The trigger on the PDP F is not quite as good as a PDP, but is quite shootable, better than say a Glock. If doing a long range session, my trigger finger feels it, maybe because I am used to better triggers.
I usually replace my Walther triggers with their dynamic performance trigger, but it doesn't fit the PDP F. If Walther brings out a dynamic performance trigger for the F, I will get one right away.
None of this should dissuade anyone from daily carry.
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Has anyone encountered any problems or issues with the PDP?
I got to fire the PDP the 5" barreled model with iron sights a few nights ago and was blown away by how accurately I could shoot it and am seriously considering buying it.
I have had experience with a pretty good sample of PDP and PPQ Walther pistols. All of them have been accurate and reliable. The 5 inch PDP seems to be much softer shooting than some of the shorter PDP pistols, that people comment on their snappiness. 2.0 optics mounting system is much improved. The magazines are excellent.Originally Posted by Ed L
I don't like the interface between the beaver tail and the base of my strong thumb, and file the crap out of the wide flat surface on the beaver tail. The stock trigger is good and the Walther dynamic performance trigger is fantastic. YVK thinks the trigger reach on the dynamic trigger is long. Most people think the PDP five inch is over sprung, and go to a 15 pound recoil spring. They seem durable. Getting the pin out, the first time, that holds the slide stop and allows the trigger group to come out can be an adventure.
Likes pretty much everything in every caliber.
I was a bit surprised to see a 4" PDP Steel Compact.
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Thanks, @GJM. I am going to rent the gun again and pay special attention to whether the beavertail does anything to my strong-side thumb.
Well, here's my official review for the Walther PDP Steel Match Frame
Frankly, I wrote this right after Christmas, so it's kinda old news (round count wise and such).
https://www.shootingillustrated.com/...-frame-pistol/
That said at this point in time I have north of 1.8K through this particular PDP alone (and another 1.3 to 1.4K through a standard plastic full size 5" PDP).
These guns have great triggers and ergonomic grips and shoot well.
The trigger in my PDP SF still breaks around 4lbs 5oz but with its flat face it feels like it's lighter and can be shot rather quickly. I managed splits as low as .11, .13 and .14 with it. Its weight is both good and bad.
Maybe its the ammo I shoot compared to some of y'all but im surprised some of y'all thought it to be oversprung...the dot doesn't dip like say, on the Canik METE SF or Tisas PX9 Carry I just reviewed.
I mostly shoot Blazer or my handloads which are basic 115 grain Berrys over 4.5grs HP38. Nothing fancy at all.
FRAGOUT MAGAZINE: WALTHER PDP SELECTED FOR SYSTEM PISTOLE SPEZIALKRÄFTE
German Special Forces have selected 9 mm Walther PDP semi-automatic pistol as a new duty handgun which will replace older Heckler & Koch P30 and Glock 17 (P9A1) pistols in all German special forces units such as KSK or KSM.
The Bundeswehr procurement authority BAAINBw on 31st January 2023 published the invitation to tender for a framework contract (7 years) for the manufacture and supply of the “Special Forces Pistol System”. The system wss intended to replace the P30 (Heckler & Koch) and P9A1 (Glock) pistols . The full-size and compact variants of the Bundeswehr System Pistole Spezialkräfte (Special Forces Pistol System) – abbreviated BaWa or KoWa SysPi SpezKr Bw – will be procured.
The BAAINbw was planning to procure up to 3,200 kits of the full-size pistols (BaWa) with accessories and up to 3,300 kits of the compact pistols (KoWa) and accessories. In addition, up to 820 kits of BaWa training pistols and accessories and up to 1,180 kits of KoWa training pistols and accessories as well as up to 430 dummy pistols . Dummies are purely training items without firearm characteristics.
In addition, there are optional kits of BaWa/KoWa, optionalsets of BaWa/KoWa training pistols, dummies, special tool set, spare parts package, services.
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Wonder whether that trigger was selected or it is just a stock photo?
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I think you're right that the magazine used a stock photo - these are from the Walther Instagram page...
NEWS: Carl Walther wins special forces tender
In the recently concluded tender "System pistol special forces" the Bundeswehr has chosen a model made by the German manufacturer Carl Walther from Ulm. The seven-year framework agreement provides for the purchase of basic weapons and compact weapons for all purposes. The special forces of the Bundeswehr are to be equipped, they include the KSK (Commando Special Forces), KSM (Fighting Swimmer) and specialized forces of the field hunters.
The new short weapons – adaptations optimized for military use by Walther’s internationally successful PDP – will receive the designations P14 (basic weapon) and P14K (compact) in the Bundeswehr.
"We are very proud that the Bundeswehr has chosen our PDP variant. It is a personal concern for us to equip our soldiers - who put their lives on the line for Germany in extreme deployment situations - as best as possible," said CEO Bernhard Knöbel..
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Does this answer the question of which European SMU was looking at potentially adopting the Arex with the comp on it?
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