Walther PDP 1000 Round Review: Almost Perfect 

Two things. I own this gun and love it, secondly Honest Outlaw is the best pistol reviewer on RU-vid .

My first hand gun was a Walther PPQ. Still use it for home defense. They have great triggers.

I traded my Glock 19x in June 5 for the PDP 5” compact. Needless to say I could not be happier. As a new pistol owner I never realized how much of a difference a real trigger actually makes. Great vid sir, long time watcher with much appreciation.

I have the 5" full size. Unbelievable trigger and a joy to shoot and be extremely accurate.

i have a solid 2k+ rounds on my walther PDP and i LOVE it im so glad i picked this gun as my first gun its been running flawlessly

I bought this gun based on your first impressions and have not been disappointed. This is now my favorite pistol in my arsenal. I put the steel guide rod in it and threw a 507C on top. I have really big hands as well, ok bigger hands, sausage hands. I got the full size frame with the 4" barrel. Never had a pistol fit my hand better! Thank you my friend for the GREAT content!!!

Just added a Holosun 507C to my PDP compact. This is one of the best pistols I have ever purchased!

I did it today. Got the PDP. Thanks for the solid reviews, they steered me towards this pistol.

I can hear my wife now, *"why do you need another one?"*

I’ve had my PPQ for 5 years and have loved it every time I shoot it. Almost wish this didn’t come out because now I want to upgrade.

Still hoping we'll see that PDP vs P10 head-to-head one of these days. Freakin' love my PDP.

You're the best. You're review is on point and extremely informative. Your pace keeps it interesting and pack 30 minutes of info into a 15 ish minute video. You'll hit that 1 mil mark in no time. Appreciate you.

Thanks

I'd love to see this in a detailed head to head with the P10f. Go for it!

Now this is one gun I want in my safe as well. Walther has come a long way and I think they can only keep getting better.

Best reviewer, best shooter and best RANGE ! Dang Chris, you've got it made!!!

Would really love to see how the compact compares to the CZ P10C!! Please do a versus video.

Thank you for the extended review! I've read 3 or 4 different articles about the PDP, and now after watching this I'm officially sold. Definitely my next gun purchase.

Walther is in the running for top firearms manufacturer worldwide in my opinion.

I saw this gun at my local range today after shooting and fell in love. It had a Holosun 507 installed too... I'm planning on renting it next week to try it out, and I have a feeling that it might just knock the CZ P-10 C off the top of the list for my next gun to purchase.

Just shot the compact version last weekend I'm pretty sure it's my favorite pistol I own. Btw honestly mr. Outlaw you are the best gun reviewer on RU-vid.

I really liked your review because it was quick, to the point no long drawn out monologue or acting and drama. Keep up the good work.

The 5" pistols have been killing it lately.. FN509 Edge, VP9L, TP9 SFX, p320 AXG Pro (or X5/ legion), PDP 5", M&P 2.0 5", CZ Lambo garage.... I even just bought an XDM 5.25 competition for $400 and it feels awesome. I think I'm going to end up buying all of these.

You’ve honestly convinced me 100% to get this one

I've put over 1000 rounds through my pdp now, never once had an issue with slide failing to lock back. Coming off thousands through glock 19 / 17. I've got the 4 inch full size (pdp version of a glock 45) and dude... I'm so happy I stepped outside the glock ecosystem, in part due to this excellent vid! Thanks!. Zero failures, a joy to shoot... makes me think I'm WAY better than I am. Walther pdp 4 inch / full size is my edc fall/spring/winter chunky boi. Never looking back. Weird note...maybe its a confidence thing, but after shooting with the pdp, I swear I'm better with my glocks. I suspect I was death gripping the glocks, and the pdp grip texture let me ease up a bit, then I carried that lighter touch back to the glock and BLAMO!, grip issue fixed.

Just ordered this one, so excited! Thanks for the review

I've had the PDP Compact since February and absolutely love it!

Always a great channel to watch before your next firearm purchase

I'm so glad I bought my PPQ before the arrival of the PDP. I had no idea Walther would replace the PPQ so soon! I like to buy less-common versions of the various gun models, so instead of a 9mm PPQ I bought it in .45ACP and it's the "SD" [silencer-ready] version! Having said all this, I sure wouldn't mind having a PDP - maybe in a long-slide 9mm this time [sure wish they had it in 10mm!].

