Walther PDP vs. PPQ 

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What’s better than a Walther pistol? Two Walther pistols.

You are the Bob Ross of firearms reviews and that’s awesome

A couple of details I neglect to mention in the video: PDP has more checkering on the mag release; and the extractor on the PDP is much shorter, but still external.

Very nice review. I appreciate the fact that you aren't overly animated and can give a calm review of two excellent handguns. You have a new subscriber.

Pumped that I just ordered my first Walther! The PDP!!!!

The walther PPQ sights were probably the easiest sights I've ever had to change on a handgun... great comparison review!

I'd be stoked to pick up a PPQ for a few bucks cheaper because of the release of the PDP.

Hot dang. Been waiting on this. Eating breakfast while drinking coffee with a Justin review. Great stuff 🇺🇸👍😁

I have a PPQM1 and love the trigger guard mag release. I wish they would make more like that

Thanks for the comparison, Justin. Exactly what I was looking for.

Always appreciate this reviewer's willingness to video record himself firing round after round after round.

This is EXACTLY the review I have been looking for that compares these two guns. Thank you! Now, the search for an in-stock PDP begins.... 😂 You have yourself a new subscriber.

PPQ with the paddle release and arched slide is just all I would want - Great video review, thanks!

Soon to be first time gun owner. This has been very helpful with my purchase research! Can’t wait to get out there and get involved in my new sport!

It is awesome that Walther listened to the customer and rectified every single "drawback" on the PPQ. The PDP has a flattened slide, deep and extruding slide serrations for easier slide racking and a better grip texture. Most important, the PDP keeps the "iron sights" when using a red dot and it takes Glock sites. In my eyes and experience, the PDP is the very best polymer handgun on the market:

The PPQ sights are insanely easy to change... there arent nearly as many options; but changing rear and front sights on the PPQ requires simple tools, no sight pusher required. Just FYI.

Love my EDC PPQ subcompact. Trigger is awesome! Not gonna lie..loving the ergonomics on the PDP too!! Any Walther you choose is a great pick!

Just bought the pdp. I saw so many good reviews and my lgs got some in so I decided to get one and I am pleased. I also have the pps m2. I must say I’m a walther fan.

I already have 3 PPQM2s. Not about to change over to the PDP for the following reason. Golf clubs. Every year golf club makers come out with the newest greatest clubs ever that will make your game even better. The only thing that improves a game is lessons and practice not new clubs. The PPQ is going to do anything you need it to provided your up to the task. For that matter so is the Taurus G3. It's the Indian not the arrow.

I stopped carrying Glock a few years ago after 25 years of service. I carry a PPS m2 & Q5 when I need more rounds. Love my Walthers.

The Walther pdp is awesome. The slide is smooth, the takedown is probable the best takedown out of any pistols out there, the magazine release is nice and reliable, the mags drop out perfectly every time, and there’s no scratches on them. Even after a few range trips. My sig p365 just had to use the mags once to get them all scratched up. And I didn’t even drop them. It’s not a big deal tho, but still. Accuracy is on point. Grip texture is awesome, and it gives you a lot of real estate for holding it in place. You can see at the end of the slide on the left side. On top of the rail, you got that little plastic ledge. It’s for your left thumb to hold the gun down while shooting. Muzzle flip is pretty much eliminated that way. Also the angle of the grip is perfect. Presenting the gun gives me almost 100% perfect sight alignment every time. The slide lock release is perfect. Nice and long. I believe that the Walther pdp is the best pistol out there. I personally don’t own one. My dad does. I own a glock 19 gen 3 and a glock 48 mos. great guns, and I love them. But shooting the Walther is just perfect. And it’s not even hard to carry. I carry on my hip, and granted, just wearing a t-shirt won’t cut it this way. But with an over shirt it’s perfect. The clip & carry holster for it from Amazon is perfect. For like $30, you can’t get better. I believe it also accommodates for a red dot. I have that problem with my 48 mos. I just put a red dot on it, and my holster won’t fit anymore. I paid like $50 for it. I could cut it a bit, but still. I’d rather just buy a different holster that also accommodates for a light. Sorry for the rant. If you get a Walther pdp and a walther pps m2, that would be the best duo in my opinion. You could probably go for a sig p320 xcompact or xcarry along side the p365 sas, and that would probably be the perfect duo, but you can’t go wrong with the Walthers. They just look right.

