Long term Walther PPQ owners...what say ye?

[Buzznrose]

I have an opportunity to buy a new PPQ 9MM for a good deal.

Looking for inputs from folks who’ve owned one for a while and how it shoots and is holding up. Thanks!

 

[rust collector]

I have owned one for a couple years, bought used from Cabela's. I have had no issues and prefer it to my other 9mm striker guns, but I have not put thousands of rounds through it at this point (I know, shame on me). The trigger is good, the gun works reliably with ball and defense rounds, and it shoots to point of aim. Ergos are great and while it has that uniquely Walther design, I prefer a contoured slide to the squared off types that have become so common. I would recommend that you add it to the remuda, and in this market you will make money if you don't love it.

 

[5-SHOTS]

I don't have a PPQ but I do have a P99 AS with full ambi controls and long magazine release paddle, just like the original PPQ.
They are pretty much the same guns so I think I can share my experience.
I have shot 5000 factory rounds with my P99 chambered for the 9x21 IMI cartridge (I'm from Italy), all of them 124gr FMJ-RN and all of them were pretty hot stuff because here for some reason factory rounds are loaded that way. Not one single problem and the gun seems to have shot 500 rounds, not 5000. Pretty impressed with the durability of the internal finish. I keep it well lubed but I'm still impressed. I don't carry so I can't comment on the durability of the external finish.
I trust it so much that it is my nightstand gun.

 

[Buzznrose]

I would recommend that you add it to the remuda, and in this market you will make money if you don't love it.

Thank you!

Sorry, I think it’s a typo but can’t figure out what “ Rumuda” is and curious...

 

[rust collector]

A remuda is the pool of horses available to cowboys to saddle up and ride. Spanish origin, I think. New ones are obtained and the old or ailing horses are rotated out to maintain a good collection of working animals. Sorry for the arcane reference, but every once in awhile I revert back to my Zane Grey era (reading, not riding).

 

[Buzznrose]

A remuda is the pool of horses available to cowboys to saddle up and ride. Spanish origin, I think. New ones are obtained and the old or ailing horses are rotated out to maintain a good collection of working animals. Sorry for the arcane reference, but every once in awhile I revert back to my Zane Grey era (reading, not riding).

Thanks much! Love the reference...and will be borrowing it!

I didn’t read much Zane Grey...but I read a lot of Louis L’Amour...will have to pick up a couple books. Any recommendations?

 

[Jimbo80]

When you consider the competition (P320, VP9, G19, etc) I find the PPQ to be equal if not superior to all of them. The stock trigger is really top shelf (except for the trigger safety). I personally prefer the P99AS to the Q but if you get a great deal you won't be disappointed.

 

[triplebike]

I own a PPQ 9MM (M1). It is quite simply a outstanding handgun. I have well over 5000 rds through it without a single problem. Eats everything I feed it flawlessly. I shoot it more accurately than any other handgun I've ever owned and I owned a bunch of them. It still looks like the day I brought it, typical German engineering. I wanted to replace my recoil spring assembly after 5000 rds, which I typically do with all my centerfire handguns. Called Walther to purchase a replacement (nothing wrong with the original) Told them the recoil was fine just wanted to purchase a backup. Had it in my hand 3 days later no charge. Excellent customer service. Of all my handguns there are only two that I depend on to protect myself and my family, The PPQ is number one. I will never sell it and it will be passed down to my youngest son when I'm gone. Flawless design, beautifully built , extremely accurate. It is truly one of the finest 9MM handguns available, PERIOD!

 

[Tallball]

I might shoot my 9mm 1911, CZ75, or Sig P229 a little better. Maybe not.

Itś certainly my best-shooting polymer striker-fired 9mm pistol, out of many.

Walther PPQ M2

• Tallball
• Dec 21, 2018

 

[JDR]

I have shot my Glocks alongside PPQ’s and P99 AS’s several times and the Walthers are at least as good as any of my Glocks, possibly better. There are more aftermarket sight options for the Glocks, but I never found stock Walther sights to be objectionable,

I have a Walther PPS-M2 and it is one of my favorite carry guns, I prefer it to the Sig P365 I had a chance to try out.

 

[sigarms228]

I bought a 9MM Walther PPQ right after they first came out. Mine has Smith and Wesson stamped on it because they were the importer for Walther at the time. I have at least a few thousand rounds through it and never a problem with the wide variety of ammo I have tried I have tried in it. Most find it pretty easy to shoot the Walther PPQ accurately and I think the fine trigger helps with that. Finish is very durable on it.

Walther also makes the optics ready Q5 Match slide assembly that one can purchase and put on their PPQ.

https://www.armageddon-arms.com/products/accessories-walther-2834758-723364214714-4663

 

[Buzznrose]

Decided to pick up the new PPQ today. Came with three mags which was a nice surprise...I thought it would only have two mags.

If it works out, I’ll probably add another after the holidays.

 

[wanderinwalker]

Decided to pick up the new PPQ today. Came with three mags which was a nice surprise...I thought it would only have two mags.

If it works out, I’ll probably add another after the holidays.

Very nice choice! I see I'm late to the party to add encouragement, but you've already gotten your new Walther.

At any rate, I've had my Walther PPQ M1 for about 4.5 years now. I picked it up used, right when I started a stint working at a gunshop full-time. I personally find the Walther far superior to any Glock I've ever owned, so much so I sold or traded off all of my Glocks and accessories. In my hands, the Walther shoots as easily as a good 1911 or medium-frame S&W revolver, which is my standard of "Yeah, I can hit that from here" with a handgun.

