Strativarius

Anyone have any experience with this pistol?
I've been playing with one at my LGS. It just feels right in my hands. I really would like to pull the trigger (pun intended I guess) but I thought I would ask all ya'll first. I had a Walther PPS back when they first came out and really liked it, but then sold it.
I have my CC permit but currently don't take advantage of it. This pistol my change that.
I know its new, but anyone have any parting last words?

sp101er

I've shot one. The very knowledgeable counter guys at my very busy range say it's their go-to gun for anyone having problems hitting the target... Great ergonomics and accuracy. Natural pointer... I agree. It's state of the art for that price range IMHO.

I read a LOT of internet gun-chatter... The PPQ is as close to universally praised by owners as any gun I've read about.

GeminII

I got one last week. Long story short: believe what you have read. The gun IS that good! I've run about 500 rounds of different brands of JHP and FMJ though with no FTF and no FTE. Accuracy is AMAZING. To further what SP101 said, I took my sister's fam to the range for her birthday. She'd never fired a weapon. After performing dismally with my LC9, she hit a perfect bullseye with PPQ on her first shot. Then my 9 y/o tried his first shot ever after a little coaching on stance and recoil. Again, a bullseye. Though I'm not a great shot by any means, I am easily able to hit center target from 15m. So, accuracy - yeah.

Ergos, well - you've held it. You know. Feels like a Borg implant. Becomes your hand. I'd like to comment on the mag release, which seems to have drawn some negative attention. For ME, and I speak only for me, it is superior to a release button. Your grip does not change at all: it requires ZERO wrist action. Sweep the lever with your trigger or middle finger and it drops. Again, it feels like part of the hand.

Being somewhat new, the SAO nature of the gun initially intimidated me - especially for carry purposes. You rack it, and she's ready to make sweet love 15 times, very loudly. There is no safety. There is a very, very smalled chamber indicator on the right side. At this point in the game, my draw is Israeli style anyway (draw, rack, fire). I understand I have some growing to do. My carry permit should arrive in a few weeks. I initially thought I'd carry the LC9 (it's the purpose for which I bought it), but the PPQ feels like my sidearm now. With regard to size, for IWB, I've seen pictures of it concealed underneath a tucked shirt on pretty hefty guy - so this shouldn't be a problem.

Mags are expensive, but the Baby Desert Eagle 15 rnd mag is a perfect fit, made by same company.
In conclusion - I can't praise this machine highly enough. I hope you get a chance to try one out; any reservations you have will melt away. Hope that helps man. Let us know how things develop.

JimB120

The 9mm's are flawless, but there have been some problems with the 40s, mainly failures to feed.

It is ergonomically the best handgun I have ever held. It points naturally, and mine is incredibly accurate.

I did have a problem with it failing to go into battery with some 147gr reloads, because the shape of the bullet and the oal I had set was too long. It has run all commercial brands of ammo flawlessly. (except BVAC 115 JHP)

It had a light trigger at a little over 4 pounds and the shortest reset I have ever seen. My only reservation about the PPQ is that the trigger is so light, with no other safeties, it may be too light for daily carry.

I still carry Sigs, but I love shooting my PPQ.

Rivers2k

I stay away from anything made by Walther in the past 15 years. Walther before that was amazing.

Long story short I bought a PPK/S and sold it at a lost. FTF and FTE on every mag. Gun Smiths could fix it. S&W said they couldn't replicate the problem. I went on many forums full of other people having the same problem. They finally had a recall years later after I sold my gun at a loss.

Walther tolerances are so loose they sound like a baby rattle when you shake them that does it for me.

actionexpress

At one time, I had two PPQ 9mms. My wife really liked mine, and they were once $500 at bud's so I bought another one. Have since sold that one as she carries a little Kahr in her purse now and isn't much of a range guru.

That said, this one (a very early serial) has been nothing but spectacular. Have fired all sorts of ammo through it, 115gr, 147gr, handloads, +P, and etc.

Both of our PPQs were very solid. Mine has probably 2000 rounds or so through it with one FTF...the very first shot I fired. Since then, it's been a great gun, and has sold itself to several others at the range..lol



I have an S&W PPK/S, and it took a few trips to the range to become reliable. I think 200 rounds was where it would go through an entire mag perfectly.

The tolerances on my PPK were crazy tight, and I racked the slide a million times watching some old 007 movies to try to loosen it up a bit. I do think it helped.



I don't carry my PPQ, simply because I cause double taps all the time, and in bad situation, I'd rather have a heavy trigger.

kingpins9

I have heard nothing bad about the PPQ. And I read many, many gun forums during the course of a week.

Strativarius

Thanks for all the replies guys. About what I expected to hear, which was a little of everything. The soft trigger and lack of safety do worry me a little, at least as far as CC is concerned.

Unfortunately, my kid broke his leg on Monday, so my little nest egg for a Walther has been....reassigned.

So it looks like I'll be waiting a little longer. I actually went to check out the PPQ at my LGS again yesterday (Read: say goodbye) and alas, they already sold it. Currently on back order, so maybe it was all meant to be

banacek

Don't think the PPQ is CA compliant, so haven't seen one up close and personal. But here's Hickok45's review of the pistol...

Walther PPQ...


Walther PPQ Chapter 2...


He's very, very accurate with this gun!

JD77

I wish the PPQ was Mass. compliant. I've had 2 P99's and love that there are so many more accessories available for the PPQ when compared to P99's.

leftofcentre67

I went to the range today, and tried out the PPQ as it's something that I'm considering buying. Now I own revolvers, and an SR40, so I'm not really a fanatic about semi's.
But wow! WOW! 10 yards and I was grouping like crazy. Great sight radius. Fantastic sights, and that trigger...smooth as glass. Like Hickok says ...it's hard to miss with one.

Only problem is everywhere that sells PPQ's here in Canada I've seen are all sold out. (We can only have PPQ Navy's due to Canadian regulations.)

But if the PPQ M2 is coming out here, I'd gladly buy one.

DPris

The PPQ is the best of Walther's "plastic" pistols.
Period.
The best ergonomics overall I've found in any autopistol. Reliable, accurate enough.

And you can't judge Walther's current lineup by any of the S&W-made PPK/S or PPK pistols.

Denis

Parabellus

The misfortunate marriage of Walther and S&W is now a thing of the past. Many Walther lovers had bad experience with the PPK and PPK/S pistols made by S&W in Maine over the past several years. I took heed and made sure all mine were otherwise. I have a PPK 9mm kurz and PP 7.65mm both European from the mid '60s and a PPK/S 9mm kurz from Interarms USA. I love them all and the PPK/S has a permanent place in our family home defense plan.
My own go-to guns are my P99 AS pistols: 9mm for work and .40S&W for home. My wife keeps a P5 and a P22 handy for emergencies. My favorite handgun for the range is a P88. All these Walthers and more are pictured here.

The PPQ is still not on our state roster of 'safe' firearms so I may have to wait until I retire to a state thea respects the second amendment. When the day comes I will certainly take the plunge.

WayneJessie

Great gun.
Few options if you're into accessories
May be a tad large for CC
I've heard nothing but good about their trigger and accuracy.

MajMarine

Love the PPQ. I also have a PPK/S (made by Interarms). I didn't take to it quite as quickly as the PPQ. I know you're not asking about the PPK/S, just throwing it into the mix as a comparison between the two. I had to put a lot of rounds through the PPK/S before it felt broken in. The PPQ? Not nearly as many. Loved it from the first round.