And it does just look nicer with the paddle release. This PPQ had zero issues with 4 or 5 brands of bulk ammo. JavaScript is disabled. When someone has disassembled the gun and accidentally bent the trigger bar, a bent trigger bar does not interact with the strikers safety. The P99 was great and never jammed, but I traded it in because I wanted a standard light rail (which the P99 still does not provide even after 3 generations). The sights, trigger, grip are a grand slam. Gun Review: Taurus GX4XL T.O.R.O. Some other functional similarities did carry over from Walthers other .22 LR pistols (P22, primarily), such as a fixed, threaded barrel thats clamped into the barrel block by a sleeve and a nut on the end. Height: 5.4 inches. (I never tried mini mags, I assume those would work well, too.). Accounts of this are all over the internet. Apparently the Walther web site is incorrect. Test the olgive. Unless the operator is unaware or ignorant of firearm safety. Functions flawlessly. Its solution is that you replace the slide stop spring. I smiled when I saw that, as it will prevent the steel slide stop from wearing away at and rounding out the notch. The PPQ fed about 100 rounds of WWB flawlessly. I ran a couple of strings of M-22 (one of their preferred ammo types), CCI 1200 and 1640 FPS, and a Remington 1200 FPS without any problems, so it appears the earlier problem is gone. Also, its causes and corrective measures. Neither gun can be rented in our area to try. I could not believe that it was legal to sell such a piece of junk. The 9mm rounds Ive put through the PPQ include 115-, 125- and 147-grain FMJs from Federal, Armscor, and Blazer, 147-grain flat noses from Federal, and some hollow points. Broken slide stop spring: If the slide stop spring is broken, then your slide stop floats, and then under recoil, it would just pop up and catch that slide. The whole reason people choose 9mm over 45acp is because you can get more hits on target faster with less training. Until I see shelves consistently stocked full of bricks, I wouldnt consider buying another .22. In .22 LR? . A very modern and fine looking pistol, it arrives in a black Walther box, complete with the gun, two magazines, three interchangeable backstraps, a speed loader, safety lock, instruction manual, and a test target from Germany showing the gun has been sighted in at 15 yards. Below mentioned are all the malfunctions a Walther PPQ can have. Here is the disassembly process for the PPQ: 2. The edge on the extractor claw may become rounded. My only complaint is that the muzzle flip is a bit excessive. Ratings (Out of Five Stars): Sorry to throw water on the above comments, but I purchased my PPQ 22LR 4 yesterday, cleaned it (watched the video to be sure I did it right) then took it to the range. Its great for taking noobs to the range. To fix this issue, inspect the barrel and make sure it is clear. This video covers everything you need to know to problem solve and maintain your Walther PPQ. ; Malfunctions Due to Ammo or Gun Mechanics. . It was my go to target gun and I was shooting 3 or 4 times a week. Again, its back far enough that I tend to touch it with my strong hand thumb, which prevents it from moving up and locking the slide back on empty. Prolly not your issue, but if I can't fix a gun issue, it goes back immediately. Considering how good that gun was, it was clear I had to get my hands on Walthers .22 LR version of the PPQ. The factory P99 grips do tend to get really slick if you perspire or have anything on your hands. I was ready to destroy it and throw it away, but Walther stood behind their project and now I still have a decent (although worn out and beat up) P22. Customization: * * Id love to see a head-to- head comparo of the PPQ and the PPX to see what exactly is different about them, subjectively. The only thing i recall ever hearing, is some report having issues with the inside of barrel pitting. Use as home defense is beyond question useful. Who makes and where did you get the upper left muzzle break. The only thing I can think is that that slightly smaller palm swell allowed the pistol to rotate in my hand causing the variation. When fired, it would fire correctly but the slide would not slide all the way back into place. I have both, but I prefer the PPQ, for its trigger. The solution is to replace it. The PPQ has a Tenifer finish applied to the barrel and slide. The barrel sleeve handles all of the wear from the slide cycling and takes most or all of the load from anything you add to the muzzle (and it looks like a normal barrel when the slide is back. To say one is better than the other is just going to come down to what you like personally. 