hey guys in this video i show you how to fix the walther PPK slide when it starts to jam up on you.. Jeremy is TTAG's Deputy Editor, working mostly behind the scenes but, when he attempts to write, he focuses on comprehensive gun & gear reviews. Ive long been too timid to say it, but yes, agree. For long-term durability a steel breech block, containing the firing pin mechanism, extractor, breech face, etc is pinned into the slide. The better texturing on the M2 doesn't matter to me as I put a Talon on it anyway. . No doubt this gun has a nice grip/feel. PPQ navy has excellent ergonomics for self-defense. If that notch is deformed or taken off, it will not engage it. The Remington Thunderbolt did great. I was definitely pleased to see this PPQ run everything. The trigger pull, especially on the first shot, is quite heavy. Jeremy I also have the same issue with my gun it is very picky about its ammo I can only shoot Remington golden bullets or CCI mini mags. But if you face any of the above malfunctions, take these measures to fix them. The frame is the same polymer that you get on the big boy toys, and it has steel inserts for the slide rails, barrel block, and basically all of the moving parts. I know one of the brands has a solid reputation though. Another nice touch, although not unique to this pistol, is a steel pin inserted into the back of the slide lock notch. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Barrel Length: 4 inches. I was Shooting my PPQ last week and i was having problems with it not loading rounds properly. I was shooting Winchester Ranger ammunition .40 S&W 165 grain. The trigger is the finest ever on a polymer, striker-fired handgun. I got it the first few months it was out, maybe the first batches werent the best. Identical to its centerfire siblings. Does not feel like it. A lot of people seem to complain about a sharp recoil, muzzle flip? I actually think if you give it a chance, youll see that it truly makes better ergonomic sense in terms of speed and keeping the muzzle towards the target. P99 has a heavy trigger in SA? Authentic Look & Feel. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Equipped with standard three-dot, polymer sights, the PPQ has accompanied me on almost every shooting day since I purchased it, and for good reason. Check the chamber to confirm the pistol is unloaded. Does anyone have any suggestions to fix this issue? Federal is a lighter charge like UMC, and some guns have problems with it. Oh I also forgot Walther likes to use stepped chambers, so reloads aren't a great idea as they may stick in the chamber if they haven't been properly resized. A very modern and fine looking pistol, it arrives in a black Walther box, complete with the gun, two magazines, three interchangeable backstraps, a speed loader, safety lock, instruction manual, and a test target from Germany showing the gun has been sighted in at 15 yards. so get this amazing Feel The Beat Hoodie Moreover, it has a hoodie-style collar with a pullover front closure and rib knitted cuffs to hold your wrist. There is about a hundred dollars more for the FN 502. Loose front sight screw: This problem occurs when the front sight screw is loose. I also find the reset even shorter on the P99 AS than the PPQ, as hard as that is to believe. Well, the 5 inch match or target model of this Walther PPQ M2 .22 is 419.00. Joe and I both really enjoyed Walthers PPQ M2 5 in 9mm. so get this amazing Feel The Beat Hoodie Moreover, it has a hoodie-style collar with a pullover front closure and rib knitted cuffs to hold your wrist. Well Ive had this issue as well. Everything was aces with the Element 2 that I wont be able to pick up for a few more months, and as you can see in the video it also ran flawlessly with it and was nice and quiet to boot. The P22 has normal pistol style but is downscaled and much smaller, so you can still tell its a .22 mostly due to the tiny grip circumference. Was not too fond of the original mag release, but no big deal for me. The slide is incredibly easy to rack when the hammer is cocked, which is basically all of the time unless you dry fire it or encounter a dud round. Except I wished they would have kept the Euro mag release paddles. fits a womans small to medium-sized hands My S&W M&P22 has never had a problem with 1200FPS or greater ammo. I gotta pay my rent too you know, jerks. I have put (my estimate) about 50,000 rounds through