+The most important difference is the PDP is OPTIC READY. If I'd known that, I would have gotten a PDP to replace my PPQ SC instead of an optic ready S&W MP 2.0 compact. Too late now.

Great video! Answered a lot of questions I had... With this new model, Walther at least addressed the *only* complaint I had with the PPQ: *Too much air in the sights* Unfortunately, it's with the wrong gun-- Tbh, as others have said, I prefer the more elegant (well stated by you, btw) PPQ...

Justin is a good Gun-tuber,he has very special Opinions!

And here I keep hoping that Walther's new pistol would have a slightly lower bore axis. Instead they essentially do a PPQ M3 with a more square slide for a better optics mounting platform and an extended grip option.

Held and played around with a PDP today at my local gun store and it was amazing. Easy for me to like as an HK VP9 user.

Ive always been on the fence about the PPQ , I know its a great handgun but it just never won me over so I opted to carry the CZ-P10C and I loved it and it also has a fantastic out of the box trigger for a striker handgun . I actually prefered the P-10C's trigger , its ergonomics and low bore axis over the PPQ . But then I saw the Walther PDP at my local FFL and was immediatly drawn to it . I asked if I could see it and if they mind if I dry fired the trigger . The very first thing about the PDP that really stood out for me is that excellent new grip texture I really like what Walther has done with the grip and it looks good at first glance the PDP has that custom stipple job look , I really like the design of the slide its really easy to rack the slide from anywhere . The trigger is really nice but not mind blowing like many people hype it up to be . The PDP's trigger is more on par to CZ's P10 trigger now , just my opinion . I really like that Walther opted to make the PDP compatible with Glock aftermarket sights which is a huge plus in my book . Aquiring extra Magazines , after market barrels , extended mag releases etc etc , are going to be convient conserding the cross compatibility the PDP had to the PPQ , good thinkinh Walther . Idk its been over 8 years since Ive bought anything from Walther but after I handled the PDP I just had to have it . I think its going to be my new cc

Original P99 already had it all and more, DA, SA, no external safety, decocker button , striker indicator, super short reset and nice triger.

“At first glance you might wonder why there is a new model if they’re so similar.” Sir, I’ve been carrying a Glock for years - I promise you I’ve never wondered that lol.

The PDP looks like a nice and necessary evolution of the PPQ. Good job, Walther. I love my PPQs and PPS. I'm not in the market for another compact/medium carry gun (currently carry a P10c or Walther .45 or CZ P01/PCR) but if I was this would likely be it. It'd also likely be the next polymer framed gun I'd buy if I was going that way. I like the aesthetics of the PPQ better tho. I admit I was hoping for a double stack PPS replacement or a fun DA/SA hammer fired gun or most of all a steel frame .45. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Great review Justin. I own the PPQ M2, a Sig P226 MK 25, a Sig P320 X-5 Legion, a Glock 19 Gen 5 and Ruger GP100 .357 Magnum. The PPQ has the best trigger of all, followed by the Sig P320. I do love the DA/SA on my P226 and use that as my primary self defense gun. The PPG is ergonomically the best gun for my small hands (hold the comments, I have size 11 feet) and the overall feel of the PPQ makes it one of my overall favorites. I am not a Glock lover and the PPQ outshines the Glock 19 by far. Sorry Glock lovers.

First pistol I ever owned was a PPQ .45. The first pistol I ever bought/carried was the Q4 Tact. Found my next pistol to get.

First video I've seen by you, and I appreciate your pleasant thoroughness.

The only Reason people preferred Glock vs the PPQ is after market parts, that's it! Because out the box the PPQ is the better gun out the box!!! I'm old school so I'm not much into the red dot in a pistol just yet, imo it's just an accessory/ jewelry... looks nice but really not needed

The airspace difference in the rear sight is noticeable in your grouping. The lateral movement is greater with the PPQ compared to the PDP. It is not 100% but can be observed in the grouping. Overall, glad to know that Walther is do product improvement and not remaining static.

