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The Walther PPQ (German: [ˈvaltɐ], Polizeipistole Quick Defence / Police Pistol Quick Defence) is a semi-automatic pistol developed by the German company Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen of Ulm for law enforcement, security forces and the civilian shooting market as a potential replacement for the Walther P99. It is available in .22 Long Rifle, 9×19mm Parabellum, 9×21mm, .40 S&W,^[2][3][4] and .45 ACP chamberings.

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Product evolution[edit]

The Walther PPQ is not a true new design. It shares its engineering principles and main features with the Walther P99QA variant of the P99 pistol that was introduced in 2000.^[5] However, unlike the P99QA, which utilized a partially cocked striker (like a Glock), the PPQ utilizes a fully cocked striker. There were many other modifications made to the design that were not seen on the Walther P99QA, like the re-designed grip, trigger guard and slide with forward (big) serrations made their combined appearance in 2008 in the Walther P99 RAD, a P99 variant made in Poland and marketed as a military sidearm proposition^[6] and the Walther P99Q police pistol.

Due to product evolution the PPQ maintains compatibility with both P99 sights and P99 second-generation magazines and other accessories.^[7][8]

The main innovation of the PPQ over the P99QA, P99 RAD and P99Q is its 'Quick Defense' trigger.^[3]

Design details[edit]

Operating mechanism[edit]

The Walther PPQ is a short recoil-operated locked breech semi-automatic pistol that uses a modified Browning cam-lock system adapted from the Hi-Power pistol. The PPQ has a glassfiber-reinforced polymer frame and steel slide assembly. It can be broken down into its main parts or field stripped with a take down catch without the need for tools.

Features[edit]

The internal preset striker 'Quick Defense' trigger of the PPQ is a departure from previous Walther pistols and has been developed for the PPQ.^[9] When the trigger is pulled, the trigger bar engages a disconnect lever, which props up a sear hook, which releases the fully pre-loaded striker assembly, firing the pistol. Pulling the trigger does not partially load the striker spring as with the Glock and many other striker fired pistol designs. The PPQ trigger pull is entirely due to the trigger and disconnector springs. The PPQ has a trigger travel of approximately 9 mm (0.4 in) with a relatively short trigger reset of 2.5 mm (0.1 in) and a trigger pull of approximately 25 N (5.6 lb_f). Unlike many other trigger systems, preset internal strikers have a let-off point and trigger pull that remains unchanged from the first shot to the last and requires no decocker. The striker of the PPQ variant does not protrude from the back of the slide, as the firearm is in a constant cocked state.^[3][10]

Due to its trigger characteristics, the PPQ pistol is marketed by Walther in Germany as a special forces pistol and not as a police duty pistol. The Technical Specifications (TR) of the German Police (Technische Richtlinie Pistolen im Kaliber 9mm x 19, Revision January 2008) for obtaining a German Police duty pistol certification require a first shot trigger pull of ≥30 N (6.7 lb_f), a trigger travel of ≥10 mm (0.4 in) and a trigger reset of ≥4 mm (0.2 in).^[3][11]

Ergonomics and fully ambidextrous controls were a key focus in the design of the firearm, and as a result, three interchangeable grip backstraps are included (small, medium and large) to accommodate various hand shapes and sizes; this feature permits most shooters a comfortable and efficient grip on the firearm.^[3] The injection molded grip frame contains four steel guide rails for the slide: two at the rear of the frame, and the remaining pair above the front of the trigger guard.^[10] The trigger guard itself is squared off at the front and textured. The polymer grip has a texturized 'HI-GRIP' non-slip surface on the sides and both the front and rear backstraps and a slightly funneled magazine well to aid magazine insertion. The hollow cross pin that secures the lower end of the backstrap was designed to function as a loophole for attachment of a lanyard. Under the dust cover the grip frame has an integrated mounting MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) rail for attaching accessories, such as a tactical light or laser pointer.^[3]

