Walther PPQ M2

[wtburnette]

I'll do that. I'm getting a chance to shoot a M1 next Wednesday if all goes well. Hopefully, if things go well, I'll have a M2 sometime afterwards. Trying to decide if I want to wait for the next 1500 or just order online...

 

[Shift Zombie]

I put over 10k through my mk1 before I decided I shot just about any other 9mm better with less training to boot. There was the occasional failure to lock back due to the size of the slide lock and a grip with high thumbs. Then there's the difficult to procure magazines and lack of after market support. All that being said, it was reliable, cool, and as accurate as you could make it.

 

[noone1569]

I just picked up a PPQ M2 in 9mm last week; shot it today at BGR. Loved the thing; posted a thread here with a mild review. Anyone that ever wants to try one out, feel free to let me know, and I'll meet up with you at the Range.

 

[wtburnette]

I just picked up a PPQ M2 in 9mm last week; shot it today at BGR. Loved the thing; posted a thread here with a mild review. Anyone that ever wants to try one out, feel free to let me know, and I'll meet up with you at the Range.

I might have to take you up on that sometime. I'm shooting an M1 this Wednesday thanks to TopDog and am curious if there's any noticeable difference between the models.

 

[noone1569]

I might have to take you up on that sometime. I'm shooting an M1 this Wednesday thanks to TopDog and am curious if there's any noticeable difference between the models.

Certainly!

 

[wtburnette]

Well, I finally got to shoot a PPQ today. Thanks to TopDog for allowing me to shoot it and 2 other Walthers that he had. We met up over at Indy Trading Post, my first visit there and we proceeded to try each others handguns out. I enjoyed shooting both the PPS and P99C (anti stress or anti panic, I don't recall the exact nomenclature). Both were very nice. I was impressed the PPS was pretty comfortable to shoot for such a thin, light gun. I wasn't as accurate with it as the PPQ, but they are two different types of handgun.

The Walther PPQ is amazing! I really, really liked it. It was an absolute joy to shoot and the trigger is phenomenal. Very similar to my Glock 34 trigger, very light and smooth, without being too light. TopDog's PPQ was a M1, so now I'm trying to decide between the M1 and M2. I'm sure I would be happy with either. I was very glad that TopDog enjoyed firing both my M&P VTAC and the G34. I now have him hooked on the G34 and he says it will be his next handgun purchase

All in all, it was a fantastic lunch break and I will be ordering myself a PPQ soon. Thanks again TopDog!

 

[TopDog]

Well, I finally got to shoot a PPQ today. Thanks to TopDog for allowing me to shoot it and 2 other Walthers that he had. We met up over at Indy Trading Post, my first visit there and we proceeded to try each others handguns out. I enjoyed shooting both the PPS and P99C (anti stress or anti panic, I don't recall the exact nomenclature). Both were very nice. I was impressed the PPS was pretty comfortable to shoot for such a thin, light gun. I wasn't as accurate with it as the PPQ, but they are two different types of handgun.

The Walther PPQ is amazing! I really, really liked it. It was an absolute joy to shoot and the trigger is phenomenal. Very similar to my Glock 34 trigger, very light and smooth, without being too light. TopDog's PPQ was a M1, so now I'm trying to decide between the M1 and M2. I'm sure I would be happy with either. I was very glad that TopDog enjoyed firing both my M&P VTAC and the G34. I now have him hooked on the G34 and he says it will be his next handgun purchase

All in all, it was a fantastic lunch break and I will be ordering myself a PPQ soon. Thanks again TopDog!

Yes Sir first time I shot a Glock 34, now I am hooked. Certainly will be my next handgun purchase. Just my opinion but the 34 was nicer than the M&P VTAC, not to offend the loyal M&P fan boys as it was a very nice shooter, I am a Glock fan from way back.

 

[wtburnette]

I feel the same way. I like the VTAC, no doubt about it, but the Glock 34 and the Walther PPQ are nicer to me, IMO.

 

[wtburnette]

Thought I'd share a couple of the targets from today's range visit. I've only been shooting for about 4 months, so I'm not fantastic, but I was pretty proud of a couple of my attempts with the PPQ. As noted on the target, I believe this was at 7M.

 

[rhino]

Do the M1 and M2 versions use the same magazines?

 

[Que]

Do the M1 and M2 versions use the same magazines?

No, they do not.

 

[Hop]

Do the M1 and M2 versions use the same magazines?

That would unfortunately be a no.

From Walther:
"PPQ M1 mags will only work with the M1 PPQ (classic) firearm which has a lever release on the trigger guard."
"PPQ M2 mags will only work with the M2 PPQ firearm (new for 2013) with a thumb mag release."

 

[Hop]

Owned by not doing a page refresh. Que beats me to the punch.

 

[rhino]

That kinda sucks. Didn't FN do a similar switch with their FNP/FNX/FNS?

 

[TopDog]

That kinda sucks. Didn't FN do a similar switch with their FNP/FNX/FNS?

Yes they did, I have 7 or 8 FNP mags and was disappointed when the FNX came out that it used a different magazine. Rats!

Note that with the Walther they are two completely different magazine releases. One is a paddle on the trigger guard and the other is a button on the side. Fournatly the Magnum research Baby Eagle fast action mags work with the PPQ M1 which are on an average $10 cheaper.

 

[IndyT0m]

I'm looking to feed my handgun addiction again

Anyone have a Walther PPQ M2 that could give me some feedback? I've heard they're excellent shooters and have one of the best triggers for a striker fired gun and a great grip. I see Grab a Gun, Dean's Gun Shop and Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore all have them for around $550 shipped which seems reasonable.

That is a Good Deal on a PPQ. I am also one that prefers the Walther trigger guard magazine release. It's very intuitive but I understand your point about wanting the same magazine release on all your guns. Personally, I like variety. ;-)

 

[wtburnette]

Ugh, checked my finances last night in prelude to ordering my PPQ and found I have to wait till my bonus next month

 

[Brandon812]

It's only 1 month wait, Tom. You can do it. Worth the wait judging from your tryout with TopDog... seem like walther is the way to go for compact, range fun.

 

[wtburnette]

I know Brandon, but I was all set to order last night when I realized funds weren't available. A month is a long time when you want something this bad...lol!

 

[Brandon812]

Lol. I know it. Its hard to kick the addiction. When we want it we want it NOW!!