Walther PPQ M2 5″
The PPQ M2 is a true breakthrough in ergonomics for self-defense handguns. The sculpted grip meshes smoothly into the hand. The trigger is the finest ever on a polymer, striker-fired handgun. The styling is elegant and trim. What’s more, PPQ M2 has been updated for 2013 with a new traditional reversible mag release button. The leading edge just took another step forward.
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PPQ M2 5″, 9 mm x 19
Semi-Automatic Pistol
The M-series of the WALTHER PPQ was introduced at last year’s SHOT SHOW, but at first only for US-customers. From March 2014 (IWA fair) this M2 version is also available for all other foreign markets. The M2 pistols can be recognized by its magazine release button at the left side, instead of the former lever, that was integrated in the trigger guard. The new button can be changed over to the right side, the slide stop lever is already ambidextrous. The new position of the button will be welcomed both by IPSC shooters and law enforcement or personal protection users.
All other technical features are remaining: The PPQ‘s striker fired trigger combines the advantages of a modern hammerless system, automatically operating safeties, and most modern materials. The hammerless action in conjunction with up-to-date materials permits a very compact design and it considerably reduces the number of parts required when compared to hammer-fired pistols. The WALTHER PPQ is a designated law enforcement pistol. Its design is based on the Technical Specifications for Pistols of the German Police.
NEW: PPQ M2 “Sport” 5-inch-barrel
Building on the great heritage of the original PPQ, Walther introduces its new sport version of the PPQ M2. With an overall length of 8.1 inches (206 mm) and a barrel length of 5 inches (127 mm) it is fitted with an adjustable polymer rear sight for target- and competition shooting as for personal protection and also concealed carrying. Optional sights for IPSC shooters will follow. The two rows of cuttings in the slide are no ports but for weight reduction and therefore quicker cycling when shooting fast.
| System | Semi-Automatic |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 9 mm x 19 |
| Capacity | 15 rounds / magazine |
| Safety | 3 automatic |
| Grip | 3 interchangeable backstraps |
| Trigger | Quick Defense, pre-cocked striker |
| Trigger weight (g) | 2500 |
| Trigger travel (mm) | 7 |
| Length between trigger and backstrap (mm) | 72 |
| Distance from center of barrel to shooting hand (mm) | 25 |
| Sights | Plastic sights |
| Sight length (mm) | 183 |
| Barrel | Polygon |
| Barrel length (mm) | 127 5″ |
| Dimensions (L/H/W mm) | 206/135/34 |
| Weight (g) | 737 |
| Note | Grip circumference 134 mm |
| Note | MIL-STD-1913 accessory rail |
| Packaging | Plastic gun case |