I was able to handle the PPQ and the PDP back to back. The PPQ felt way nicer in my hand and gripping the gun felt better with the PPQ.

Wanted the long slide ppq but it was close to 700 bought the pdp 5” compact on grabagun for 498 three months ago it the first version but still I’m so impressed I shoot it so well by my scone mag I already outshot my glocks and rugers that I have much more practice with.

I swapped out the stock sights on my PPQ M1 almost immediately after getting the pistol. I chose the meprolight night sights for the PPS. They fit on the PPQ and the way they are angled, it matches the contour of the PPQ slide nicely. It closed the gap considerably between the front and rear sights.

You really can't go wrong with the Walther P99 PPQ PDP all are top grade combat pistols

The first gun I ever bought was a Walther P99. I sold it, along with others I’ve regretted. But I was addicted to hammer fired guns for the longest time since. Until I got the PDP. The best way to explain the trigger is to compare it to a Beretta 92 in single action. I won’t carry anything I don’t enjoy shooting. For now (and I don’t see it changing anytime soon), is the PDP.

Had a PPQ... trade it in before this whole circus started. Miss it. The stupid things we do.... Great stuff as always. Stay safe and well.

I played around with a PDP and a Q4. Ended up ordering the Q4 because I love the steel frame version of the ppq. I loved the PDP with the 4.5 barrel but it felt unusually light.

Great review as always ! I have the PPQ M2, to me the major advantage of the PDP is the red dot sight option, it's a good feature for people with "old eyes" like me. Apart from that, I would think the two are basically the same gun, both are excellent firearms for the price in my opinion. If I am on the market to choose between the two, I certainly would go for the PDP.

Great review. If I didn't already own the PPQ, or if I committed to a red dot, I would definitely purchase the PDP.

I recently picked up this pistol and surprisingly the best 5 round groups I got with it at 10 yards were with Fiocchi 115 Gr JHP, it was .67 inches. Remington UMC G&W box gave me a 1 inch group and Winchester White Box gave me a 1 1/2 inch group. Go figure the cheapest ammo shot the best out of my pistol. And all of them have good expansion and penetration out of 4 inch barrels.

Thank you for making this details oriented video. Enjoyed every minute of it, and it fulfilled my curiosity about the difference between PPQ and PDP. Honestly, from what I've learned, the biggest difference between these two models is the red dot ready feature, and that's a $100 price difference associated with. I probably will cease my desire to change my PPQ M2 to PDP, since the parts are also interchangeable between these two models...

Very well done comparison. I have the PPQ in 40S&W and 45ACP and love them. I wanted the 9mm but got an amazing deal on the 40S&W model with 5 magazines. Keep up the great videos. I subscribed and have been binge watching your channel.

I am a Walther fan. I love the PPQ and love even more the new PDP performance platform. I have nothing but praises, no complains about my PDP 😎

Thank you for responding and explaining mathematical fractions. I am pleased that you still use classical mathematics. My problem was one of visual perception. I perceived that the trigger pull device was showing percentages of a pound (4.15). I do appreciate and enjoy your informative firearm videos. It is enjoyable watching the firearms capabilities being demonstrated on the range.I own the first model PPQ with the paddle magazine release. I have never fired another Striker fire hand gun that could match its trigger.pull. I am impressed to see Walther develop a pistol that has an even lighter trigger.

The PDP has a very smooth action and not a lot of recoil so it's a lot easier to reset your sight on target

I wish there was still a choice. PPQ was so good they had to discontinue it to make ppl buy the PDP.

