Walther PPQ 9mm Review

A quick glance at what's included with the gun and some of it's attractive features. It's a fantastic piece and I can't wait to see more of them around!

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• Walther PPQ
• PPQ
• P99
• PPS
• PPK
• 9mm
• range
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• unboxing
• weapons review

[FirstPistolSammy]

hows the accuracy on ppq at like 25 yards?

I like the P99 but want to give the PPQ a chance to a possible as my to go pistol.

How about the reliability? I know the P99 is like mud/sand/ice proof. lol

Its new and still have little info in it.

[hardataq]

@FirstPistolSammy I was shooting in the other video at 25 yards and I was probably 10% more accurate than I am with my Glock 19, and I fully attribute that to the easier trigger pull. It's not failed one me once, however if you limp-wrist at all the slide won't lock back on the final shot, but that's technique, not the gun.

[arcteryxbird]

Why was your P99 "in the shop"? I have heard of others having problems with theirs...do you foresee the same issues with the PPQ? I appreciate your review and input on this

[hardataq]

@arcteryxbird The striker safety wasn't disengaging maybe 10% of the time in AS mode. It's a very rare problem in comparison to how many P99's are in service around the world, and doesn't shake my confidence in carrying it at all. S&W has insane customer service, and they had my gun to them within a day and are working on it right now, should have it back shortly. Given that the PPQ doesn't have the AS trigger, I don't foresee it being a problem with this.

[PPQ9GUNNER]

Thank you so much for putting this video out bro. I saw the youtube shot show video on the PPQ and it made me adopt the youtube name I have now lol. I'm waiting for my NYC permit and this gun what i'm looking at. Are the frame rails removable and serviceable like with the FNX9 or M&P9?

[hardataq]

@PPQ9GUNNER It's a blast, man.  I've had a ton of fun with it, I'm sure you'll be very happy with it when you get it! Not sure on the frame rails.

[ImportCustomX]

Hey man, Good review. its nice seeing people give a real review.

[XFoolXProofX]

I have that same wedding ring. =) Thanks for the review. Seems not many have anything negative to say about the PPQ so looks like I need to get one.

[JustinHEMI05]

@happyending3000 It doesn't.

[HikageMaru]

@kstangent I didn't spell proper as 'propper.' Regardless, working the action as I described is how it's taught in the United States Army. And it allows you to work the action while keeping the business end downfield, rather than pointed it to the left, as people tend to do. But I agree that I will open the slide as you say to clear a stove pipe because it's easier to tilt the chamber down to drop the spent case.

[kstangent]

@HikageMaru Actually, it's not 'propper' The way he does it is the way almost every combat / defense trainer will teach you. (1) It is almost the same way you would clear a stove pipe type malfunction and doing it the same way builds muscle memory. (2) if your hands are wet / cold / or dexterity is decreased from adrenaline or wearing gloves, a full over the top grip is less likely to slip.To each his own though, whatever works for you.

[happyending3000]

How does it de-cock?

[HikageMaru]

I.e., the way you did it at 4:30.

[HikageMaru]

I never slide a pistol back by squeezing the slide between my four fingers and the palm of my hand (like you do throughout this video). It feels easier, but you don't have a good grip on the slide and you have to draw the pistol in close to your chest to get the angle to slide in that way. That may be why you had the issue you did with the serration. Instead, pull the slide back by grasping it the way you were about to do it at 4:24. It takes some getting used to, but it's actually proper.

[Atrain318]

So is this thing REALLY that much better than a good old Glock 19? I understand the trigger reset is short, but the Glock's doesn't seem to be much longer. What gun would you choose if you could have only one?

[X5GEE]

Great review. I actually shot the PPQ 9mm at a range yesterday. Rented it out. Gun felt great, my target shots were very impressive. Didn't test .40 cal, but since this is going to be my 1st purchase, i'm sticking with the 9mm for now. Has anyone shot the .40 PPQ? Any big difference compared to the 9mm? thanks.