Walther PDP Compact
Carl Walther GmbH · Pistol · In Production · 2021
Also known as: PDP Compact, Performance Duty Pistol Compact
Overview
The Walther PDP Compact is a striker-fired, polymer-framed semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum. Part of Walther's Performance Duty Pistol (PDP) line introduced in 2021, the Compact pairs a shorter 4-inch barrel and a compact 15-round grip with an optics-ready slide cut for red dot sights. It features Walther's Performance Duty Trigger, SuperTerrain slide serrations, an ergonomic textured grip with interchangeable backstraps, and a light rail, making it well suited to both concealed carry and duty use.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 692 g (24.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 191 mm (7.52") |
| Barrel Length | 102 mm (4.02") |
| Height | 137 mm (5.39") |
| Width | 34 mm (1.34") |
| Sight Radius | 163 mm (6.42") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Striker |
| Trigger Pull | 22 N (4.9 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 15 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 360 m/s (1181 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 481 J (355 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1800 m (1968 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 250 mm (9.84") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Tenifer |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Trigger Safety, Firing Pin Safety, Loaded Chamber Indicator
- Features: Optics Ready, Accessory Rail, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Reversible Mag Release, Performance Duty Trigger, Superterrain Slide Serrations, Ergonomic Grip Texture, Interchangeable Backstraps
Variants
- Walther PDP Pro SD Compact — Threaded Barrel
Base model
Production
Production years: 2021-present
Part of the PDP family launched in 2021; offered in 4-inch and 5-inch Compact barrel lengths.
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Designer: Carl Walther GmbH
Notes
The Compact frame accepts both 15-round compact and 18-round full-size PDP magazines. A 5-inch Compact barrel variant is also offered alongside the standard 4-inch model.
Background
The PDP line was developed by Walther as a successor to the PPQ, refining its ergonomics and adding a factory optics-ready slide to meet growing demand from concealed-carry and law-enforcement markets for red-dot-equipped duty pistols.