Proud new owner of a PDP 9MM Walther.its a beautiful handgun

This video is excellent quality, and the comparison is spot on. 👍🏾

I'm a little confused about the PPQ sight replacement comment since they have the easiest design to replace them. With a Glock you have a traditional dovetail style mount where you have to hammer out the iron sights after removing the set screw which is typically done by a gunsmith. With the PPQ the front sight is removed by removing the slide from the grip, unscrewing the hex screw under the front sight post, and lifting it off. Replacement is the opposite. To remove the rear sight on the PPQ you just have to depress the little lever on the right side of the sight and the sight slides right off. It takes about 1 minute on average to change the front and rear sights together. It's not a problem that people think it's "not as secure" since it obviously is based on reviews and the history of the firearm but "harder to change" than the Glock it definitely is not. 👍

Call me crazy, I think I like the PPQ better.

The similarities mean you could use a PPQ airsoft as a trainer for indoors and force on force 👍

I love my PPQ 45 so I'll wait till the PDP 45 comes out if Walther is planning to make a 45acp version.

It looks like they changed it mostly to reduce machining time on the slide. The closeup at 4:45 is a perfect example, as you can see from the tool marks that the cutter was able to take significantly fewer passes both on the rear surface and around the outside. If it still runs just as well then it's down to cost and cosmetics, IMHO.

Best video on Walther I’ve seen. (New sub) I have a Q5 SF and I love it but to big for EDC. I’m trying to secure a PDP 4” on gunbroker but have lost last 2 auctions. I have a set limit that I can’t go over but that is probably one of the biggest things I love about Walther is the quality you get for the price you pay vs. most manufacturers. Thank you again. Have a great day.

Word has it that they will likely sell it soon enough with the threaded barrel so you won't have the cost of buying it separately.

Walther said that you can co-witness the iron sights and a red dot in many cases.

Love the new frame, hate the slide. I loved the ppq's slide.

Phenomenal comparison. No nonsense, side by side review.

I appreciate the fact you use a lavalier mic with a wind sock. Little things like that really make the difference.

I'm team PPQ. Mainly because everything else being equal, I just don't like the huge grand canyon slide serrations the PDP has

Great video! Love the detailed video work of the guns and explanations of differences.

Thank you, sir. I went to my local Cabelas in League City TX as Walther told me that they would have the PDP on display at "select Cabelas stores," but they did not have it. Hope to see and possibly buy one once they are available.

Pdp sounds like the better choice. Ty

I have the ppq m2,i really enjoy shooting it. Thank you for this comparison and thorough look at both. I'm glad things do have some compatibility.i might look into getting a pdp slide.

For a duty/carry pistol how is a few ounces lighter better. If it’s a target pistol with a target trigger then you won’t likely carry it. I had a PPQ that I loved but the trigger was so “good” (light) I felt a bit weird carrying it. I sold it and replaced it with the P99, which fixed all my problems. I just don’t think people are understanding what constitutes a good carry trigger and how it differs from a target/competition pistol. I know that I’ll get the whole, “it’s a training issue dude, if you aren’t comfortable with what is a super safe and multi tested trigger than you shouldn’t be carrying at all!” Thing. Well I am trained and I know that all those same jokers wouldn’t carry a revolved hammer back or a 1911 cocked and locked safety off. I will also agree with a previously post that the P99/PPQ has arguably the easiest to change sights of any pistol. Still, good review and first look. I guess it’s no worse than the PPQ, just basically the same gun but with optics out of the box capability. If an optic is your thing than this is your gun.

The sound of your people, REFRESHING 👍

I love the back of the PDP. Very simple. I have a Sig 320 and my one major dislike of the 320 is the back is to busy looking.

The PPQ looks way better. Especially the M1 with the European magazine release. The PDP looks like a big block. So strange that Walther went this direction.

8:07 When shooting the PPQ, you should have hit the PDP target and when using the PDP, you should have hit the PPQ target. Then say " well, there you have it folks, one shoots high and the other shoots low. I'm excited to see what Walther comes up with on the Next Gen" 🤣Seriously, I'm looking forward to getting my PDP.

Love me some Walther....own a PPSM1, PPQ 4", PPQ 5" and the big ugly brother the PPX (later renamed the Creed). All shoot excellent, but honestly if I was shooting a competition I think I'd shoot the PPX. The machining is excellent, I'm just under 4,000rds through the X and the internals look like it has 25 rds through it.

