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Any thoughts on Walther's new PDP?

dadoser

dadoser

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(I know this is an SA forum,,,,but)
I was looking at them hard online today. I've got a PPS M2 I really like and a PPQ SC.
I decided I want the PDP Compact 4" (Probably sell the PPQ SC).

Anyone else looking at these?
Any thoughts on the model/firearm?

Thanks in advance for any perspective -
 
It looks like a decent gun. I know that Walther has been lobbying very hard for their handguns to be adopted by police departments and other law enforcement agencies. I know that a few of the local agencies are finally looking at adopting red-dot optics, which opens up a huge market for departments who would be looking to replace their entire fleet of handguns with optics-ready models. I'm assuming this new model is aimed as much at LE groups as it is to the civilian market.

I think we're getting spoiled to numerous companies all releasing excellent handguns. Walther has a good reputation, and I assume the PDP will be another solid offering. As far as how it compares to other handguns on the market, I think it will probably just be a matter of personal preference.
 
Walther make great pistols and the PPQ M2 is very good, but despite “one of the best triggers in the business” it never really made much of an impression on me. I’ve owned a polymer PPQ and the Q4 SF and sold them both. I had hopes that the PDP would be a quantum jump for them, but it really looks like a PPQ with a face lift.
 
Got in today, he still had it.

Have a DeltaPoint Pro coming...but do you think I can find an adapter plate for it anywhere?
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Having a custom Walther PPQ m2 5" has been nice, but I've always had a complaint about the grip being a bit too slick with sweaty hands. Seeing that the new Walther PDP resolves this complaint, i will now proclaim that I WILL have one... This I swear!

I have high hopes that it should be able to outdo these 14-yard results from the PPQ:
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Bassbob said:
I was responding to gglass with the PDP.

I specifically bought the 2019 model VP9 because I wanted iron sights for my carry 9. I did swap out the stock ones for Truglo TFX Pros. I F'n love that gun.
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This is my fifth VP9.

Third in possession, though...one went to a buddy, another (my sk) got traded for a rare variant USP, and I just sold one to a friend's daughter.
 
I like Walther and think they make great pistols with really good triggers. I’m curious on this new PDP and will follow up on it.
 
Somehow I managed to get one at a local gun shop. So My first impressions are.
It looks good, has a pretty good grip texture. The slide is a bit wider than my XD Mod.2 and roughly the same length. The grip is smaller but not micro small. It fits perfectly in my giant hands. My favorite part is the trigger. The wall is immediate and quick. Unlike the XD Mod.2 trigger has resistance before the wall. The reset feels the same though. The dissemble is easy. The serrations on the slide are wicked. The optic seat cover is plastic and I didn't even find that out till I took it off. I like it so far. My wife and I are excited to take it to the range on her upcoming birthday. Downside is it doesn't come with any optic plate adapters. But you can request one free of charge.
 

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I'm sure it's a great pistol. But I'm having a hard time figuring out the business case for it at this point in time. Looks like a standard service pistol, so I assume they're targeting LE, and military contracts. Gonna be difficult to compete with Glock in that market, especially with the huge disadvantage they'll be at with accessories compatibility in that market. I don't see the US military shopping around for awhile after adopting Sigs. I guess foreign military contracts maybe shopping? But military contracts are few and far in between. Sure they put in big orders, but they do so every couple decades.

In terms of size and weight, to put it bluntly, for the CCW market, this thing is already obsolete compared to g43x, p365, hellcat.
 
bigx5murf said:
I'm sure it's a great pistol. But I'm having a hard time figuring out the business case for it at this point in time. Looks like a standard service pistol, so I assume they're targeting LE, and military contracts. Gonna be difficult to compete with Glock in that market, especially with the huge disadvantage they'll be at with accessories compatibility in that market. I don't see the US military shopping around for awhile after adopting Sigs. I guess foreign military contracts maybe shopping? But military contracts are few and far in between. Sure they put in big orders, but they do so every couple decades.

In terms of size and weight, to put it bluntly, for the CCW market, this thing is already obsolete compared to g43x, p365, hellcat.
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I think they saw the need for an optic ready pistol besides the Q5 and Q4SF.
 
SimonRL said:
I think they saw the need for an optic ready pistol besides the Q5 and Q4SF.
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The Q5 and Q4SF imo, were targeting the competition shooters market. I don't see the PDP being an attractive option in that market with the 4" barrel. Consequently, I don't see the Q5 and Q4 being an attractive modern service pistol with their comparatively heavy weights. A competitor on the other hand, may appreciate the contribution of the weight to follow up shots.
 
bigx5murf said:
The Q5 and Q4SF imo, were targeting the competition shooters market. I don't see the PDP being an attractive option in that market with the 4" barrel. Consequently, I don't see the Q5 and Q4 being an attractive modern service pistol with their comparatively heavy weights. A competitor on the other hand, may appreciate the contribution of the weight to follow up shots.
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My point exactly. I had a Q4 SF and it was like holding a concrete block. It shot great, but it got sold.
 
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