Walther PPQ M2
Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen · Pistol · In Production · 2013
Also known as: PPQ, PPQ M2 Q4, PPQ M2 Q5, P99Q
Overview
The Walther PPQ M2 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, produced by Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen since 2013.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 680 g (24.0 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 820 g (28.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 180 mm (7.09") |
| Barrel Length | 102 mm (4.02") |
| Height | 135 mm (5.31") |
| Width | 33 mm (1.30") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| 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) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Tenifer |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
- .40 S&W — also known as 10mm Auto Short, .40 Smith & Wesson
- .45 ACP — also known as .45 Auto, .45 Automatic Colt Pistol
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Trigger Safety, Firing Pin Safety, Disconnect Safety
- Features: Quick Defense Trigger, Short Trigger Reset, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Reversible Mag Release, Accessory Rail, Interchangeable Backstraps, Textured Grip, 3 Dot Sights
Variants
- Walther PPQ M2 5" Sport — Competition
- Walther PPQ M2 Navy SD — Suppressor Ready
- Walther PPQ M2 .45 — Large Caliber
- Walther PPQ Q4 TAC — Tactical
- Walther PPQ Q5 Match — Competition
Base model
Service history
Operators
- German Police
- Taiwan National Police Agency
- Belgian Law Enforcement
- Swiss Law Enforcement
Production
Production years: 2011-present
Exact production numbers not publicly disclosed. The PPQ M1 was introduced in 2011 with paddle magazine release; the M2 followed in 2013 with button release. Widely adopted by law enforcement agencies globally.
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Notes
The PPQ M2 is distinguished by its Quick Defense Trigger system, widely considered one of the best striker-fired triggers available. The Navy SD variant features modifications for underwater and near-water operations. Available in multiple barrel lengths: 4" standard, 4.6" threaded (tactical), and 5" (sport/competition). Taiwan selected a special PPQ M2 version to replace Smith & Wesson 5904 service pistols.
Background
The PPQ's 'Quick Defense Trigger' is widely considered one of the best factory striker-fired triggers ever produced, with a crisp break and an exceptionally short 0.1-inch reset that allows extremely rapid follow-up shots. The M2 variant replaced the European-style paddle magazine release with a conventional American-style button at the specific request of the US law enforcement market.