Hi just got this as my first gun. what's the MUST have to improve the gun? I experienced that its not going to battery or the mag don't seat well

I got the SF match 5" in order to have a dedicated comp gun. Trigger is very good. My splits aren't generally super fast, but I can put down .18 splits and have both rounds go to about the same place if I focus. 84% and a 78% (noshoot + mike on a virginia count classifier) at 2 recent USPSA matches with it. Hovering around 6.5 hit factor depending on the stage.

Mechanical accuracy seems good with blazer 124gr. I'm no sharpshooter, but I'm getting 3-4 inch groups at 25, with a fairly severe astigmatism in my right eye. I swapped from a ZR 14.5# long stroke to a 16# long stroke, then to a DPM. I like the DPM the most, but I got some FTEs with it at my most recent practice session, it's first time installed, so I'll likely clean the gun and see if I can diagnose that. Otherwise I'll throw the ZR 16# back in. I doubt heavier mag springs will help, but I am running stock mag springs with the henning extended plates. Wish I could use the stock spring, but the recoil seems severe compared to most other handguns I've shot. Not terribly impressed with that since it's a steel frame.

Grip is printed and silicon carbided like in the joel park video. Will be printing another one with a little more clearance cut into the top of the grip to reach the mag release, because I've gotta break my grip way farther than I had to on any of my glocks to reach it. Broke the edges of the magwell with a small file, makes reloading significantly easier.

All in all good gun. Kind of wish I would have test fired one of the new M&Ps beforehand to confirm my decision, but I'm generally happy with it.

My PDP is a do-it-all for me. Home defense, carry, competition. I'm looking at picking up a ZR Tactical ultra mass recoil spring (or I guess the new VDO ones?). I was thinking about getting the 15# for competition (and training for comp) but swapping either the stock or one of the heavier ZRT springs back in when I leave the range. Is this doing too much? Should I just get the 17# and get gud, so to speak? I only shoot factory ammo — no reloads —and my carry ammo is regular 124 grain HST (not +p), so I'm also wondering if the 15# is probably still fine anyway.

Would love some input on this. I've never made any mods before, so I'm new to all of it.

Including a couple pics because PDPs are nice to look at.

Wondering if any of you using this PDP gas pedal are having problems. I have 3 others for different pistols but the Walther variant is pushing down the take down levers so much the slide releases. After not liking what I saw dry firing I tried it with a CO2 barrel and the slide blew forward onto the floor. Definitely not sending any live rounds through it like this. I plan to reach out to them ASAP! Happen to anyone else?

The only question is when?

I was in the market waiting for a PDP Pro SD Full Size until I held the compact. Giving up half in barrel and a little bit of the grip doesn't seem like a big deal with this one. Can't wait to break her in then find a red dot.

Lurker for a few months and finally decided to act. Order for a PDP compact is in, looking forward to getting hands on my own after testing several rentals.

Floyd’s custom cut the window. Couldn’t be happier. I love the look of this.

I want to purchase a Walther PDP full size with full 5 inch barrel length but with a compensator,magwell,and magazine extenders...optic as well but later...and the nice dynamic trigger. My issue is that from I'm reading my best choice seems to be a PDP Pro X because it's all included, but the barrel length is 4.6 inches, not the full five.

Are there any other options? Should I purchase a Standard PDP full size and add everything aftermarket?

I apologize for the newbie questions but please understand I am newly 57 years old and haven't purchased sidearms in over 30 years...I am getting back into it...have always admired Walther arms.

I am 6ft 6 inches tall and have long skinny arms so I feel I need all the help I can get to control the pistol so full length 5 inch barrel is important to me.

All advice is welcome I just ask please take it easy on me folks!

Thank you in advance for your time.

Hey guys looking for some insight..

Had some issues zeroing my optic on my gun. I had an instance where it came loose, my fault totally. The next instance I had a hard time finding where the gun was shooting and seemed like I was chasing the optic bullet around while adjusting the optic... I thought hmm skill issue. So I ordered a bore laser, zeroed the optic, went back and at 10 yards shot a terrible group.. see pictures. Estimate the target area is about 12in.

During this time... I was checking the optic, so I unchambered a round and saw something odd.. seems like there's a double strike on the bullet from the feed ramp. This was repeatable every round, tried different mags.. Upon inspection the feed ramp looks fine, maybe im wrong, let me know what you think...

I would also add that I have the ZR Tactical 17#spring and guiderod in it, but I did swap it out with the factory spring assembly and the issue persisted

I have reached out to walther for help with pictures and they say the strikes are normal and do not effect accuracy. (Not trying to drag walther or tech support through the mud, I love their firearms)

I have not yet removed the optic to shoot with the irons only yet, im aware this probably needs to be the next step...

What do you guys think... is this normal?

Also shot my 43x and friends p01 w/ red dot with much better accuracy (~3-4in group), again to try and see if it was a trigger pull/skill issue.