The slide and other metal parts of the pistol are Tenifer treated (a nitriding process also used on Glock pistols). The Tenifer finish is between 0.04 mm (0.002 in) and 0.05 mm (0.002 in) in thickness, and is characterized by extreme resistance to wear and corrosion; it penetrates the metal, and treated parts have similar properties even below the surface to a certain depth.^[12] The Tenifer process produces a matte gray-colored, non-glare surface with a 64 Rockwell C hardness rating and a 99% resistance to salt water corrosion (which meets or exceeds stainless steel specifications),^[13] making the PPQ particularly suitable for individuals carrying the pistol concealed as the highly chloride-resistant finish allows the pistol to better endure the effects of perspiration.^[12]

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PPQ pistols are delivered in a polymer pistol case containing the pistol, three backstraps of different sizes, two magazines (one standard length and one extended grip length), magazine loader, safety cable lock, instruction manual, warranty papers, factory test target showing five shots fired at 15 m (16 yd) distance, and an envelope with the case of the proof round fired during the proof test at the C.I.P. accredited Beschussamt Ulm (Proof House Ulm).^[9]

Barrel[edit]

The PPQ pistol's 9×19mm Parabellum and .40 S&W chambered barrels are rifled with traditional lands and grooves to stabilize the bullet in flight.The PPQ M2 .45 ACP barrels deviate from the other models having polygonal rifling instead. As of 2016 the PPQ M2 9×19mm Parabellum and .40 S&W barrels also feature polygonal rifling.^[14]

Safety[edit]

The PPQ features three internal safeties (trigger safety, firing pin safety and disconnector safety) of which the external integrated trigger safety inner lever mechanism contained within the trigger serves as an additional passive drop safety.^[10]The pistol has a loaded chamber indicator in the form of an extractor on the right side of the slide that gets recessed in the slide when a cartridge is present in the chamber. When the extractor is recessed a red coloured indicator at the end of the extractor also becomes visible.^[9]

Feeding[edit]

The PPQ feeds from staggered-column or double stack magazines of varying capacity. Walther also offers staggered-column magazines with a +2 baseplate that add 2 rounds to the magazine capacity at the expense of extending the grip and the pistol height by approximately 18 mm (0.7 in).^[3] For jurisdictions which restrict magazine capacity to 10 rounds, Walther offers single stack 10-round magazines. The magazines are made of steel for Walther by the Italian subcontractor MEC-GAR and have an anti friction coating for easy loading and anti-corrosion and witness holes to view how many rounds are in the magazine. A steel spring drives an orange coloured plastic follower.The standard staggered-column PPQ magazines weigh 80 g (2.8 oz)^[3]After the last cartridge has been fired, the magazine follower exerts upward pressure on the slidestop causing it to engage the slide stop notch thereby holding it in the 'open' position.^[10]The slide stop release levers are located on the left and right sides of the frame directly beneath the slide and can be manipulated by the thumb of the shooting hand. When a cartridge is present in the chamber the pistol can be fired without the need of having a magazine inserted in the weapon.

Empty magazines are released by depressing ambidextrous magazine release levers incorporated into the trigger guard^[3] in all non M2 PPQ variants or by depressing a reversible thumb release push-button located behind the bottom of the trigger guard in the PPQ M2 variant. Additionally, the PPQ M2 magazines are not compatible with the original PPQ magazines.

Sights[edit]

The standard iron sights are made of steel or polymer depending on the country in which the pistol is sold. The rear sighting element is adjustable for windage by a screw and the front sighting element can be adjusted for elevation by exchanging the front sight. For this Walther offers front sight elements in four differing heights and rear sight elements in two differing heights. The standard sights have 3 high-contrast dots which serve as contrast enhancements and have been painted with afterglow paint to aid target acquisition under unfavourable lighting conditions.^[3]Tritium illuminatednight sights are also available. Due to product evolution in the Walther pistol line the PPQ maintains compatibility with Walther P99 and Walther PPS sights.The sight radius is 156 mm (6.1 in) for the PPQ 9×19mm Parabellum models and 158 mm (6.2 in) for the PPQ .40 S&W models.^[9]

Overpressure ammunition[edit]