it. Eight years after that, the P38 9mm was adapted as the standard service pistol of the German Army and saw decades of service in numerous countries following World War II. Manipulating the firearm is very easy and folks with minimal hand strength would have no issues. Walther PK380 just points and shoots, very easy. As to accuracy and simply fun to shoot the other gun I have that may supersede the PPQ is a 1942 P08, I simply love to shoot that gem. I just uploaded another photo to the review that shows what this looks like (the very last photo now). That seems to help but I think its anecdotal if not imaginary. Neither gun can be rented in our area to try. Feels like a pretty standard 5-6.5lbs. No feeding or extraction problems at all . The fix to this problem is to replace the ammunition. Walther's New PPQ Subcompact Raises the Bar in the Concealed Carry Market (Full Review) by Jordan Michaels on October 18, 2018. . Several times, the PPQ went back into its case grimy, dirty and/or wet before I had the chance to wipe it down and clean it. Also had two failed to lock back on empty mag. Have had the same issues with mine. Now for those who complain about pulling the trigger before disassemblywelldont you practice gun safety? Missing bumper: This problem also occurs when the bumper is missing. In a bad situation, youre able to get more rounds more accurately on the adversary more instinctively..(if that makes sense!) These are built by Walther, not Umarex. (I never tried mini mags, I assume those would work well, too.). Dirty pistol: Yet another reason for this malfunction is a dirty pistol. For the six months Ive owned and hundreds of rounds Ive had this pistol eat, I have yet to experience a single jam or malfunction. But if your PPQ striker is broken already, you need to replace it. Its literally a toss up on which one you could say is the better gun. The P22 has always come with a 1-year warranty. It's almost like a factor of deduction in a good Sherlock Holmes mystery. Integrated Hex Tool in the Removable Backstrap. How can someone dry fire safely but not follow a safe empty the gun procedure for cleaning. i guess i coulda bought a ruger, they have phenomenal customer service. The Walther PPQ . We love how there's now threaded versions and also versions that come with a laser. Torn between a suppressor ready 4 and a 5 with the better front sight and longer sight radius. Glock 19 now sits in the safe. Walther PPQ M2 OD 9mm. The Walther CCP M2 trigger has a short .27 travel and a short reset point. Why wouldnt I just get a plentiful new or used GLOCK brand GLOCK for less $? I had my gunsmith try to fix it; he gave up. I added Talon grips on my P99 and once this is done ergonomically it is almost the same as the PPQ. In all my shooting life, I dont think Ive ever come across a pistol that would be as hard to speak ill of as the Walther PPQ. I honestly don't know if the CCP has a stepped chamber, but I know the PPQ does and doesn't tolerate much out of spec. Weak recoil spring: You can also have this issue if your gun has a weak recoil spring. Recommend to clean the gun every 300 rds. Below are the probable causes of failure to fire and their suitable solutions. Uses same mags as PPQ M2, PPQ Q4/Q5/SF. I was a Walther fan immediately after I purchased the PPK/S .380ACP and the .22LR. If you then push the slide forward it comes right off without dry firing the weapon. Ive even gone as far as worrying about the olgive on the ammo I buy. back on november 16, 2018 we issued a recall on pps m2's with certain serial numbers. Im still working on improving my time. I never see Walther anything at any local gunstores. Any chance this would work with a walther PPQ 43 cal paintball pistol, guys? And based on the photos, this gun is basically a S&W M&P 22, with a different outside shape. Now I can field strip the PPQ and put it back together again in an average time of 30 seconds. I check into the Walther forum daily and have not read about any reliability issues with the 9MM PPQ M2 4 inch barrel. But other, stronger shooters easily repeat the issue. This is The Best Running .22 pistol I have Ever used in 55 years. The other is that the actual notch on the slide stop goes up into the slide. If the magazine tube is bent or deformed, the follower may not come. This by the way, is where the PPQ meets its major roadblock. The factory P99 grips do tend to get really slick if you perspire or have anything on your hands. 