Walther PPQ Q5 Match Steel Frame 9mm

Currently using a Shadow 2 in IPSC so I am pretty used to the weight of a steel frame.

Had high hopes for the Q5 SF as my possible first foray into Striker World.

I finally had a chance to handle one today while on a business trip to the GTA, (thanks for the great welcome FOC).

Sure looked nice and the trigger felt pretty good to me.
The trigger function felt more “solid” and “crisper” than the polymer’s.

But I was surprised at how nose-heavy the thing was.
Mind you, I didn’t have a loaded mag in it but somehow I doubt that would counterbalance the drooping nose.

And, the grips were just too small.
I have hands that are just a tad larger than normal but my little finger would not fit at all!

On a positive note I have cured my angst about whether to transition from the CZ :)
 
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Absolutely agree with the small grip. I've handled one at my local gun shop and I am afraid that I will pinch part of my pinky if I did a quick reload. I wear large size gloves. Didn't really find the noise heavy compared to the Shadow 2 OR, but did not like the trigger one bit, Glock with a couple of small parts switched out can be much nicer than the factory trigger on Q5SF and at a much much lower cost. Actually pretty disappointed. Saved me $2k, which is great! More money for ammo!
 
The SF version's grip has a 1/4" larger circumference than the plastic PPQ with medium insert. Perhaps the pro model with the magwell would fit giant hands better.
 
Magwells are not allowed in IPSC Production/Production Optics division. So that doesn't really help people who are most likely to buy these guns.

From IPSC.org: PPQ Q5 Match SF (Steel Frame), PPQ Q5 Match SF (Steel Frame) Champion (without detachable magwell). Champion is what Europeans call the Pro model sold in North America.
 
I had the chance to measure and compare the new SF model to the PPQ Q5 plastic model. I have the large grip insert in the plastic gun and they are virtually identical in circumference and grip length. the use of extended base mags should eliminate any concerns about the grip being too short but let me put it this way. No one ever complained about the plastic version having an uncomfortable grip. Quite the opposite. It was raved about having an extremely comfortable grip and superb trigger out of the box.

The new SF version has an identical grip and trigger so if you like the plastic version of the PPQ you will love the SF version. Its just that simple. It will not be everyone's cup of tea but is far ahead of any of the other striker fired pistols. Thats all it was intended to be.
 
We'll have the Steel Frame along with few other Walther pistols at Gagnon Shooting Center in Oshawa on July 20th from 10:00-4:00pm for anyone who wants to test fire them before purchase.
 
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