According to Walther “Plus-P” (+P) overpressure ammunition may affect the wear characteristics of the PPQ pistol or exceed the margin of safety. Use of “Plus-P” ammunition may, according to Walther, result in the need for more frequent service.Walther recommends against the use of “Plus-P-Plus” (+P+) overpressure ammunition in Walther firearms. This marking on the ammunition designates that it exceeds established industry standards, but the designation does not represent defined pressure limits and therefore such ammunition may vary significantly as to the pressures generated.^[10]

Accessories[edit]

Factory accessories include: fixed metal 3-dot iron sights, fixed tritium night sights, adjustable sports iron sights, adjustable optic fibre iron sights, laser pointers, tactical lights, magazine flashlight adapters, holsters, magazines, magazine loaders, grip extenders and a suppressor kit with a 118 mm (4.6 in) barrel, protective cap for the muzzle threads and a sound suppressor of the Impuls II-A product line made by Brügger & Thomet are offered as factory accessories.^[8]For the recording of weapon specific data, a passive RFID transponder may be integrated into the backstrap of the pistol.^[10] The stored data can be read via an external unit.

Variants[edit]

The PPQ Tactical Navy is a variant that has a firing mechanism that has been modified for operations in and near water. A non-standard hole in the striker channel ensures sufficient water displacement if the weapon becomes completely flooded with water. Hydraulic resistance is offset by means of a stronger striker spring. In addition, special guides reduce the hydraulic resistance when the striker moves forward. These pistols are delivered with a standard staggered-column magazine and a second magazine with a +2 baseplate that add 2 rounds to the magazine capacity

The PPQ Tactical Navy SD is the same pistol as the PPQ Tactical Navy with the addition of a 118 mm (4.6 in) long special barrel with a threaded muzzle for mounting a suppressor.

The PPQ First Edition is a variant marketed in the United States. These pistols have PPQ First Edition roll marked on the slide and feature a 118 mm (4.6 in) long special barrel with a threaded muzzle for mounting a suppressor and fixed metal 3-dot tritium night sights. Further these pistols are delivered with a standard staggered-column magazine, a second magazine with a +2 baseplate that adds 2 rounds to the magazine capacity and a set of standard polymer sights which use afterglow paint as contrast enhancements instead of tritium inserts.

M2 series[edit]

The PPQ M2 is a variant introduced at the 2013 Shot Show by the newly formed Walther Arms Inc. It has the same features as the standard PPQ with the sole exception that the ambidextrous magazine release levers incorporated into the bottom of the trigger guard have been omitted and replaced by a thumb release push-button located behind the bottom of the trigger guard.^[15] For left-handed use the magazine release push-button is reversible.
Additionally, the PPQ M2 magazines are not compatible with the original PPQ magazines.

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The PPQ M2 Navy SD was introduced in 2014 and is a 9×19mm Parabellum variant that has a firing mechanism that has been modified for operations in and near water. A non-standard hole in the striker channel ensures sufficient water displacement if the weapon becomes completely flooded with water. Hydraulic resistance is offset by means of a stronger striker spring. In addition, special guides reduce the hydraulic resistance when the striker moves forward. It has a 118 mm (4.6 in) long special barrel with a threaded muzzle for mounting a suppressor. These pistols are delivered with a standard staggered-column magazine and a second magazine with a +2 baseplate that add 2 rounds to the magazine capacity.

The PPQ M2 5' Sport was introduced in 2014 and is a PPQ sport shooting orientated variant offered in 9×19mm Parabellum and .40 S&W chamberings featuring a longer 127 mm (5.0 in) barrel and slide assembly that offers a 183 mm (7.2 in) sight line. The lengthened slide has two rows of three oval shaped lightening cut openings at the muzzle end of the slide. The PPQ M2 5' Sport models have an overall length of 206 mm (8.1 in).The PPQ M2 Sport 9×19mm Parabellum weighs 657 g (23.2 oz) (empty) and the PPQ M2 Sport .40 S&W weighs 670 g (24 oz) (empty).^[16]

In August 2015 Walther announced the PPQ M2 in .45 ACP that should be available in October 2015.^[17] The pistol has been enlarged to accommodate .45 ACP cartridges, also resulting in a heavier pistol. A thicker and longer slide rides a little higher over the bore out to the end of the lengthened barrel. Unlike the PPQ 9×19mm Parabellum and .40 S&W chambered models the PPQ M2 .45 ACP features polygonal rifling. The ejection port was also redesigned to accommodate .45 ACP cartridge cases.^[18]

Training variants[edit]

The PPQ Simunition FX is available in a version for shooting 9 mm FX Force-on-Force System paintballs made by Simunition.

