Walther PPQ (Polizei Pistole Quick defense)

Semi-Automatic Pistol

Germany | 2011

"The Walther PPQ semi-automatic pistol continues the long-running and well-established Walther personal firearms tradition."

Performance
Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Walther PPQ (Polizei Pistole Quick defense). Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.

165 ft
50.3 m | 55.0 yds
Max.Eff.Range

45
Rounds-Per-Minute
Rate-of-Fire

1,340 ft/sec
408 m/sec
Muzzle Velocity

Physical
The physical qualities of the Walther PPQ (Polizei Pistole Quick defense). Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.

180 mm
7.09 in
O/A Length

102 mm
4.02 in
Barrel Length

1.36 lb
0.62 kg
Weight

Semi-Automatic; Short Recoil; Locked Breech
Action

9x19mm Parabellum; 9x21mm; .40 S&W; .45 ACP
Caliber(s)

10-, 12, 14-, 15-, or 17-round detachable box magazine (model dependent)
Feed

3-Dot Iron.
Sights

Variants
Notable series variants as part of the Walther PPQ (Polizei Pistole Quick defense) Semi-Automatic Pistol family line.

PPQ - Base Series Name

PPQ Tactical Navy - Maritime model with revised action

PPQ Tactical Navy SD - Based on Tactical Navy with longer barrel/slide and threaded muzzle.

PPQ First Edition - U.S. market model of Tactical Navy SD.

PPQ M2 - Button-style magazine release controls

PP2 M2 5" Sport - Competition shooting model with 5" barrel assembly.

PPQ Simunition FX - Training aid

PPQ Red Gun - Training aid

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Using market response to their earlier P88 and P99 semi-automatic pistols, Walther engineers designed a successor from the existing foundation, integrating an improved trigger function to a revised grip, frame and slide combination. The result is the Walther "PPQ" which, if it falls within one's budget, makes for a solid and reliable polymer sidearm worthy of the Walther name.

The backstrap is replaceable (small, medium and large sizes offered) to suit user comfort and ribbing at the front and rear sides of the slide give the shooter options when racking. Low-profile sights (3-dot polymer, rear adjustable for windage) are appropriately fitted front and aft over the slide with metal self-illuminated sights being optional. The grip is stout and well-contoured for a firm hold. The various controls common to semi-automatics are found where expected along the sides of the gun - doubled on both sides of the frame for ambidextrous operation. A section of Picatinny rail under the muzzle allows for the fitting of tactical flashlights or aimers. Three safeties are fitted - two drop and a firing pin block to allow for safer ready-carry.

The new product addition has been praised for its reworked trigger feel (5.6lb pull, .4" travel and .1" trigger reset). Ergonomics are also a plus as is reliability and shooters have commented positively on the gun's weight and its shooting action, the latter being described as "fun". The PPQ is primarily offered in both 9mm and .40S&W forms resulting in magazine capacities of 11 and 5 rounds, respectively.

Several variants have emerged since the product's inception - the PPQ "Tactical Navy" is something of a maritime model with revised firing mechanism. The PPQ "Tactical Navy SD" follows suit but has a longer barrel with threaded muzzle. The PPQ "First Edition" is the Tactical Navy SD for the U.S. market. The PPQ Simulation FX and Red Gun models are training models with various differences.

The PPQ M2 appeared in 2013 and shifts the design to a button-style magazine release as opposed to the more European-minded trigger ring "paddles". The PPQ M2 5" Sport, appearing in 2014, has been given a 5" barrel length and appropriate slide change for competition shooting.

The Taiwanese National Police Agency is a known active operator of the Walther PPQ M2 series.

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Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the Walther PPQ (Polizei Pistole Quick defense). Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national small arms listing.

Contractor(s): Carl Walther GmbH - Germany

[ Germany; Taiwan; United States ]

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