I don't have a large amount of rounds through my Walther, maybe in the 2500-3000 round range. In that time it has never failed to feed, fire or extract. I did find myself accidentally dropping the magazine a couple of times early on while learning how to grip it for best shooting. It turns out even with my small-medium size hands, I shoot it best with the LARGE backstrap installed. This also solved the magazine-drop issue by giving me enough real estate to hang on to. (Side note: I see several of the other posters also have the LARGE insert installed on their pistols.) Recoil can feel a little snappy with hot hardball or defensive ammo, especially if I've been shooting lots of .45 ACP target loads in my 1911. But the PPQ is very accurate and easy to get good hits with; a 4" steel plate or the head-box of an IDPA silhouette is almost a give-me shot from 25-yards.

Even though the aftermarket isn't especially deep for the Walther, I personally don't find it needs much other than a decent set of sights, a good holster and spare magazines. My pistol wears a set of Trijicon HDs with a green dot on the front sight, and I haven't wanted to change anything else out. Just add ammo, use up and repeat as often as possible.

 

[ProPhetiQ]

I've had multiple PPQs for years now, and believe they are one of the top plastic fantastics. I've gone thru Glock, H&K, Sig, CZ, Ruger, etc....and have been able to try out most new offerings and still come back to PPQs....for me they have the best ergos, suoer reliable and are far more accurate than ill ever be

 

[jabram]

I have the PPQ M1, there is not a better striker fire trigger on any gun. Egros and trigger is much better than my G19s. The only negative there is a little more muzzle flip on the PPQ but not a big deal. I can understand folks trading off their Glocks and keeping the PPQs.

 

[Fine Figure of a Man]

I like everything about my PPQ M1. The paddle mag release should be on every pistol.

 

[Mosin Bubba]

Very nice choice! I see I'm late to the party to add encouragement, but you've already gotten your new Walther.

At any rate, I've had my Walther PPQ M1 for about 4.5 years now. I picked it up used, right when I started a stint working at a gunshop full-time. I personally find the Walther far superior to any Glock I've ever owned, so much so I sold or traded off all of my Glocks and accessories. In my hands, the Walther shoots as easily as a good 1911 or medium-frame S&W revolver, which is my standard of "Yeah, I can hit that from here" with a handgun.

I don't have a large amount of rounds through my Walther, maybe in the 2500-3000 round range. In that time it has never failed to feed, fire or extract. I did find myself accidentally dropping the magazine a couple of times early on while learning how to grip it for best shooting. It turns out even with my small-medium size hands, I shoot it best with the LARGE backstrap installed. This also solved the magazine-drop issue by giving me enough real estate to hang on to. (Side note: I see several of the other posters also have the LARGE insert installed on their pistols.) Recoil can feel a little snappy with hot hardball or defensive ammo, especially if I've been shooting lots of .45 ACP target loads in my 1911. But the PPQ is very accurate and easy to get good hits with; a 4" steel plate or the head-box of an IDPA silhouette is almost a give-me shot from 25-yards.

Even though the aftermarket isn't especially deep for the Walther, I personally don't find it needs much other than a decent set of sights, a good holster and spare magazines. My pistol wears a set of Trijicon HDs with a green dot on the front sight, and I haven't wanted to change anything else out. Just add ammo, use up and repeat as often as possible.

Stop it! I'm out of gun money right now!

 

[Louca]

I don't have a PPQ but I do have a P99 AS with full ambi controls and long magazine release paddle, just like the original PPQ.
They are pretty much the same guns ...

Similar to 5-SHOTS, except I have BOTH the PPQ and the P99 AS. Really, really like them both - A LOT. I got the PPQ first and have put thousands of rounds through it. No problems, consistent precision, nice consistent trigger, fits my hand, good grip angle for me - I cannot think of anything I do not like about it. But, I got the P99 because, for carrying, I wanted to be able to carry it in a de-cocked state (i.e. first shot is DA). Except for the trigger actions (PPQ is SAO; P99 is DA/SA), I cannot tell much of a difference between them. I can say with a VERY high degree of confidence, you will probably really like the PPQ. Virtually everyone that has tried out my PPQ really liked it, including hard-core Glock fans.

Having said all that, I must disclose that I am considering selling the PPQ since the P99 is the only one I carry, and they are so much alike I feel like I have unnecessary redundancy. I actually had a hard time writing that last sentence, but it's hard justifying having two almost alike pistols. Wait. My wife loves shooting the PPQ, and does so very well! That does it - it stays!

 

[Ignition Override]

For what it's worth, as with other P99 AS owners, mine has seen about 900 rounds over about a year and a half.
Perfect function, reliability.

With this excellent DA/SA "Striker-Fired" gun, I can't imagine a handgun which limits operation to only SA.

Is it quite possible that somebody in your future (even family, or a friend) might want to carry it, and would prefer the DA/SA option, but with your gun they won't have these choices?

Youtube: "Walther P99 vs. PPQ 9mm Pistols"...."Sootch".

 

[Buzznrose]

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Is it quite possible that somebody in your future (even family, or a friend) might want to carry it, and would prefer the DA/SA option, but with your gun they won't have these choices?

Youtube: "Walther P99 vs. PPQ 9mm Pistols"...."Sootch".

Edited due to poor tone of my original post (unintentional)

A P99 is not an option I’m considering....nor is any other handgun at this time.

The PPQ was an “opportunity” purchase. The choice was simply “buy or pass” on a PPQ at what I felt was a good value ($450).

At some point, I may look into a P99 based on all the positive feedback.

Thanks much for your comment on the quality of your Walther firearm. I appreciate the info.

 

[Lennyjoe]

I have 2 and want more. Both are M2 versions and I love em both.

The Navy 9mm is my most recent purchase and shoots like a dream.