The PPQ Red Gun is a pistol identical in design and operation to the actual service weapons. All functional elements, dimensions, weights and trigger characteristics are the same. However, PPQ Red Guns do not allow loading or firing of ammunition. The PPQ Blue Gun is a plastic pistol intended for holster training.

Users[edit]

• Republic of China(Taiwan): Taiwan National Police Agency^[19] In 2015, the PPQ M2 (M2 combined with M1 fully ambidextrous paddle magazine releases) was chosen through testing/bidding to replace the Smith & Wesson 5904, and 6904 as Taiwan Police standard issued pistol. The testing/bidding process included the Glock 19, Sig Sauer P250, Taurus PT92, and PPQ M2 pistols. The Glock and PPQ went into second phase - shooting test, and both passed the required 3,600 rounds non-malfunction shooting and 1,200 rounds accuracy testing. During bidding phase, Walther won the government contract to deliver 49,600 PPQ M2 pistols in 5 years.^[19]

References[edit]

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Walther’s new PPQ Sub Compact packs a lot into a small package.

After spending time shooting the PPQ SC (Sub Compact), I find it a lot like a medium-size Labrador: stoutly built, tough and ready for anything—and of the firm opinion that it is a big dog.

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The Sub Compact has all the attributes of the new Walther PPQ line. The slide is contoured for ease of grasping to actuate it. The slide serrations are angled so they will dig into your hands as you work the slide. The pyramidal shape of the slide acts to give the slide the maximum purchase on your fingers and the heel of your hand.

The PPQ SC barrel is Tenifer-treated, as is the slide, and features the pistol’s serial number, caliber and German proof, as well as the Walther logo. Up on top of the chamber is a viewing port that serves as a loaded-chamber indicator. The serial number and proof continue onto the slide and the frame. (An interesting sidenote: The serial numbers are applied via laser after the pistols are assembled, inspected and test-fired.)

The barrel geometry is efficient in locking the barrel to the slide, and as a result the force needed to retract the slide is not nearly as great as I’d have expected for a subcompact pistol. Usually, the recoil spring has to be beefed up so much to deal with the lighter slide that getting a round chambered can be an ordeal—especially for those who might have decreased hand strength. With the PPQ SC, the slide effort feels the same as a full-size pistol.

The ejection port is a huge exit portal for empty brass or, should the need arise, to clear out a loaded round. At no time during testing did I have even the slightest hint that the brass was having trouble getting gone. After a couple of range sessions, I usually find brass marks on the slide in the area of the ejection port, which indicates that the empties had to ricochet off the slide, or tarried in the near vicinity, before leaving. Not so with the PPQ Sub Compact. Even after sending a bunch of ammo downrange, there were no brass marks on the slide.

Walther uses the same slide for both 9mm and .40, changing only barrel, extractor and breechface adapter to the appropriate caliber.

Inside the slide, the PPQ uses a striker system, and when I took it apart (which is easy to do), I found the breechface had an extractor and a breechface adapter, both marked “9mm.” The clever Walther engineers designed the slide to work with either 9mm or .40 S&W, and assemblers simply use the appropriate extractor and adapter.

Disassembly is easy. Unload the pistol. Lock back the slide. Remove the magazine. Pull down both sides of the disassembly block at the same time. Once the block clicks down, ease the slide forward. Once it stops, dry-fire the pistol, and the slide then can come off the frame.

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The recoil spring is a self-contained dual-spring system, and it simply clicks into a semicircular recess on the bottom of the barrel. Once you have the spring and barrel out of the slide, you can clean everything. With the barrel and spring are back in the slide, run the assembled slide back onto the frame. Lock it to the rear. Press the disassembly block up until it clicks and you’re done.