4. Unfortunately it started just as I began using a fresh shipment of several thousand rounds of an especially square olgive so I had no way of testing things. I had a P22 but after a yr or so moved to the Sig Mosquito. The PPQ with the paddle release (called the PPQ M1) will even accept the same magazines as the P99, and the two pistols are . Remember, it resides in a channel, not out in the open, like you have it. How to properly maintain & trouble your Walther PPQ handgun hosted by Larry Vickers.Lets be friends on Social Media:https://www.facebook.com/WaltherArms/ htt. Im just trying to figure out what could be easier than disassembling a Glock. This is easily the most comfortable pistol Ive held yet. The ergonmics alone have increased my 8 yd accuracy of 17 rounds to 1.8 in. I have heard of a few guys who have over 40,000 rounds . That is the one real big negative I had on the pistol, but Talon grips changed the grip big time and it actually grips and feels better than the PPQ in hand once this is done. That is, mechanically accurate plus however much I was screwing up sight alignment that day. ; Bang Pull the trigger. Why wouldnt I just get a plentiful new or used GLOCK brand GLOCK for less $? Feels like a pretty standard 5-6.5lbs. You wont regret purchasing the 9mm (assuming you havent already). Any firearm that requires you to pull the trigger for dis-assembly/cleaning is just plain stupid. If you then push the slide forward it comes right off without dry firing the weapon. Except I wished they would have kept the Euro mag release paddles. Im going to go with keep the ramp polished. The magazine capacity is 9+1 and 13+1. Rifled Barrel. potentially concealable I also find the reset even shorter on the P99 AS than the PPQ, as hard as that is to believe. Another nice touch, although not unique to this pistol, is a steel pin inserted into the back of the slide lock notch. Looks normal. I love my PPQs. Wrong magazine: Having a wrong magazine can also cause failure to feed. At a pretty consistent 4.25 lbs, the trigger requires just a bit less force than the 9mm PPQ we tested, which came in at 4.75 lbs. I couldnt resist how it felt in my hand, and oh what a magical trigger reset! This, coupled with the fact that many of those rounds were fired while Ive carried the PPQ in a holster as my sidearm in some wet and rough conditions, makes me well assured in its reliability. Dirty chamber: Another probable cause for this malfunction is that the chamber is dirty. And make sure to super swab the extractor spring gap. Ergonomics: * ** * I like a little more wiggle room when shooting under stress. We love how there's now threaded versions and also versions that come with a laser. I dont normally have issues with other pistols, but its certainly possible with me I think. The rounds seem to eject and feed fine, looking at the ejection port when the slide is stuck doesnt seem to reveal any issues there. I called Walther and they said my gun is well past its intended life span. These police are unionized. Question of the Day: Should Disguising a Real Gun as a Toy be Illegal? I just recently picked up a new Walther PPS M2 LE when gun buyers had their sale and I absolutely love the gun so far. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I replaced them with Trijicon HDs and it made a big difference. Well Ive had this issue as well. Trijicon Night Sight for Walther PPQ Pistol: Best Night Sight. Both of these guns have pretty basic sight options from the factory. I wish they kept the old paddle release, I love that thing. Plus, theres other lead exposure from shooting bare lead bullets and it messes up the inside of your suppressor a lot more as lead will vaporize and fragment off from the hot gasses and going down the bore, etc. Its your standard .22 pistol fare, complete with open sides and thumb stud on the follower to enable easier loading. Thanks!!! It has serious carry problems, as I learned. Now, it comes out in .22LR. Therefore, make sure you have a suitable magazine for your Walther PPQ. It has proven to be a very accurate pistol at 20 feet. Broken extractor: This problem also happens if your pistol has a damaged extractor. Favor the extractor spring diagnosis. A squib is a round that does not have enough powder charge to send . Now she has to decide between this one and the P22. I am having issues searching for help, so thank you for any help in this matter. I really dont want to let her go. When Ive increased my distance from the target to around 40 to 50 feet, my groups do widen, but