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Luckily he was following range rules and had it pointed downrange. I sent it to . Nonetheless, a couple of compelling criticisms exist with the P99. So, to avoid this problem, check the magazine and magazine release for proper engagement. I have not seen any problems with it though. Ive rented a PPQ couple times at the local range. Here we have confirmation of the lack of trigger discipline that comes with using a modern pistol. New. Hence, the only fix is to replace it. I think Ill just keep shooting it until it finally has a [non-ammo-related] stoppage and will update the review here if/when that happens. Update to my previous post (under my full name): After cleaning it again and using some of Walthers preferred ammo it is working fine. As a .45-aholic, I once felt compelled to add a 9mm item. The aluminum paddle is so much better looking and feeling, and only take a session or two at the range to master. If I had to choose between the PPQ and a CZ, Glock, M&P, Steyr, XDm, the PPQ would lose every time. 9 Cleaning Kit with Aluminum Rod, GuardTech Plus Upgraded Universal Gun Cleaning Kit iunio Gun Cleaning Kit, Universal Gun Cleaning, Eotech 512 vs 552 Which One Should You Choose. The following are its causes and their solutions. Field Test Results for the PPQ M2 4-Inch 9mm for Each of my 10 Criteria: 6. I purchased the PPQ 22LR and it has functioned flawlessly . In 2011, Walther sought to change this by developing the P99 into the PPQ (called the P99Q in Europe). Also, my first 100 rounds did have a few unintentional double taps. walther pps m2 recall. Get the rear sight sold by 10-8 performance: Walther PPQ Rear Sight - 10-8 Performance Store and get a fiber optic for the front sight. We are planning to add a suppressor, a green laser and weapon light combo. The grip form and texture are superior to Glocks. Since I am extremely happy with my 9mm PPQ, will I be satisfied enough with the 5 barrel on the PPQ .22LR regarding accuracy? The PPQ fed about 100 rounds of WWB flawlessly. I want to work on precision shooting, noncompetitive for now. Drop Free CO2 Magazine. If your a DA/SA kind of guy and want a gun you can carry one in the chamber and then use a decocker to switch trigger to DA for safer carry than the P99 is going to be the pistol for you, but if you have cut your teeth on nothing but traditional striker fired pistols than the PPQ will be more up your ally. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The M1 is the German original and I got used to it over night! Not sorry I bought one. Walther has scored another hit with the PPQ M2, and it just might be their most innovative pistol yet. I have the PPQ M2 with an Apex trigger upgrade. Customization: * * The PPQ has a Tenifer finish applied to the barrel and slide. Haven't had any of these issues with mine. Haha. My PPQ classic 9mm is about four years old with several hundred rounds down the pipe. When you get a 9mm with muzzle flip like a 45, the only advantage youre left with is capacity. Almost everyone that Ive heard complain about not being able to use the paddle style releases indicate that they cannot reach it well with their thumb. Obviously the 12-round mags are approximately 20% more fun than your typical 10-round mags, and this helps to make the PPQ M2 .22 LR insanely fun to shoot overall. Sold my Glock 19. Thanks for the info. I had a lot of problems with feeding and extraction-every kind of jam and hang-up, starting at about 500 rounds. Wife shoots PPQ-M2 9mm 4" in IDPA and it has not given her any problems in many 1000s of rounds. Ive been searching but cant find anything (which may be my answer) that supports a concern about current Walther PPQ M2 9mm 4 reliablity and factory response. When I go to the range with this pistol, the trigger is what I personally look forward to the most. I sent the pistol back, they fixed it. Walther's PPQ M2 is a recoil-operated (Browning tilting barrel) semi-automatic with a typical double-column magazine capacity of 15 rounds (in 9 mm Luger). If this problem occurs once in a blue moon, its because of the ammo, but its a broken extractor if it happens frequently. Lets not forget just how great of a pistol the P99 is thou. Winchester Super X, Fed champion, American eagle. Picked up a Walther PPQ in 9mm a few days ago as a replacement to my P99. My strong preference is for