. My hands are medium size, and I use the largest hand grip adapter on the PPQ. The checker pattern on the Shadow 2 is way tougher (and grippier) on my hands than the PPQ which works fine for me. My thumb catches on the slide release often with the PPQ preventing the slide from holding open when empty - I have modified my grip, and this has only happened to me once with the Shadow 2. Lastly, I can strip and clean the PPQ easier than the Shadow 2. Hope that helps.

 

[LAV]

Forgot to add, triggers are comparable on both guns - very good. However, the PPQ does not have a heavier DA pull (like the Shadow 2 can) and in IPSC no need to worry about putting the hammer down after the “load and make ready” command.

 

[bladerogers]

if only it weren't for that giant slide release getting in the way of my combat hold...

 

[North_Sylva]

http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/uspsa/walther-q5.pdf

 

[Loosethoughts]

what a beautiful pistol!

 

[beket]

hey, what's the watch brand/model?
sorry for unusual question )

 

[Sakoman .308]

Nice pictures, the pistol isn't bad either.

 

[North_Sylva]

hey, what's the watch brand/model?
sorry for unusual question )

https://www.tourbywatches.com/collection/pilot-42/

 

[hertz_donut]

Hey there. Probably not the right forum for this but...
Love the gun. Haven't used it all that much. Maybe 400 rounds.
Still having issues with racking a loaded mag with the slide closed. Does it just need more break-in time?
thanks for the tips!

 

[LAV]

Are you having issues with the 10 round factory mags or with longer mags that are pinned? Does it only happen with a fully loaded mag?

 

[hertz_donut]

Are you having issues with the 10 round factory mags or with longer mags that are pinned? Does it only happen with a fully loaded mag?

Happens with factory 10 rounders and pinned mags. Way worse with the pinned ones though. I can't even get a full mag seated with the slide closed.

 

[Glenf]

Question...........are those blue triggers stock or aftermarket?

They are stock on Q5 match. Best striker trigger I’ve felt from the factor.

 

[Jgugz]

Eye candy for sure

 

[J_K_S]

Bump for a great pistol!

 

[NickVR]

So tempting for Production Optics.. if only spare magazines weren't so damn expensive..

 

[shawnboy]

Going to give SIG one more month to make things right with the P320 debacle and then I will close the deal on a couple of these if things don't get done.

 

[ltarnasky]

So tempting for Production Optics.. if only spare magazines weren't so damn expensive..

thats the truth. and tough to find right now lol

Hey there. Probably not the right forum for this but...
Love the gun. Haven't used it all that much. Maybe 400 rounds.
Still having issues with racking a loaded mag with the slide closed. Does it just need more break-in time?
thanks for the tips!

I have not had a problem with the factory 10 mags or the newly purchased 10 mags.

 

[darks1d3]

Still having issues with racking a loaded mag with the slide closed. Does it just need more break-in time?

I had the same issue with mine. It seem to depend on the ammo though. Particularly 147 grain flat point.