Recently bought a PPQ Q4 Tac, and then the PDP came out. I thought it was only me thinking “changing the gun for the new one is not worth the hassle”. To sum it up: THANK YOU, SIR!

"Sorry, I'm not that fair of a person." , he chuckled while chambering a round.

I like my new Steyr L9A2 more than my PPQ 5". Went into my LGS today to buy this PDP anyway and came home with an Arex Delta X. Arex is much lighter & slimmer for carry. Traded a BBtech for it that shot great but the grip sucked.

Out of all the fullsize pistols that I tried out the Walther PDP felt the best to me. So once I get my Taurus G3C and my Smith &wesson m&p shield plus. I will be saving up to purchase the Walther PDP.

Nice review! I'm going to buy some Talon grips now for my PPQ'S!

Bottom line for me is natural point ability and reliability. You will not be using your sights in a concealed carry defense situation. Absolutely love my PPQ. Ps. I was a Glock man for decades. I’m 61. Walther all day everyday and nite !

I have a pps m2 which I love and have 0 problems then I have a Walter ppq sc which won’t load mags full of 15. Walter could care less after 10 emails and sending it to them and waiting over a month and half to get it back not fixed and then saying they found no issues. It still won’t load a full mag! Needless to say pretty wary of buying more Walther products, will stick with Sig and Glock. Maybe a Hellcat for higher cap sc.

your comment about the irons makes me think about my problems with my P365 XL. The front post is too fat though the nice high-vis dot is fast to acquire. I started off my firearms journey with the PPQ though, so I have learned theirs well compared to the blocky SIG ones.

Nice that you verified my theory of interchangeable slides, I figured that would be the case. I’m so glad Walther didn’t screw with the internals much because this is already a very proven and reliable design so I’m glad they kept what we love about the PPQ and just took care of a few common complaints people had (rear sight stays in place with optic, more aggressive grip texture). Gotta say I still like the looks of the PPQ better although the PDP definitely has that more aggressive look. Either way, I need a 4” compact gun to compliment my Q5 I think. If I can find a ppq for cheap now this might be the answer. Also thank goodness they didn’t change the magazine I love magazine compatibility.

Good comparison. Been a little while since I caught one of your videos - looks like you're going for the retired John Wick look, I dig it!

Like all your head 2 head comparisons, quality and very informative videos. I personally have to give credit to Walther for listening to its customers and paying attention to where the market is going. I like how the PDP looks and the upgrades that it has over the PPQ. Looks like a mix between the PPQ & VP9.

Yes, you're right about the wide window in the rear sight, my P99 is the same, need to change out for sure👍

Thank you Walther for making a pistol for those of us who grip a pistol the RIGHT WAY. I'll have to check this one out.

“Duty is it’s middle name.”... Great line and I liked the video. I also love the Led Zeppelin hat. Most gun guys wear gun manufacturer branded hats. It’s nice to see someone bring their personal style to their video.

I waited to see what Walther was coming out with in 2021.... I'm sorry I waited the two months. The Q4 tac is IMO better than any other Walther pistol out there for the $ versus options. First gun I've bought that made me a better shooter out of the box.

Pretty nicely done video ,since they were shot side by side would like to know Which one had the Less Felt Recoil

Up until 6:00 I was liking everything about the PDP's looks better, but from this angle that classic Walther taper looks way more stylish.

just got a ppq M2.40 today, pretty excited

I'd love it if walther could make the a PDP .40 conversion slide with mags. With a 5inch barrel

I actully think my OR p10c has a better trigger then my ppq slightly but better none the less im excited to get ahold of this pdp great job justin. Thanks

ppq is the glock killer! i own the p99 qa, p99 as and ppq... and a bunch of hk's and glocks. i shoot my ppq (m1) and uspc 45 best. i carry g19 (gen3) or uspc 45. HD weapon is ppq. the 3 best and most reliable 3gen g19, uspc 45 and p99as... i gotta have that pdp man!!! thumbs up!

Love my PPQ pistols. No plans to change to PDP.

Good stuff, I wouldn't say one is better than the other, just for different purposes. The big difference I see is the PDP is optics ready.

Another great video from this channel!