AA+ Review on this gun. Toward the end I felt like I was almost like I'd just taken a "Course" with the Outlaw as my instructor. Every aspect of the gun covered in detail and good comparisons with other guns. Thank you very much.

Honest Outlaw is the my FAVORITE site for information on handguns

I have the 4.5" full size PDP and it has quickly become my favorite pistol. I too have a SRO mounted on mine. It's going to be hard pressed for me to find something better than the PDP without spending 3- 4 thousand dollars on a custom made pistol. Keep up the great reviews!

I tried for four years to like my G 19 but just bought one. I love it.

I've always been a Walther fan. Inherited a Germany purchased P88 my father bought while overseas before retiring from the DOD school system in the later 80's. I was honored to be it's recipient upon his passing. It remains well cared for and often shot! It has the sweetest Double/Single action trigger I've ever experienced. The single action is as nice as a 1911 but smoother. Only a little too much take-up, but hey, it's a DA/SA. I purchased a P99A which is also a nice gun but the trigger is just not as nice as the P88. That all metal frame just can't be beat in a nice firearm. Ironically, I love the paddle release system of the P99 and am puzzled why Walther didn't do it with the P88. I guess as that gun was in competition for the military contract at the time they wanted to keep it more "US-Spec". Ultimately, it lost out to the Beretta M9. As some mentioned, there's hope an M1 version will be released. I'll drop coin for that one! Also, someone said to just put the DPD slide on an M1 PPQ but I don't see how that would change anything.

I just purchased my first gun (4" PDP) as of last Friday and took it to the range to get some rounds through it. I had a lot of fun and it feels incredible in my hands.

The PPQ is a great gun and I am in the camp that loves the Euro mag release so if I would have one wish it would be for Walther to add that option to the PDP. My Walthers always give me more confidence when I shoot because of their superior accuracy. Great video!

Honest outlaw, it's February, 26th 2022. Today l picked the walther pdp 4inch with full size frame. I couldn't be happier with the purchase! What you get for the money with this gun is fantastic! I don't see a better polymer 9mm than the pdp on the market. I feel like I have a custom gun at glock pricing.

I’ve carried Glocks my entire adult life from my Gen 1 G17 when I was 18 to my G19X last year. My 4” FS PDP, after hitting 500rds, replaced my Glock 19X which was never oem. This trigger is just that good along with the ergos. I highly suggest the Walther dynamic performance trigger, the DPM rsa system helps smooth it out, as well as suppressor hight sights. Phenomenal gun. My grandfather rolling in his grave. The Walther customer service has been great as well. It’s a slightly higher hob than a Glock, but isn’t a big deal honestly. Phenomenal.

Both me and my father bought the 4.5" PDP and it is now my favorite, most accurate gun. When shooting paper targets there's a need to change where you shoot on the paper often because I end up with just big holes where it's going in so close to the same spot within just a few rounds. Not joking. The positioning of the controls and the way it feels is just about as good as it gets. The grip is awesome. Not too mention it's such a cool looking gun too.

Have had my PDP Compact 4 since April. It is my main EDC's now. One of the big concerns some have had is the optics mount plate due to it not having studs on the bottom that interfaces with the slide. In reality, the stock plate with 18 inch pounds of torque provides more than adequate friction tension force to secure the mount and optic but I would be leery of using other plates using lower torque specs. I have shot over 2000 rounds through mine and friends of mine have pushed it to very high round counts (20,000 to 50,000 rounds plus just as Walther's own testing) with optics and have had not a single issue with zero loss. I am using a Holosun 507c X2 along with Ameriglo GL-329 suppressor height sights. It is a superb shooter and perfectly reliable so far. I have been a Glock user for over 3 decades but the PDP has superseded my Glock 19. I did add an Overwatch TAC trigger to my PDP because I prefer flat triggers with the trigger shoe face being perfectly vertical.

Picking mine up soon, thanks for everything that you do! Terrific reviews!

I’d love to see a versus with this gun against the P10F

This is my next gun. Thanks for your awesome reviews!!!! You are my #1 reviewer on Youtbe.

HEY!!! The 4" full size is NOT weird!!! I just have really big hands and need the full size frame. And I wanted a carry size slide. With a red dot the longer slide really doesn't make much of a difference anymore.

What?! You had 1000rnds of ammo?! Loved the review.

Please do the versus video! I was all pumped to go get a CZ now im reconsidering things.

Just bought one....LOVE WALTHER!