With the 10-round magazine in place, there’s not much room to get all your fingers on the gun, but the serrations on the grip do a good job of helping with control.

The standard version of the PPQ SC comes with a compact, 10-round magazine (10 rounds because it is compact, not because of legal restrictions) with flat baseplate and a special 15-round PPQ magazine. This full-capacity magazine has a sleeve that fills the gap between the baseplate and the frame. This makes it feel like you’re holding a full-size frame, and it also prevents over-insertion of the longer magazine. This Sub Compact-marked magazine also has a stronger spring than a regular 15-round magazine to ensure it keeps up with the faster cycling time of the shorter Sub Compact slide.

Would the SC stumble if you used regular PPQ magazines? My sample didn’t when I tried it, but I was very careful not to over-insert the mags—which risks whacking them into the ejector, possibly bending or even breaking this essential part. In other words, if you want a full-capacity magazine in your Sub Compact, use the one that comes with the pistol.

Like the other PPQ M2 pistols, the Sub Compact has a button mag release instead of the paddle on the M1. The Quick Defense trigger has a nice pull and a very short reset.

The PPQ SC features an ambidextrous slide lever and a reversible magazine button. It’s the same mag release found on the PPQ M2, not the dual-paddle release found on the M1. This is America, after all, and we know where we expect the magazine release to be. The frame features an accessory rail.

Naturally, the Sub Compact features an accessory rail for lights and lasers.

The Quick Defense trigger is equipped with a blocking lever to prevent it from pivoting unless your finger is pressing it. It has a very short reset, for those who fuss over such things. It is also linked to the striker system in the slide, which has both a striker-blocking safety and a pair of drop safeties. The trigger pull on the PPQ Sub Compact is as nice as the trigger on the full-size PPQ M2 sitting in my safe. Just because it is a compact carry gun doesn’t mean it can’t have a nice trigger pull.

Below that, the frame is sculpted with the same curves as the full-sized PPQ, but it stops shorter. The frame is only long enough for me to get two fingers on it, and my last finger either has to float in air or to curl up underneath the magazine baseplate. This can make shooting a bit more work than it needs be.

My Sub Compact sample was the law enforcement version, which comes with a third 10-round magazine featuring a finger extension that makes the gun a little more controllable.

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The gun features three-dot sights, with the rear sight adjustable for elevation. The rear sight rests in a dovetail, so you can drift it for windage adjustments. My only complaint is the sights are made of polymer. For most uses—in fact, for the great majority of uses—this is not a problem. They are durable and stand up to solvents and cleaning brushes. However, polymer sights can wear down after thousands of draws from Kydex holsters. Time will tell, and it may be that the Walther slide contour protects the sights. And, truth be told, how many CCW gun owners subject their guns to thousands of draws? That’s usually the province of competition shooters.

In testing, the small grip and the light weight of the Sub Compact made a difference. I happened to be shooting another 9mm pistol, one with more than twice the starting weight, and the recoil differences were noticeable.

Not that the PPQ Sub Compact was obnoxious to shoot. Far from it. It was just more vigorous in its recoil than the all-steel near-anvil I was also shooting. The frame’s multidirectional pattern of small, ranked crescents keep the PPQ Sub Compact firmly in your hand, regardless of the direction recoil wants to take it.

The vigorous recoil did not keep the PPQ Sub Compact from printing tight groups. It was just a bit less forgiving than if it had been a bigger pistol. It also proved reliable—even after I accidentally dumped it in the sand at my range while setting up my gear. The PPQ Sub Compact shrugged it off and worked just fine.

With the right holster, the Walther PPQ Sub Compact will ride unnoticed on your belt—and unnoticed by your back, kidneys and waistline. It will not be weighty enough to cause you to list to one side, and should you need it, the Quick Defense trigger means you can focus on the sights—and the need to shoot or not—and not how you’re going to be struggling through the trigger pull. And you’ll be able to take full advantage of the Walther accuracy built into each PPQ, whether full size or Sub Compact.

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