My new PPQ
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My new PPQ
Ok - despite the best efforts of the post office to be late (I shoulda had this in hand yesterday), I FINALLY got my 9mm Walther PPQ in today. On a sunny day, I'll take a better photo - as my camera hates taking pictures of black objects unless they are in direct sunlight. But, I think it is a nice looking gun!
Once I picked up that Walther P99 again (used to have a few), I decided to break down and get a PPQ. I've looked at them ever since they came out. I would have preferred the version with the paddle mag release, but those are no longer available.
Anyway - I got 4 new magazines for it yesterday - so, I actually have my minimum of 6 total all in the begining. A first for me. So, I don't have to try and get one here and there now :)
Can't wait to go shoot it!
Once I picked up that Walther P99 again (used to have a few), I decided to break down and get a PPQ. I've looked at them ever since they came out. I would have preferred the version with the paddle mag release, but those are no longer available.
Anyway - I got 4 new magazines for it yesterday - so, I actually have my minimum of 6 total all in the begining. A first for me. So, I don't have to try and get one here and there now :)
Can't wait to go shoot it!
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Ok, better pics :)
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Congrats! I was amazed at the ergonomics of that pistol the moment I picked one up.
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Very nice.
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Re: My new PPQ
Ooh Ooh Ooh I want one!!!
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Thanks guys :)
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Great looking/feeling guns! My girlfriend's Dad is dying for one in .40 cal. Damn near impossible to find. Give a report after your first range trip.
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Ok - I got to the range a few days ago finally and put 160 rounds thru it...
Gun is accurate - Pretty good on double taps, and I did some 15 yard shooting and some 1 handed shooting.
I will say that I do prefer the P99 A/S to the PPQ. I just like it better - I guess because of the trigger. The PPQ is more "glockish." I'd also have to shoot them back to back, but the PPQ may have a tiny bit more snap to it. I'm working off memory, though,..
I did buy the gun as a range toy, knowing that I likely wouldn't carry it because it isn't DA/SA. I do occasionally carry my P99 now.
I did also rent the Sig 229 - because I have been considering saving up for a Sig M11A1 (it is essentially the same gun) in the next year. I've decided that while the recoil is pretty low, and it is DA/SA - gun just doesn't do it for me (not at that price point). But hey - renting it is gonna save me close to $900 now :p
So far, nothing still beats my Beretta 92s for my favorite platform. Walther P99 is second. While it would be nice to still own all the guns I have sold in years past to buy the next gun I wanted at the time - I think I've wound my way thru most everything by now.
I know I have stated before that I am taking a new gun hiatus, but I am gonna attempt it again. AT THE MOMENT, there is nothing else I wanna buy...
So, the almost $200 I have on the side that I was saving towards that new Sig can now be saved for something else... After I figure out what :)
Gun is accurate - Pretty good on double taps, and I did some 15 yard shooting and some 1 handed shooting.
I will say that I do prefer the P99 A/S to the PPQ. I just like it better - I guess because of the trigger. The PPQ is more "glockish." I'd also have to shoot them back to back, but the PPQ may have a tiny bit more snap to it. I'm working off memory, though,..
I did buy the gun as a range toy, knowing that I likely wouldn't carry it because it isn't DA/SA. I do occasionally carry my P99 now.
I did also rent the Sig 229 - because I have been considering saving up for a Sig M11A1 (it is essentially the same gun) in the next year. I've decided that while the recoil is pretty low, and it is DA/SA - gun just doesn't do it for me (not at that price point). But hey - renting it is gonna save me close to $900 now :p
So far, nothing still beats my Beretta 92s for my favorite platform. Walther P99 is second. While it would be nice to still own all the guns I have sold in years past to buy the next gun I wanted at the time - I think I've wound my way thru most everything by now.
I know I have stated before that I am taking a new gun hiatus, but I am gonna attempt it again. AT THE MOMENT, there is nothing else I wanna buy...
So, the almost $200 I have on the side that I was saving towards that new Sig can now be saved for something else... After I figure out what :)
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I have a LNIB paddle release ppq I'd trade you. I have fired a box (about 50) rounds through it. The reason I don't carry it is because of the paddle release.
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I just now saw this - but no thanks. I'm not a used gun person and never have been. Thanks for the offer, though.HotLeadSolutions wrote:I have a LNIB paddle release ppq I'd trade you. I have fired a box (about 50) rounds through it. The reason I don't carry it is because of the paddle release.
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Almost a copy of HK P30. I like my HK.
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That is a great looking gun. The grip looks nice. Why do you shy away from used guns? Previous situations or just want new?
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Both of those are sharp. I've always liked the looks and feel of the Walther's. I even thought my daughter would when picking out her .22LR, but she liked the Colt 1911-22 better. I may end up with a Walther some day.
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Re: My new PPQ
I still want a PPQ M1...
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Re: My new PPQ
I have heard nothing but positive feedback on the PPQ. I have a PPS and used to have a PPK and P99 at one time. I miss them both. I want a PPQ one day. Nice pics!