copper plated bullets though as it limits your exposure to lead. Once when shooting, alongside a gunsmith at the range, I was able to consistently replicate the issue and so was he. I'd try swapping out the slide spring. I recently purchased a Walther CCP M2, primarily due to the touted recoil reduction of the gas delayed action as well as the nice grip and stainless slide. Also, are there any other rear sights available (such as a two dot), instead of the plain black rear sight? My wife told me to buy her a new one, thats why I read this review. Did Walther succeed and raise the bar yet again? I am happy with this. But, on the other hand, I shot mine for years before this ever started to happen. Looks like that one would not get in the way of the sights? I cant imagine someone regretting having purchased a PPQ with the mag release of their choice. From $429.00. We do not want to get a Ruger 10/45 or Buckmark. This is easily the most comfortable and ergonomic pistol Ive ever held in my life. Upside is you get a little FTF practice so long as you dont break your hand with an AD. PPQ M2 4-INCH 9MM Field Test. Rested groups are definitely solid but nothing exemplary. Not sure what they are talking about, or they are overly picky. BTW there are .22 jacketed bullets, but Im not sure if any are loaded in LR. Using ammo above 1200 fps seems to do the job. Short answer: Yes to both questions. Is this gun a bit sensitive to that? Now I think I need the 9. I purchased the M1. 'Classic' here, no problems. Please Wait. I ride the trigger gently when shooting, and I had several unintentional double taps under recoil with the PPQ when shooting for speed. Seems like you would want a quicker reset for a defense gun What do I know? Its great for taking noobs to the range. Just like we said in the 9mms review, it feels freaking awesome in the hand. Someone over at Walther said Hey the Americans like little chunks of plastic sticking out of the frame and was greated with Ok lets dril a hole in the frame and give them a button. For a gun that flows so well the button just feels out of place and the plastic they made it out of looks and feels cheap. Failure to Feed or go into battery at all, with Winchester white box 115g ball after 300 rounds or so. Call S&W if you still have problems. I was ready to destroy it and throw it away, but Walther stood behind their project and now I still have a decent (although worn out and beat up) P22. The magazine capacity is 9+1 and 13+1. They are pretty darn similar if you set them next to each other. Welcome to /r/pistols! Its too bad. This may not bother some people, but it sure does irk me. According to the Walther website it IS zinc alloy, so somebody is wrong (and I hope its Walther???). It happens because the slide and barrel move into the battery. In Europe this gun is as revered as any pistol out there, even HKs. My advice is the ditch the factory sights on the PPQ. Wrong or defective ammunition: One cause of failure to feed is that either your ammunition is defective or you are using the wrong one. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I finally sent mine in last week. The standard 4 inch barrel Walther is 329, or about 200 dollars less than the FN. In terms of overall application, I view the PPQ as an excellent alternative to the GLOCK 19. Unfortunately 18 round magazines are no where to be found - a failing by Walther. Not totally sure though. Haven't heard much in the way of problems with the 9mm and 40S&W versions. I far prefer to check for a round in the chamber using the tactile methodworks in the dark, and without taking your eyes off of whatever they may be on. Quick Reply to: However, if the PPQ stands the test of time and finds favor with the American shooting market, I suspect (and dearly hope) that Walther will little by little introduce new accessories and add-ons over the years. Replace the recoil spring assembly to fix this issue. This full-size 9mm or 45 ACP striker-fired pistol features a textured grip surface and three interchangeable backstraps, an integral Picatinny rail for mounting aftermarket accessories, three-dot low profile sights that won't snag when drawn from concealment, and a double . It has serious carry problems, as I learned. The only downside is I cant find mags anywhere. Easy for me to rack the slide. My Sigs and H&Ks sit in my safe. My thumb easily reaches the release without having to alter my