New Walther PDP Optic Ready

[hkump]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0msO8RmqLw

Wow, looks like an upgraded PPQ. Probably gonna get this one. Anyone else like it???

 

[DAVE_M]

I know that Jim Dexter of Tactically Sound Training and Bill Blowers of Tap Rack Tactical have been shooting them for months. The targets they posted are impressive, but those same guys shoot lights out with anything you give them. The majority of the GunTuber videos out there, including the one you linked, don't really talk in depth about some things. Larry Vickers has a few videos out that touch on different features.

IMO, it's an optics ready pistol at $650 from a company known for making accurate pistols. I think they have a winner that will compete with Glock and Sig. I don't see many LEA switching over though. Jim confirmed it was designed to fit in P320 Safariland holsters and I've already seen some other parts configs from Walther, including a flat aluminum trigger. Another good thing is it can use existing Walther magazines.

All of that being said, I don't think I'll run out and buy one. It's too new and there isn't a ton of aftermarket support yet.

 

[JBP55]

He should have shown the trigger pull weight.

 

[hkump]

Just found out some more info:

https://www.recoilweb.com/walther-pdp-match-grade-performance-and-bar-brawl-toughness-165755.html

Looks like 4 pounds, 4 ounces on the trigger pull weight. Not bad.

 

[JBP55]

Just found out some more info:

https://www.recoilweb.com/walther-pdp-match-grade-performance-and-bar-brawl-toughness-165755.html

Looks like 4 pounds, 4 ounces on the trigger pull weight. Not bad.

That sounds good.

 

[jcdogfish]

Give us a review when you get one. It has big shoes to fill, but it is optic ready with a free plate. I wonder if this was spawned from chasing military/LE contracts. Would be great if it was cut for DPP optic with adapter plates for others. Looks good for the price point and I like Walthers.

 

[JBP55]

From Walther Page:

For anyone interested in their IOP Program.
THE IOP PROGRAM IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. ONCE CURRENT BACKORDERS ARE FILLED THE IOP PROGRAM WILL REOPEN.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE.
LAW ENFORCEMENT – INDIVIDUAL OFFICER PURCHASE

 

[JR1572]

I handled one recently and it’s pretty nice.

 

[burien]

https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/ID/263817 $520 LEO individual purchase price

 

[hkump]

https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/ID/263817 $520 LEO individual purchase price

Wow, that's a great deal.

 

[JBP55]

https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/ID/263817 $520 LEO individual purchase price

They only show the Compact and not the Full Size Model.

 

[burien]

https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/ID/263812

 

[JBP55]

https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/ID/263812

Walther now has a 5" model.

 

[DAVE_M]

They also make a compact 5 inch, so it’s a bit confusing.

 

[burien]

They have a 4*, 4.5* and a 5* all compact or full-size versions, 15 or 18 round magazines well shoot y’all convinced me, just ordered a 4.5 full size 18rd why not try and it comes with 3 mags, nice of walther to hook us up.