Avoid buying a Walther PDP

[gsparesa]

I am one of those lucky persons that escaped from California. I got my CPL for the state of Washington. So, I decided to get me a new 9mm pistol to celebrate. I decided on the Walther PDP because the grip felt fantastic, trigger amazing (for a striker fired) and it was well within my budget. That is when I fell into the slippery hole. I found the pistol to be very easy to "rack-the-slide" and it soon became my favorite range gun. I never had a pistol with optics before and since the PDP was cut for red-dot sights I decided to add one. I replaced the plastic sights with steel back-up sights and a Holosun 507C optic sight. I also purchased a surefire X300U since I have decided that this pistol will become my home defense gun. Well, I am here to tell you that I went down a $1,375.97 rabbit hole on this project. The Red-dot optic, steel sights and light cost more that the pistol itself. This is what I get for purchasing a pistol cut for optics!

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[titsonritz]

So why are we avoiding it?

 

[DirectDrive]

Nice pistola !

(gotta pay to play)

 

[Nosferatu]

Sounds like a real piece of junk. I hope you can dump it and with a few years of counseling, be able to move onto something else, like a Lorcin or Hi Point.

 

[John Gault]

Nice setup..
Where did you find a holster?

 

[2Wheels4Ever]

So why are we avoiding it?

Because clickbait got your view.

 

[DirectDrive]

Because clickbait got your view.

I hate it when I get trolled up by a n00b.

 

[P7M13]

I have a paperclip. Trade ya.

 

[titsonritz]

I wish Walther would come out with an M1 version, I'd be all over it. As it is I might just get a PPQ M1 and cut for an optic or pick up a PDP slide.

 

[aksu747]

Stay away from the 2011's then, if you thought the PDP was a money trap.

 

[RedRover]

 

[titsonritz]

Stay away from the 2011's then, if you thought the PDP was a money trap.

I want one though, I've bought a few mags for it and one of these day I'm gonna jump on it. Beretta is even worse, I got about 30-35 mags for it when I finally pick one up.

 

[DirectDrive]

I want one though, I've bought a few mags for it and one of these day I'm gonna jump on it. Beretta is even worse, I got about 30-35 mags for it when I finally pick one up.

I found a 92A1 NIB (Shoot Straight) for $499 a while back and grabbed it.
In the meantime I was stocking up on mags.
Beretta
MecGar
Airtronics
CheckMate
NIW USGI mags are a great resource

 

[titsonritz]

I found a 92A1 NIB (Shoot Straight) for $499 a while back and grabbed it.
In the meantime I was stocking up on mags.
Beretta
MecGar
Airtronics
CheckMate
NIW USGI mags are a great resource

That would be hard to pass up, I'm leaning toward a Vertec frame.

 

[nwslopoke]

Sounds like a real piece of junk. I hope you can dump it and with a few years of counseling, be able to move onto something else, like a Lorcin or Hi Point.

You have to go with what fits. I have options, including a Walther, but my Bersa usually ends up with me most days. Thank goodness I don't find Hi Points comfortable.

 

[Saladfarmer]

Sounds like a real piece of junk. I hope you can dump it and with a few years of counseling, be able to move onto something else, like a Lorcin or Hi Point.

Oh , he can do better than that picked up a Sterling 25 acp for $75.00 last year, might have been less. Pretty sure It hadn't fired more than 10 rounds. That way he can really piss off the perp who crosses his path. You can only throw a hi point so far.

 

[mkwerx]

I fondled one at the gun range today (they have a full service shop, smith, and cafe onsite) - it was a damn nice piece! They had 3 price tiers - General Public - $710 + tax, Low level member was, IIRC $685, and the top tier membership was $659. Its a gun that could certainly tempt me away from my M&P if it shoots well. I might see if they have one available to rent next time we visit.

 

[titsonritz]

I fondled one at the gun range today (they have a full service shop, smith, and cafe onsite) - it was a damn nice piece! They had 3 price tiers - General Public - $710 + tax, Low level member was, IIRC $685, and the top tier membership was $659. Its a gun that could certainly tempt me away from my M&P if it shoots well. I might see if they have one available to rent next time we visit.

I'm curious if you have handled the PPQ and your comparative thoughts

 

[mkwerx]

I'm curious if you have handled the PPQ and your comparative thoughts

I did not. They had a couple PPQ's in the case - tricked out race editions - but the shop was busy with customers actually buying guns, so I only fondled the stuff I hadn't fondled before.

 

[Member 3687]

I have the Walther PPQ M2 Q4 Tactical and love the heck out of it. I got the chance to shoot my buddies PDP and for me it was a tossup as to which one I liked better. The PDP has a more squared slide making it easier to manipulate with sweaty hands and the optics mount does not remove the rear site.

Both grips felt great to me and both shoot well so they are equal in that respect.

I feel the PPQ looks better, I will say more tacti-cool with its rounded edges but that is my opinion. I will probably get a PDP down the road with the same grip size so I can use my spare mags on both.

They are a great gun, so enjoy it.