shooting grip at all. Considering how good that gun was, it was clear I had to get my hands on Walthers .22 LR version of the PPQ. The magazine release is broken: This problem also occurs when the magazine release is broken. I had a choice of the M1 or M2. Any firearm that requires you to pull the trigger for dis-assembly/cleaning is just plain stupid. At this point I am selling my PPS M2 and will buy a sig or similar replacement. I look forward in the future to putting more types of ammo through the PPQ and seeing if its reliability holds up, which I suspect it will. It has proven to be a very accurate pistol at 20 feet. (This was with the original sights, havent shot with the Trijicom yet). I wish they kept the old paddle release, I love that thing. Missing trigger bar guide: One more reason for this problem is that the trigger bar guide is missing. Looks like James Bond just found a new gun! Exact same texture, same size and feel as just guestimating here approximately the M backstrap of the centerfire (unfortunately I dont have a PPQ to try and measure to be sure here, but Walther states the grip circumference as 5.3). . Dont know if we would upgrade to a S&W or Walter in 9mm later. Having diverse .45s and a Glock 20 (with an extra .40cal barrel), I went with the PPQ. . I only encounter this when I'm running it with a big suppressor. Dirtiness-sensitive. The PPQ .22 runs nice with CCI 22lr magsbut doesnt like any of the sub sonic I triedcute little gun, fun to shoot, but given the rear sight alignment issue I wouldnt call it a target pistoladequate accuracy, but not true precision. In the box you will find one magazine. Look here an we may be able to help you through the process of owning one, or many! With most modern service pistols, you can do a moderate amount of dry fire without snap caps. Put Trijicon Orange Dot HD night sights and a Crimson Trace green Railmaster Pro, and you have the Ultimate Home Defense rig. If you love to wear hoodies? Were having some trouble with ours cycling/ejecting. .40 being stupid expensive to be all test this test that with. Question of the Day: Should Disguising a Real Gun as a Toy be Illegal? The only thing i recall ever hearing, is some report having issues with the inside of barrel pitting. Feels great in the hand and more accurate than any other pistol I have. Slide feels a bit smoother, hopefully it will shoot fine. I'll double check the Walther forum. The reviewer actually makes a case for M1 over M2 simply in the argument that they practice multi-handed. SUBMIT YOUR INFORMATION HERE - PPS M2 RECALL. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. New Walther PPS M2 jamming with anything but brass. Itd be nice if they made a PPQ M1 version, but I doubt thats going to happen. Its single action only. If any of the two is defective, replace it. In the 1970s and 80s, Walther produced two less-widespread but still highly respected 9mm pistols, the P5 and the P88 . Close. Im not going to name names but I dont, havent, and wont own basically any of the .22 LR pistols on the market that look like centerfire guns and function whereby the entire slide reciprocates. Use as home defense is beyond question useful. Something better than the crappy sig mosquito. I think its a very soft shooting gun for a 9mm, and my wife who barely shoots thinks the recoil is pretty minimal. Criteria and Considerations for Reviewing the Walther PPQ M2 4-inch 9mm. When fired, it would fire correctly but the slide would not slide all the way back into place. Will try 25 yards next time. None of those issues are normal. Your Walther PPQ might fail to feed. I just picked a Trijicom set. Turned out the firing pin was snapped in half, and the grip frame wasn't made right. I bought the PPQ .22 M2 in 5. Bent magazine feed lips: Another probable cause for the failure to feed on your PPQ is when you drop your gun on concrete or anything solid like that, the magazine feed lips bent. The firing pin has nothing to do with your problem. A firm tap from the back put it back in place. Steel targets no problem. Walther has a great warranty. The ergonmics alone have increased my 8 yd accuracy of 17 rounds to 1.8 in. The trigger is absolutely sweet ! You dont need to pull the trigger to strip it. The trigger is a dream to shoot, the short reset in particular allowing for faster shots and superior accuracy. The ergonomics are amazing, the trigger is great, I want to carry