I agree with pretty much everything tho said. It's important to note that Walther along with HK use a stepped chamber that that provides a more consistent lockup and seals better at the case mouth (leaves a ring at the front of the brass) It doesn't handle some steel cased ammo very well because of it.

You said p99. Gotta say it's what made me a walther fan. PDP is pro SD is probably my next purchase

I've been wanting to get one if these ever since I saw it. The bigger serrations are my favorite part. I'm sure the trigger is fantastic too, such as all Walthers. I've always loved Walther. Now I'm convinced lol. Great video brother

Ordered a PDP compact 5. I pick it up this week. It'll be my first optics pistol.

In the truck headed to a local-ish shop to purchase this one compact version it will be my first Walther

You the man Outlaw!!! Everyone make sure you get your merch! I recommend the zip up hoodie.

Great review! Just from watching this video, you helped me decide what I want - which of course is the Walther PDP.

Now we're waiting for the PDP vs CZ-P10F, great

I appreciate your reviews. They help to pick a few pistols to concentrate my training on! My highest praise is I trust your guidance

I’d like to get my hands on one of these. I’ve shot the PPQ and almost bought one, but went with the VP9 instead. Never looked back, but I’ve since converted to the M&P9 M2.0. Superb pistol! But I do like what I’ve seen about this pistol and I like that Walther is producing this gun.

I am considering this pistol so I came to you for an opinion I could trust. Keep up the good work.

Your videos are why I chose this as my first gun.. Thank u.. Im still very happy with it.. And the trigger is still the best stock trigger I've used

I recently traded my Glock in for a Sig P365XL pistol to use as my new carry gun. The next time I'm in the market for a slightly bigger carry gun/duty pistol, the Walther PDP will likely be the one that I go with. All of these amazing features for the money, plus Walther will send you plates for red dots is just sweet. And as a bonus, the PDP is one of the sexiest modern pistols in my opinion. :)

I just bought a pdp 5 inch full size and it is my new favorite gun. Put almost 1000 rounds through it in about 3 weeks and I can fairly rapid fire at 10 yards and put all 18 rounds in about a 3 inch group. I've shot a p320 a p30 19x a pile of Springfield handguns and it is by far the best shooting of them all.

I think some of the snappiness is from the chunky slide. And I think there’s a few ounces that can easily be removed to help with that

I have just got the PDP 5" compact, super nice gun. probably the best one I purchased to date

I bought my 4" compact after seeing your first impressions and am absolutely thrilled with it paired with the 507C. +1 for a CZ P10F/C vs the PDP comparison!

I'm sold. I plan to pick one of these babies up. Thanks for the great review!

I started with a p99 then a ppq then a q4 tac now I have the pdp. Tens of thousands of rounds I've had 0 malfunctions in any of them so far.

I got one of these today and it’s instantly my favorite handgun

I replaced my sites with trijicon hd. Much better!!! I also added an extended mag release! It really enhances my mag changes. It's also a great spot to rest my thumb. Walther sells a tungsten recoil rod if you need a lil extra weight to reduce recoil. The quality and fit n finish is HK good at glock prices. Sig take notes.

Grew up in an era where people thought James Bond was real, so naturally wanted a Walther PPK from Dr. No and a good dad bought me one on my 18th in 1988. One thing I'd love to see on gun reviews is customer service. My wife got a PDP for Christmas and just getting used to no ammo racking the recoil spring guide rod broke. In a 3 minute conversation with Walther a replacement was shipped no questions asked. Technology is fun but customer service is king. A steel rod is preferable but in this era of razor thin margins I get the plastic idea. Point is, buy a gun from a company that will support you. Walther has a rock solid lifetime guarantee and they mean it.

I own a PPQ (but had to leave it in Germany as I moved here to the US) but I had same experience with my thumb pushing down the Slide release after my last shot of a magazine - but with a little bit of training I was able to be more cautious. Did not happen that often afterwards... But still it's a good and a bad thing at the same time. Can't wait to shoot the PDP, because I think I will buy it to be my Concealed Carry. Thanks for your review 🙏

After watching this (again) today I immediately bought the 5" full size . Great review as always!

Great review....couldn't agree more....my favorite factory hand gun for sure

The Walthers have MUCH more solid engineering expertise, and better quality than the vast majority of pistol makers.

You should do that versus video, bro. P10 vs PDP. Throw in the 17/19 so folks can see how far behind they are.

