[Deputydave]

I did a search and really couldn't find a thread specifically on the PPQ in either M1 or M2 flavor. So, figured I'd start one.

I traded for a PPQ M2 9mm in Tungsten Gray with Trijicon HD night sights and three mags (1x17 and 2x15) about six months ago. After the first range session I was considerably impressed. A lot of chatter on the net was that it was the best out-of-the-box striker fired trigger and I have to say that it lived up to the hype. Very smooth and crisp with a very quick reset. Very pleasant to shoot.

I particularly like the Trijicon HD sights and this was my first experience with that particular type of night sight. Since then I've gotten them with on my off-duty Glock 26. I prefer the orange front over the yellow.

The PPQ M2 is now pulling duty as my night stand firearm with 124+P GD.

 

[grumpy1]

Congrats! Love my PPQ M1. I have had it 6 years now and never a problem. Mine has a really sweet trigger too.

 

[bac1023]

I prefer the M1.

I like the paddle release.

 

[Kanin]

I also love the paddle release.

 

[bunk22]

I prefer the M1.

I like the paddle release.

I agree though I have an M2, prefer the paddle release.

 

[Raven1967]

Shot both and prefer the M1 version,still great guns on either choice.

 

[Morgo]

I have an M1 "Navy Tactical" model in 9mm. I do like the paddle

I started with HK's years ago and always find paddles easy to adjust for.

 

[fnfalman]

I prefer the M1.

I like the paddle release.

What he said.

 

[willieH]

Deleted.

 

[Tuscany]

I have the PPQ in both the M1 paddle release and the M2 with a button release. I prefer the paddle.

I also find that I like the long and thinner paddle release of the Walther PPQ better than the short thick paddle release of my VP9. I hit the Walther paddle with my trigger finger and find it slightly faster than the button release. For me.

Regardless of which release you have the PPQ is a very nice striker handgun.

 

[Deputydave]

It's surprising you couldn't fine a review of the Walther PPQ, many have been written on this forum with comparisons to other similar guns.

There were several comparison threads, usually of the PPQ vs. the Glock 19 variety. But nothing specifically for the PPQ in-and-of-itself. So figured it deserved one.

I like Glock. Use a Glock 21 on duty and carry a Glock 26 off duty. Been carrying a Glock of some type now for over 20 years. Having said that, I like the Walther PPQ better in terms of ergonomics. It has finger grooves but they are subtle. The finger grooves on Gen 3/4 Glocks don't fit my hand right and I usually get a slip on grip that fills them in. Don't 'hate' them, but they don't work for me. The grooves on the PPQ are subtle enough to be very comfortable yet give me a very good purchase on the gun. I like the texturing as well and the back straps are a nice feature.

I like a slide with serrations at the front and back. It isn't a deal-breaker if they don't have front serrations but it's a preference for the slide to have them.

I have the M2 but would not be opposed to the M1. I like the paddle release but I'm use to the grip button. For me, a firearm is a duty/off duty self defense tool. So I prefer to go with platforms that I have the most experience with so that under stress I'm not at a disadvantage. If most/all of my experience was with the paddle release I would prefer it but since most of my firearms have had the button I go with that. Like them both though.

 

[mattallamerican]

hk paddle guy here

 

[45caldan]

Had both.
Wish I'd kept the M1....

 

[USMC03Grunt]

I got the M1 version as well and prefer the paddles over the button as well. I've thought about getting a PPQ in .45 ACP too but I'm still holding out to see what comes out first, a PPQ with paddles or an HK VP series in .45 ACP and that's the one I'll buy.

 

[TexasPOff]

I'm a huge fan of the PPQ. I have had both M1 and M2 versions and by far prefer the M1 paddles as well. Currently I do not own one, I let my M1 go and have been kicking myself ever since.

Not too long ago, Walther announced their First Responder Program, which has both the M1 and M2 on it. For the price they are going for, I have seriously thought about picking up another M1.

http://www.waltherarms.com/iop/?utm_source=Officer.com+Badge+Mailing+3rd+Party&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS171019011&o_eid=8443B5994623G5R&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|8443B5994623G5R

TXPO

 

[grumpy1]

I have the PPQ in both the M1 paddle release and the M2 with a button release. I prefer the paddle.

I also find that I like the long and thinner paddle release of the Walther PPQ better than the short thick paddle release of my VP9. I hit the Walther paddle with my trigger finger and find it slightly faster than the button release. For me.

Regardless of which release you have the PPQ is a very nice striker handgun.

I agree about preferring the Walther paddle release over the HK. For me the reason is on my P30SK I have actually released the magazine during firing because my trigger finger could touch the magazine release and under recoil could cause magazine to release. I posted this on HK forum and a few others had experienced that also with various HKs. For me I believe the reason was I had a minor injury on my trigger finger and because of that was using more finger on the trigger than I usually do. Still it was disconcerting. I doubt anyone would experience such with the VP9 because the trigger breaks much farther forward than on the P30 and some other hammer fired HKs.

 

[March817]

I didn't think I'd like the paddle release, but my P99AS converted me. For my PPQ I chose paddle, and as a bonus the mags interchange.

 

[dj45]

I have a 4" PPQ M2, it's an outstanding firearm, and one of my favorite carry guns. Ergos are excellent, second only to my CZ P01 Omega and just a bit better than my P320 compact or carry.

The PPQ trigger is also one of the best out of the box triggers you can get. And I really liked how easy it was for me to swap out the stock 3 dot sights for a set of Trijicon HD's. No special tools or sight pushers required, took me about 20 minutes start to finish.

If you can't tell, it's definitely one of my favorite pistols. :cheers:

 

[Cambo]

I don't like the paddle mag release. I have been hitting mag release buttons for 30 years, and I can guarantee I would try to hit a button on an M1 PPQ.

 

[Deputydave]

Anyone have the PPQ in .45acp? It has been tempting me....

I don't like the paddle mag release. I have been hitting mag release buttons for 30 years, and I can guarantee I would try to hit a button on an M1 PPQ.

Yep. Like I mentioned above, I'm fine with either as far as the gun goes in-and-of-itself. But from a carry/use/EDC/self-defense perspective I'll go with what I've trained with all these years. Under stress/duress a person will revert to the may they've trained. I liked the paddles on my HK's but in truth the button is the way to go for me for realistic day-to-day carry/use. If I had 30+ years of experience on paddle releases I'd have those on all my guns.