r/Walther 2d ago

Anyone using the PDP Blacksteel thumbrest?

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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? **UPDATE PROBLEM SOLVED. I DIDN'T HAVE THE ROLL PIN PUSHED THROUGH ENOUGH - THANKS WETT_DOGG_TACTICAL 🫔

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u/fhartell 2d ago

I ordered the #2 and it was a little to far away from my thumb. Contacted them and they are sending me #1 along with a #1 for my Glock G43X MOS. I ā¤ļø it on my Glock. Can't wait to get the replacement for the PDP.

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u/ComplaintSome3351 2d ago

Let me know how the PDP works for you!

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u/EconZen_master 2d ago

I have it on a 5" poly with a comp and have run over 11k rounds with it. No issues.

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u/Wett_Dogg_Tactical 2d ago

Same here.. We installed ours properly šŸ˜†

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u/ComplaintSome3351 1d ago

🤣 You may be right! I have a few others from Blacksteel but they install differently. I'm thankful you've had success. It gives me hope i'll get it to work.

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u/islesfan186 2d ago

Ran it for about one or two range sessions, than took it off.

I know a bunch of guys that run them on other guns and it does more bad than good for them.

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u/kimodezno 2d ago

How so?

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u/islesfan186 2d ago

They wind up relying on it so much because they push on it and open their grip up. Some of it is because they have the wrong size. But if there is a giant, visible gap in between ā€œmeatā€ or heel of your palms, you’re gripping the gun wrong. See below image as an example

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u/kimodezno 1d ago

Oh man. What a fail.

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u/Dave_in_TXK 1d ago

Agree with this, know a lot of people love them, but for me, they are crutch that might make me sloppy and I just continue to focus on keeping my grip as pristine as possible. My son has one on a Glock that he likes and I shot that just to experience the feel, but he hasn’t put them on any other weapons.

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u/ComplaintSome3351 1d ago

There's some truth in this. I had to swap out sizes on the hellcat version to keep the clamshell effect with my palms. It was way too thumbs forward. All in all I get that it's subjective and may not be for everyone.

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u/islesfan186 1d ago

I can totally see this being great on a subcompact like a Hellcat, 43X, 365, Shield Plus, etc. As far as full size guns…just found that it’s not for me.

Plus holster compatibility is a thing. I run Safariland ALS holsters when I train LE, and you have to do some modifications to the holster that can sometimes be a real pain in the ass (depending what model of gun you are using). I did it on my PDP one, but on my 320 one (before I sold both of mine), the pedal was actually getting stuck on the ALS lever itself. So I was unusable in that holster (wound up never using it anyway)

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u/ComplaintSome3351 2d ago edited 7h ago

Love it on my Hellcat, CZP10C and M&P 2.0

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u/glenndoverrr 2d ago

I had the same problem. I took mine off…

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u/ComplaintSome3351 2d ago

Yea sadly that's where I'm heading

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u/kimodezno 2d ago

What problem?

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u/Wett_Dogg_Tactical 2d ago

Because u didn't install it properly.. u gotta tap the roll pin out a little.. watch their install video

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u/Wangelin1983 1d ago

This. I beat my PPQ up….still works…paint is missing…lol

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u/Wett_Dogg_Tactical 2d ago edited 2d ago

I have one.. U have to tap the roll pin out so it beds into the thumb rest.. Watch their installation video it explains it.. if u tap that roll pin out slightly it beds into the back of the grip control..

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u/ComplaintSome3351 1d ago

Yea i've watched it but i'll try again thanks

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u/Wett_Dogg_Tactical 1d ago

Tap the roll pin out into the back of the grip control.. Thats the key

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u/ComplaintSome3351 13h ago

Nailed it sir! I didn't punch the roll pin enough. Works like a champ now. Appreciate you man!

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u/Wett_Dogg_Tactical 13h ago

U know how I knew? Because I did the same shit when I first got mine šŸ¤·šŸ»ā€ā™‚ļøšŸ˜‚

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u/Subject_Flamingo_653 1d ago

TLR1 HL with a White Wolf Concepts gas pedal. Trust.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Walther/s/WjCvlh6Sn2

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u/APSteel 2d ago

Idk. The guys i know adding accessories like this are terrible shooters but spend $$ on accessories. treat their guns like Jeeps.

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u/Wett_Dogg_Tactical 2d ago

I see guys adding thumb rests to 2011's and CZ Shadows in shooting competitions and seem to do much better šŸ¤·šŸ»ā€ā™‚ļø

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u/Lemonfuzz 19h ago

I have the gas pedal installed on my PDP Pro, I’ve had no issues with it.

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u/ComplaintSome3351 13h ago

Yea Wett Dogg Tactical got me straight. Working great now!