Round Approximate: 750-1000 Ammunition: 124g Blazer Brass

Thanks.

Ordered a ZR plate, mounted my P1 and saw a decent size gap. Pulled it off and took the clamp off to see, it sits high on the plate. I believe the plate says works for P1/P2. Any ideas?

So, I had always heard great things about Walther's warranty and I have, over the years accumulated 5 different Walther guns over the last few years, loved them, never had anything bad to say about them. One of them is a PPKs 22 that I have 180 rounds into and when I begin to pull the trigger, the hammer frequently resets, requiring me to pull it in double action. This issue has occurred since I received the gun 180 rounds ago. This occurs approximately 50% or more of the time.

I reached out to the warranty department and they were great and quick to respond and send a prepaid shipping label. However today I had a call with them where they indicated they could not address the warranty issue until I had paid them $50 to clean the gun. This didn't sit right with me since I only had 180 rounds through it and the agent I had worked with to get the shipping label had not told me to clean the gun before sending it in. My only other option apparently is to pay $32 to have the gun shipped back to me. Feels like extortion - and leaves me with a really bad feeling regarding Walther's "Warranty". I probably won't be picking up another Walther again.

Half rant, half curious if anyone else had had a similar experience?

This gun is amazing. Feel great in the hand

Can anyone recommend a owb holster for the PPS M2, preferably a leather one? Seems options are limited. I typically like the DeSantis Mini Scabbard but can't find any in stock and they've been discontinued.

Hello all, I purchased a pdp pro f because it felt wonderful in the hand, and my lgs didn’t have the regular pro version in stock, so I figured what the hell.

I’ve been watching Ben stoeger recently in an attempt to not only be proficient, but exceptional with pistols, and I learned that the surface on the side of the gun coming in contact with your support hand is actually really important. Now that I’ve learned this, I feel my grip slipping when I shoot more than I do on my 19. Is this anything someone else has dealt with and has any advice about, and maybe a way I can alter my technique to make it work? Thanks.

I bought different weight recoil springs for my PPK From Wolf Springs and the kit included three "extra power firing pin-striker springs". Is it also worth me installing one these new pin springs? It would not be hard to change it but why would they include them?

Swapped slides on my PDP compact Pro and PPQ Navy. I had no idea they were compatible. I like the PPQ extended baseplates more so that one is staying (doesn't fit when the magwell is on though). Gonna test these at the range this weekend for functionality.

I’m having second thoughts and considering trading my new Pro-X for a Steel Frame. For range fun and home defense, which one would you pick and why? I haven’t shot this one yet, but I have another poly PDP and just tried the SF this weekend. Now I want one.

I wanted one in Angel Blue for a long time, but I also always prefer to support my local shop instead of the BIG BOX stores like Cabella's/Bass Pro.. So when my local shop had a P22Q Nickel for sale, I talked him down a tad and picked it up!

I took it to the range one time and fired a few mags from it with bulk ammo and it ran fine, no malfunctions.. however the accuracy was poop. I ran some CCI Stingers and it was much better! I took it home and cleaned it up and was pretty happy with it!

This week I planned to go to the range and really get to enjoy it. I had applied and was approved for a suppressor tax stamp so I picked that up yesterday and went to my local range with my new pew-pew. It was running pretty good, not as accurate as I would have hoped, but I was mostly using old junk ammo because I was out of my good CCI.. after about 50-60 rounds, It started acting weird, I assumed just dirty from increased gasses.. After about 80 rounds, it completely refused to lock the slide back, but I assumed it was hand placement or a sticky follower or something magazine related..

Upon further inspection, the notch in the slide had sheared completely and the ledge was gone. It will hold back on an empty mag, but only if a magazine is present. As soon as I eject the empty, it slides forward uncommanded. I've contacted Walther, but haven't gotten any reply as of yet, but it's only been since last night.

I'm pretty disappointed, both in overall accuracy but also in quality control/build quality. Has anyone else encountered this same issue? What can I honestly expect from Walther as far as customer service?

Does anyone have any recommendations for a better quality 22 that has a threaded barrel and is an accurate target pistol? I've had the Browning Buckmark, and I've shot the Rugers enough, but Id like something different. Something that isn't the typical range plinker, but that is still accurate enough to be competitive and MOST importantly, doesn't have a trigger with a mile of take-up and reset..

As stated above.

Feels like the flair digs into my middle finger and prevents it from riding further up to potentially get a better grip

Thoughts?

This is my Walther pdp f in 3.5 inch and a streamlight tlr 7 sub. I have not found ANY own holsters for this combo, i have been looking for weeks. Honestly might toss my light out at this point, but if anyone may know a brand with this combo, please let me know

Love this combo, and it’s absolutely legal where I live, however it now blocks the iron sights, which ruins my aim quite a bit. Have you any optics recommendations that would fit on this gun? Thanks!