not significantly. I love my PPQ M1 so its too bad this pistol got such a good review here, means Im probably gonna have to buy it. Its a marked improvement over any other pistol Ive ever fired, and its what I look forward to the most when I shoot the PPQ on the range. This looks perfect and matches my 9mm PPQ. Integrated Hex Tool in the Removable Backstrap. For long-term durability a steel breech block, containing the firing pin mechanism, extractor, breech face, etc is pinned into the slide. It has an incredible trigger and excellent ergonomics. The PPQ 22 was great to shoot, it has the same great ergonomics of the centerfire pistol and shares the same controls. Pulling the trigger is not a big deal. Wow. New. There is about a hundred dollars more for the FN 502. The basic maintenance and care include springs and parts that you should monitor every 5000 rounds or so. In under 1k rds the slide cracked. However, another reason is if somebody rides a slide forward while chambering the first round and doesnt apply enough force required to let the slide go. The front sight popped off my 9mm at the range and never found its way home. I leaned towards Glocks, then the PPQ M2 9mm came out. Action: semi-automatic, locked breech, short recoil operated. This is not a small-scale "knock off" of the centerfire models. Sometimes, this can happen when you take the sear housing assembly out of the pistol frame, and the trigger bar guide will come apart from the sear housing. The aluminum paddle is so much better looking and feeling, and only take a session or two at the range to master. If you still have any issues or questions please contact customer service at: CustomerService@WaltherArms.com. I know Im probably the odd man out, but the trigger reset on the PPQ is too short for my liking on a defensive pistol. It is a perfectly fine mechanism. Question of the Day: Do You Know Any Fudds? Press J to jump to the feed. When the slide is forward, it looks like a normal barrel and you cant tell it is threaded. I stand corrected. Im curious though, at 15ft+ I can still get a nice group, but it is always a bit higher than where I actually aim. It was by far the lowest quality worst and most unsafe firearm I have ever owned. Even for beginner shooters. So youve only fired a Glock and maybe a revolver or DAO semi-auto? It is very astonishing for a .22. Walther said that is all they had because the gun (original version) is no longer made. It feels very good and the reset is wonderful. The technical difference likely involves MIM parts and other cheaper manufacturing methods for the PPX. Federal is a lighter charge like UMC, and some guns have problems with it. Let me put it this wayafter six months of owning, carrying and shooting this pistol, I can safely state that the Walther PPQ M2 is everything the P99 isand then a whole lot more. Additional magazines run about $24. But if you face any of the above malfunctions, take these measures to fix them. Dont know if we would upgrade to a S&W or Walter in 9mm later. Try some better quality ammo like WWB. Failure to Feed. None since then including IDPA sessions when there is definitely more pressure on one then when just shooting paper. Fixed Front Sight with Fast Acquisition Dot. With the smaller mag it can be a bit of a handful, but I . I for one am a huge fan of the DA/SA striker on the gun with the ability to decock and carry one in the pipe. I do like the gun, and purchased it because its the only one Ive found that my arthritic-handed wife can use. The PPQ does have a machined aluminum slide. Recommend to clean the gun every 300 rds. One question to Jeremy please: Did you ever try .22 subsonic ammo and did it work without problems? The Walther PPQ M1 is my favorite for now. Ive got ~2500 rounds through my M1 at this point. Looks like that one would not get in the way of the sights? Everything was aces with the Element 2 that I wont be able to pick up for a few more months, and as you can see in the video it also ran flawlessly with it and was nice and quiet to boot. Weak ammo, limp wristing, recoil spring. Fit & Feel Unfortunately 18 round magazines are no where to be found - a failing by Walther. The 45AUTO version has had reported issues with the material quality of their barrels. Generally, too heavily lubricated means that you have used a lube that was good in warm weather, but now, the lube gums up the gun in cold weather. Ammunition failure: Failure of ammo is yet another cause for this problem. Since I bought it I carry nothing else. walther pps m2 recall. Hopefully the FTE problem has a solution other than going to CCI 1640 FPS ammo. