I think the PDP Pro may be the best striker out there. Outstanding ergos and upgraded trigger. Makes a great suppressor host, too.

 

I have a PDP compact 5”. The only thing I did to the trigger was a Sprinco reduced power safety plunger spring. The stock trigger was already good, but now it has by far the best striker trigger of any I’ve ever owned. It’s almost like cheating with a dot mounted on it.

That said, my new production PPK .32 is one of my favorite guns to take to the range.

Without realizing it, I’m up to 5 Walthers. Safe to say they’re one of my favorite brands.

 

The P88 Compact gets the nod over the P88 Fullsize because of grip. Both are wicked accurate. I like the P4 (the modified P38 with decocker only). I had a W. German made PPK in .380. What a beautiful gun but was actually uncomfortable to shoot. Wish I still had it.

 

OP asked about current production.

Talking P88, the Champion and Competition are outstanding and are based on the P88 Compact.

 

The Meister Manufaktur steel are the finest pistols they ever built, bar none.









I also like the P88 line, but they aren’t built like the Meister guns. Also not in production

 

The Meister Manufaktur steel are the finest pistols they ever built, bar none.









I also like the P88 line, but they aren’t built like the Meister guns. Also not in production

Thanks, now you’ve given me another “must have”! The Walther site says it has a 5.5# pull - is it really that heavy?

 

Several years ago i picked up a Walther PPS, the first version with the European mag release. The fella i bought it off of met me at a range. i shot it and fell in love. The M2 version I've thought about, But just more interest in other things. It makes a great deep conceal or pocket carry.

 

I bought the M2 on a whim when I was considering changing my carry pistol. I loved it immediately the first time I shot it. Very accurate and fits my hand like a glove. It’s a tad larger than I’d like for pocket carry, but it’s doable.

 

The PDK was the first pistol I bought a few years back. I did sell it, but the PDK pro is on my to buy list. They do make really nice guns, very ergonomic.

 

PDP F Series is unbelievable in my hands. I pray they make a steel framed version.

 

That would be an interesting piece. I’m hoping for a Walther micro 9.

 

I have two PDP’s, one a compact 5” and the other a Steel Frame match. The Steel Frame is brand new, but the compact 5” has just shy of 20k rounds on it annd at least double that in dry fire. No trigger degradation that I can perceive, and I’m not the most consistent when it comes to cleaning and maintenance.
Do they shoot as well as a Staccato? I’m a fairly high level USPSA guy with experience with both platforms and I think I can shoot my Walther at least as well as my Staccato. YMMV of course.

 

anyone have a PDP PRO F 3.5? that’s the one i’m looking at.

PDP F-Series Pro 3.5"

Elevate your shooting experience with the Walther PDP F-SERIES PRO, the ultimate tool for precision, reliability, & control in any situation.

waltherarms.com

 

Love the F. 3.5 is great. Stock trigger is good and the upgraded trigger is amazing but it is flat also.

 

I have 2 PPQ's: 40 and 9. I am very happy with them. The triggers are comparable to my VP9.

 

I've got a PPS M2 and 2 4" PDP-F's (original, not the Pro). I'm horrible about having a wandering eye for the Next Best Thing, and I've probably carried upwards of 12 different firearms on a daily basis. However, as I've stated on here in a couple of other places, I've got pretty small hands. The PDP-F was a revelation and is the first handgun (other than my 1911s) that I've liked enough to buy more than one of. I've got a couple of other firearms that I do still carry from time to time, but I'd say the PDP-F has so far been the best overall handgun for those of us who are Manually Challenged, and is the handgun that I by far carry most frequently.

I feel kinda bad for the PPS-M2. It came out maybe 2 years before the P365 made it obsolete, but it's still a good, reliable, handgun. Takes 8 rounds in the fully extended mag, and just works. The only complaint I have is that the trigger isn't nearly as good as the trigger on my PDP-Fs. I'll still carry it from time to time if, for whatever reason, I've gotta go low-profile.

Now that the Pro is out, I'll be looking at it very, very closely.

 

I found the PDP platform to be exceptional shooters, with a far above average trigger after a few boxes of ammunition through it.

 

Went to one of my local dealers last year to look at the Q5 Meister Vintage and Black Diamond editions. Was mainly interested in the Vintage model, but after checking out the Black Diamond ended up liking it more. Such a cool pistol! Came very close to purchasing the Black Diamond that day, but the price negotiation didn’t work out.

So last week found a used Black Diamond in excellent like new condition on Guns.com. Got a great price and picked it up yesterday. This is my first Walther and am pretty hyped about it.

 

Went to one of my local dealers last year to look at the Q5 Meister Vintage and Black Diamond editions. Was mainly interested in the Vintage model, but after checking out the Black Diamond ended up liking it more. Such a cool pistol! Came very close to purchasing the Black Diamond that day, but the price negotiation didn’t work out.

So last week found a used Black Diamond in excellent like new condition on Guns.com. Got a great price and picked it up yesterday. This is my first Walther and am pretty hyped about it. View attachment 1756324 View attachment 1756325

Looks incredible. I would be interested in hearing your impressions after you've took it to the range.