this gun as my EDC. Having some problems with my Walther PPQ m2 jamming. Cant wait for it to arrive. Not as happy with the 22LR version. For cost reasons I am unable to invest in buying thousands of rounds just to test the PPQ to its limits. Three backstraps accommodate different shooters as well. That isnt an uncommon thing for folks to do and itll probably obscure your sight picture a bit here. It has quickly gained a reputation for being a fast and ergonomically focused firearm. Walther PPQ M2 Features. Walther PPQ M2 Navy 9mm. Below mentioned are all the malfunctions a Walther PPQ can have. First off it's bit picky with the ammo, which I can deal with, but is there any ammo, especially hollowpoints . The PPQ M2 .22s slide is hard anodized, CNC machined aluminum. decent sights, or replaceable ones. Actually, Joe is still enjoying it since he couldnt bring himself to return the loaner and decided, instead, to purchase it. Sights Stock. A screw through there would fasten the mount securely to the top of the slide. Walther says that, despite some similarities, the PPQ .22 uses its own magazines and they arent compatible with those of other models. glad it worked out,,,,nothing worse then a brand new gun with issues. Weight w/ Empty Mag: 24.4 ounces. Looks normal. That internal hammer setup looks remarkably similar to my S&W M&P22. No offense but are you kidding? I usually carry a G30S, but sub in the PPQ occasionally, since it fits my 30S holsters very well and draws about the same to first pair. The barrel and the slide are not correctly aligning while going back to the battery. Yes, I dont like that you need to pull the trigger to remove the slide, but there is no decocker. threaded barrel. Pretty dang good. The pull is so light and smooth at only 5.6 pounds, with a .1-inch reset (awesome!) So far, the PPQ has yet to suffer a single jam or malfunction. Nor would gun sales have grown as they do when each department claims the Glock was the cause of an ND.only to kill a guy the next month learning to manipulate the super-safe Sig 227, Are you capable of safely dry-firing a pistol? The screws in the compensator stipped after cleaning the gun 500 times. Compared to the Beretta 92-series, GLOCKs, Smith & Wessons M&P line, or Springfield XDs, the PPQ is simply lacking in this department. Gun Manufacturers would sell a lot more .22 guns if Ammo Suppliers could keep up with the demand for .22 ammo. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The edge on the extractor claw may become rounded. If you want a pistol with a lifetime warranty then buy one (many other Walther models have lifetime warranties for the original purchaser). To fix this issue, take the striker out completely, clean the striker channel, and then lube it. Replace the ammunition for fixing this issue. It gives me a very secure grasp on the pistol. Id recommend swapping the sights. The rounds seem to eject and feed fine, looking at the ejection port when the slide is stuck doesnt seem to reveal any issues there. Fit and finish are beautiful as well, this is a really nice firearm when you inspect it, unlike the colt and sig 1911 22s. Your PPQ will serve you well for years! She prefers it to the Glock 19 by a huge margin. White dot in the front and black rear, which is my preference. They were pretty quick getting me an rma with a prepaid FedEx label, though I missed it for a few weeks because it was filtered to a folder I didnt check. Press J to jump to the feed. I was very close to a Mark III or Buck Mark. So, if you dryfire a lot, you have to have snap caps or dummy rounds to take that impact from the firing pin. So, the lugs on the barrel will not correctly align inside the locking block. I purchased a Walther P22 when they first came out, a zinc slide? ; Rack Rack the slide to clear the chamber and load a new round. Overall Length: 7.1, 7.7, or 8.1, respective to above barrel options. The Walther PPQ M2 a new version of the PPQ M1, which came out about three years ago was a . Walther PPQ Problems and their Solutions. It just never caught on in America like it did overseas. Not machined aluminum. While dirty, not as bad as the sr45 was after 500 rounds. That trigger might be good for a safe-action polymer gun, but it doesnt compare to a decent SA trigger, like a CZ, 1911, or Sig. Dead trigger: One reason for failure to fire is the dead trigger. 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