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. .177 Caliber Dual Ammo: Shoots Pellets and BB's Velocity: 495 FPS with Alloy Pellets Magazine: 16 rounds capacity double magazine (8x2) Smooth Bore Barrel Single/Double Action CO2 12gr Powered The P-430 CO2 powered air pistol shoots both .177 caliber pellets and BBs at 495 feet per second. That resulted in a lot of FTE/FTFs and was like having a bolt-action pistol. Good review. . It works with easily visible sights that give faster target acquisition. Also rare, and of the handful of examples I've seen, most have been in .40. Hit, hit, hit, hit its borderline silly. Only one problem: I havent seen a single round of .22LR in my corner of the country in going on 2 years now. I'd try swapping out the slide spring. Youll find that basically everything about the ergonomics, controls, accuracy, reliability, quality, etc has carried over. They sent a new compensator. Weak recoil spring: You can also have this issue if your gun has a weak recoil spring. 4. The sculpted grip meshes smoothly into the hand. There are only a couple of light scratches on the slide and no sign of rusting or corrosion anywhere at all. Check the PPQ forum at the Weather Forums. Just to rule out limp-wristing or any issues with grip, have you had someone else shoot it? Certainly there are many manufacturers who make button releases that are truly ambidextrous use, the M2 is much like the G19, in that it requires a configuration change to switch. The Walther PPQ M2 a new version of the PPQ M1, which came out about three years ago was a . Not a single failure of any sort since taking it out of the box when it was brand new. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. i guess i coulda bought a ruger, they have phenomenal customer service. The reach to the trigger is comfortable and the trigger pull is light enough to be easy and controllable but heavy enough that it isnt hazardous for less experienced shooters. It does not like bulk ammo very much. I took the three supplied magazines, added the Taylor Freelance extended base pads and started shooting. I know one of the brands has a solid reputation though. And by deficient I mean it's the same as every other polymer striker-fired handgun on the market. More importantly, you can disassemble the weapon without having to remove the barrel sleeve/adapter. It will go nicely with my laser engraved Spectre take-down pins, Totally agree. I thought these days that stuff was for cartridge collectors only. It has a molded polymer receiver and . Alright, the dragons mouth on the end of the barrel is too awesome to ignore.just saying. Once when shooting, alongside a gunsmith at the range, I was able to consistently replicate the issue and so was he. 'Classic' here, no problems. Tap Slam the bottom of the magazine with the palm of your hand to ensure it is seated properly. The gun looks and feels great, but I've had nothing but issues shooting it. In this case I chose to test out the PPQ .22 Tactical version, which comes from Walther with a 1/228 thread adapter. So I just got my new PPQ M2 - 9mm, 4" barrel, and took it shooting Monday. So, you want to make sure that you reinstall that properly when you put the sear housing back. You dont need to pull the trigger to strip it. So, if you dryfire a lot, you have to have snap caps or dummy rounds to take that impact from the firing pin. My advice is the ditch the factory sights on the PPQ. Deformed parts: One cause is that the magazine or pistol is broken, the slide stop lever is broken, or the magazine tube is deformed. A range master took a look at it, and it discharged while uncocked, finger off trigger. if they make this pistoly that would take my many Glock17 magsId buy two . it wouldnt be a big deal, but this was the first pistol i ever bought, so was very special, and now i am without. Was not too fond of the original mag release, but no big deal for me. On the negative side, the aluminum slide means the pistol is quite a bit lighter in weight than the centerfire ones, and being a firearm means it cant simply ship to your door like a conversion kit can. This pistol, in various forms (mostly without the lighter trigger) is the most common police pistol today across northern Europe. Why this happens is mentioned below. [Well, as long as primers are well seated!] Cant wait for it to arrive. If that notch is deformed or taken off, it will not engage it. My wifes carry is the Walther PK380 with a similar grip and my Ruger SR22 is also patterned after the Walther P22 grip. 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