They are basically the same ,except for the mag release.
Its a personal preference.
I believe the PPQ to be the ' sleeper'

 

I haven't shot the M2 but put lots of time in on an M1 -- great shooting pistol. I doubt you could go wrong with either, personally I don't mind the paddle release and would buy the M1.

 

If you can stand the M1 mag release, get an M1 and save some $$$ for ammo and range time =)

I have a M2 Navy and I love it. Right out of the box, it's pretty good. I could not get use to the M1 mag release. The M2 is perfect for my hand with the M backstrap. I do not have to shift my hand to release my mag. Really up to you and what you prefer.

Are you a south paw?

 

I'd like a 5" M1 Target model, if they'd make it.

 

I just wanted to let my 14 month younger self know that they do make a 5" M1 Target model, and I picked one up today. Plus it's eligible for a $100 rebate.:highfive:

 

I got the M1 and that's the one you want to go with. The chunk taken out of the frame to accommodate the magazine release button on the M2 models has been rumored to have a decrease of 17% in the accuracy department when compared to the M1.

 

I have a PPQ M2 Navy, great gun but I would prefer the M1 paddle release as I tend to accidentally hit the mag release on my M2. Only happens on my PPQ, not any of my other guns. Having HK's, I'm used to the paddle release as well.

 

The paddle release is so much better, but sadly most people prefer breaking their grip to drop a mag. To keep continuity of muscle memory across guns I'm stuck with button only. If you can get all your carry guns on the paddle option go for it

 

M1 paddles on mine!

Years ago, I was carrying a 9mm auto with a button release on a web hoster. I mounted my horse bareback, miscalculated and slid off the other side. Just like in the movies! I landed on the right side and fell on the gun, but I was more interested in getting on my horse than checking my gun.

Rode him for an hour, and when I checked my weapon, I found the mag was gone, my fall had pressed the mag release button and my mag was _somewhere_. As this mag was really quite expensive, I was quite irked.

For this experience alone, I have long considered a button release as a really bad idea. Fall on a holstered weapon and you can lose your mag. A paddle mag prevents that.

 

Id say go for a steyr m9a1 instead. Lol

But if not, id go m1. In a navy if they make them.

 

PPQ M1. The paddle mag release automatically shrinks the group size in half over the button mag release.

 

Could you please explain this phenomenon in detail, as I'm having a hard time grasping the idea, thanks.

 

I actually prefer the original M1.

 

Have you shot an M2? I haven't had a chance yet, though I've seen a couple guys running the 5" model.

 

You shooting a PPQ M2
I have one.

 

When I first became interested in the PPQ I rented the button release M2 since they didn't have an M1 for rent. Immediately liked the gun but bought the M1 with paddle release. I really like it and it's very fast to flick with either my trigger finger or middle finger. First paddle gun I had owned to that point in time.

Now I have a VP9 and a Walther P99 compact, both of which also have the paddle magazine release. I think if more people actually gave the paddle a chance they would like it quite well. I do prefer the longer, thinner paddles of the Walthers over the short stubby release of the VP9, but that is purely personal and will vary by person.

Just my opinion.

 

Hey Bucky
I need to get a threaded barrel for it.
Walther just started selling them.

 

I just picked up a PPQ M2 in .45.

 

PPQ M1. The paddle mag release automatically shrinks the group size in half over the button mag release.

Geesh, fhfalman...we AGREE on something???

Actually, I think my groups shrank by 2/3rds, and I found I never ran out of ammo, the paddle has an auto reload feature which continually refills the mag.

 

When I first became interested in the PPQ I rented the button release M2 since they didn't have an M1 for rent. Immediately liked the gun but bought the M1 with paddle release. I really like it and it's very fast to flick with either my trigger finger or middle finger. First paddle gun I had owned to that point in time.

Now I have a VP9 and a Walther P99 compact, both of which also have the paddle magazine release. I think if more people actually gave the paddle a chance they would like it quite well. I do prefer the longer, thinner paddles of the Walthers over the short stubby release of the VP9, but that is purely personal and will vary by person.

Just my opinion.

Dead on mate. I think the paddle release is better than a button and I will agree that the ppq paddle release felt more responsive than the HK release....

But everything else about the VP9 felt better to me.

 

The new match 5 inch looks promising.

 

I've got the M1 and it feels great, but it's a little harder going back and forth from button to lever sometimes.

 

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The 5" barrel does shrink the group size.

That looks super nice!!!

 

Wish all my guns had paddle.

 

I went M1 (The "Tactical Navy" model with a TB), though there was no M2 at the time. Still would choose the M1 as I have a P99 so they share mags.

The M1 has better aesthetics too, IMO

 

Paddle release gives the option to drop the mag with the trigger finger without changing the grip as much as hitting the tiny button with the tip of the thumb, which generally requires turning the grip slightly during a reload....

 

As well as being TRULY ambidexterous.

ALSO, if you are wearing a button-release 9mm while falling from a horse while riding bare-back, and land hard on your right side, you will not end up losing a VERY expensive magazine that was released by the tumble.

Not that I would know...just what I have heard....

:crying:

 

M1. The only reason I don't have a PPQ 40 is no M1 available. If anyone has a very lightly/hardly used PPQ 40 M1 and have not screwed with internals in any way (mods) I will buy a new standard M2 in 9mm or 40 and trade you. Unless in Fl. we'd have to ship to ffl's.

I have a PPS 40 M1. Makes a great carry piece with the three mag options. For pocket carry, which I don't utilize with my PPS, the M1 mag release is superior, especially for rear pocket carry where you will sit on it. I know you won't be pocket carrying your PPQ but I've got rid of more pistols because the mag release could be pushed too easily in a good holster than any other reason combined. I would choose paddle mag release every time.

It's very fast and very easy to switch from one to the other and back also. Much easier than I thought it would be actually. PPS was my first besides my ultra POS P22 but now I have a growing collection of HK's and prefer the paddle. I'm getting long winded here but I loaded up a mag with chamber empty while home and kept drawing from holster, dropping the mag and reloading and reholstering about 30-50 times a day for three days or so. Never have I gone for a button or paddle that was not there. We're pretty smart monkeys.