I just love your review videos

@Honest Outlaw I added a Sprinco recoil management system, Walther performance trigger, Holosun 507C ver.2, Ameriglo Spartan Glock 19 sights (They do co-witness) and a baldr light combo. This is the best pistol I have ever had the pleasure to shoot. Well worth the extra money put into it. My wife loved it so much, she took it from me and I had to order another one. If you are reading this, do not miss out on this great pistol if you find one. I promise you will not regret buying one.

Highly appreciated this deep and honest review with facts base on personal experience with the gun under review. AWESOME WALTHER PDP REVIEW . BEST SO FAR!!

I took my full size out for the first couple times over the last two weekends. It's definitely super snappy and took some getting used. I felt at first my canik tpsfx had a fair bit less recoil, but really just ended up being my grip at the end of the day. I'm looking forward to getting an optic on it and giving it another go soon.

Recently got a full-size with 4" barrel. It did not include optic plates, but Walther will send you one for free. Love the gun!! It just *fits* in my hand and the texture is grippy without feeling too coarse to bare skin. All the controls are within reach with hardly any change in my hold. I've only taken it to the range once so far, and was very impressed with the accuracy out of the box. Can't wait to get an optic on it for Father's Day!

The PDP uppers also fit on the P99. If you want to keep the DA/SA/AS mode, use the P99 striker and cut/file the upper tang of the striker since the PDP doesn’t have a decocker button (necessary if you are using the Walther optic plate). You can index the PDP backplate for the longer P99 striker, or you can use the P99 backplate.

Thanks so much for the review. Just purchased the compact version today (4” barrel). Was not what I had originally considered for my first time purchase… technically not the first, it has been 38 years since I had to sell all of mine when I got an assignment to the UK… anyhoo I tried liked 6 different models at the range. When I went back to the show room the Walther found its way into my hand and I returned to the range to fire it and was hooked bc it felt so right in my hand. Now I have to practice, practice, practice. 🙂

Love my 4.5” Full-Size PDP! 🔫 🥰

The PPQ 5” is the smoothest, most accurate out-of-the-box pistol I’ve ever shot. I can’t wait to try the PDP!

This PDP vs VP9L for the win Outlaw. Your results may directly impact my bank account again lmao. Please and Thanks Loved the review as always

Was considering this firearm. Your video really helped me decide. (I want it!) Thanks!

Love watching your videos, you do great in depth honest reviews. I'd really like to see you do an in depth video of your grip and how you shoot. Seen many already but none of them are nailing targets 100 yards out, really want to hear about your personal grip, in depth. Not just placement, but pressure, aim, and any little Tweeks over the course of learning you've done. Anyone can shoot 5-10 yards. I want the 100 yard fist size group. Help me out with this one Outlaw. I was going to shorten your name there but using "HO", just seems rude. 😂

I just picked up my walther ppq 45acp last week and I'm going back to the store to get this as well.

Love mine. My bedside gun

Everything you said about Walther triggers to me was spot on.

YEEEESSSS!!!!!!! I've been waiting for this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, please do separate review on the compact (wondering which holsters would fit it too). Looking forward to it! Thanks!

I bought my PDP right before the handgun ban in Canada, and am now using it in IPSC. Fantastic accuracy. Great gun overall.

I was skeptical about this handgun. Now I know that I have to at least try one. Thanks for your work!

Great gun, lots to say about it. That grip..... It's great cause it's as if the more you squeeze, the more it adheres to your hand. It's almost like it actually reacts to how firm your holding it. It's really a great pistol for the money. Very accurate, easy to run the slide, mag release, and it shoots very well. A little snappy but easy to overcome. The best part is I haven't even put my Holosun red dot on it yet lol.

I purchased the Arex Delta Gen2 Model L and, after watching this video, I'll be buying this as well eventhough, I already own the Walther PPQ. But, hey that's just me. An AR-15 and the VR-80 will complete my collections. 💯💯💯🙂🙂🙂

I’ve got 500 rounds through mine so far and I love this gat piece. Yea, I said gat.

I have a 3.5” Walther PDP, 1st firearm I’ve purchased mainly for conceal carry. Excited to take it to the range

Walther never fails

Best review channel on RU-vid!

When I picked up the PDP Compact 5", it felt so nice in hand that I almost thought about trading one of my P30's for one. Almost. What about a VS video of this vs the P10 and the Arex Delta? I know you have some issues with the Delta, but I am curious to see if it cleared up after some breakin time.