Test the olgive. The firing pin has nothing to do with your problem. I will never part with this firearm. Its especially a nice advantage if this is going to be your nightstand gun. Around 3000 rounds in less than a year on mine and still loving it. They all grouped much tighter with it. Trust me, this is a one hundred yard pistol. That said, as long as you have your fundamentals down, you won't have any problem quickly reloading your Walther PPQ. I haven't had any problem with printing even with my "slight" frame. If that sleeve is not there, then that sight will float freely. The PPQ M2 .22s slide is hard anodized, CNC machined aluminum. Trust me, with this kind of trigger travel, you cant only shoot the PPQ fast, you can shoot it accurately too. Certainly there are many manufacturers who make button releases that are truly ambidextrous use, the M2 is much like the G19, in that it requires a configuration change to switch. The pistol is too heavily lubricated: When your pistol is too heavily lubricated, it can cause failure to return to battery. That is the one real big negative I had on the pistol, but Talon grips changed the grip big time and it actually grips and feels better than the PPQ in hand once this is done. So far, the PPQ has yet to suffer a single jam or malfunction. ; Bang Pull the trigger. The barrel sleeve handles all of the wear from the slide cycling and takes most or all of the load from anything you add to the muzzle (and it looks like a normal barrel when the slide is back. Question of the Day: Do You Know Any Fudds? Using ammo above 1200 fps seems to do the job. Having some problems with my Walther PPQ m2 jamming. So youve only fired a Glock and maybe a revolver or DAO semi-auto? Sorry, that was a bit sloppy and colloquial rather than technically accurate. I enjoyed my P22 but it was just missing something. But other, stronger shooters easily repeat the issue. Walther PPQ troubleshooting and basic maintenance are covered here. In terms of overall application, I view the PPQ as an excellent alternative to the GLOCK 19. . The PPQ (even the M2) is #1 on my list of recommended polymer/striker guns to new pistol owners. I bought the PPQ .22 M2 in 5. Action: semi-automatic, locked breech, short recoil operated. Locking block damage: One relatively uncommon cause of this issue is locking block damage. They sent me a new slide in stainless/nickle and my gun in army green and black. Magazine not properly seated: This problem occurs when you dont seat the magazine in the frame properly. Walther PPQ M2 X/XS F8 Night Sights 9mm. They were both failures to feed with a brand new shooter who did not have a strong enough grip. Fixed Front Sight with Fast Acquisition Dot. I purchased a Walther P22 when they first came out, a zinc slide? You can also use it as a home defense gun and range toy. Ive contacted Walther and the gun dealer, well see what they say and do. As a .45-aholic, I once felt compelled to add a 9mm item. [Well, as long as primers are well seated!] And as far as the paddle release? And based on the photos, this gun is basically a S&W M&P 22, with a different outside shape. The PPK/S .22 has a small barrel sleeve that fits over the end of its threaded barrel. Home of the handguns. 4. The pull is so light and smooth at only 5.6 pounds, with a .1-inch reset (awesome!) Actually adds another layer of safety. Ive had mine since May. When the slide is forward, it looks like a normal barrel and you cant tell it is threaded. From My personal experience, That Legendary Walther Warranty they advertise is not worth the paper it is printed on!!!. If I can get a chance to shoot a PPQ I just may replace my G19. Now I have 2 awesome 9s! That isnt an uncommon thing for folks to do and itll probably obscure your sight picture a bit here. Due to the thinness of the top of the slide the foot at the base of this screw needs to be as large as possible. This gun feels really solid for a polymer framed pistol. Clean and lubricate your PPQ to avoid this problem. Also, thanks to the .22 LR magazine being so slim but the PPQ .22s grip being the normal width, the pistol benefits from a sweet magwell. My thumb easily reaches the release without having to alter my shooting grip at all. If I had to choose between the PPQ and a CZ, Glock, M&P, Steyr, XDm, the PPQ would lose every time. ThenI picked up and shot a PPQ. and reblued it, PRO-BONO!!! This looks perfect and matches my 9mm PPQ. Rested groups are definitely solid but nothing exemplary. Replace the locking block to fix it. M&P 22s are still made by Walther in Germany for Smith. The PPQ M2 .22's slide is hard anodized, CNC machined aluminum. The edge on the extractor claw may become rounded. Weight w/ Empty Mag: 24.4 ounces. Shooter-induced limp wristing: This problem can also occur due to limp wristing. But if you face any of the above malfunctions, take these measures to fix them. I was shooting Winchester Ranger ammunition .40 S&W 165 grain. I used the Remington Golden Bullet 36 gr at 1280 fps and no failures just very dirty. Its a marked improvement over any other pistol Ive ever fired, and its what I look forward to the most when I shoot the PPQ on the range. This trigger compared favorably to the PPQ triggers and their smooth and easy to operate triggers. My advice is the ditch the factory sights on the PPQ. I have the PPQ M2 with an Apex trigger upgrade. It's almost like a factor of deduction in a good Sherlock Holmes mystery. Steel targets no problem. 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. Below mentioned are all the malfunctions a Walther PPQ can have. Its great to have the similar features and accessories etc, but the sights are different and the back strap is fixed. Haha. Eh, just another GLOCK copy, you say? It will replace my 4" PPQs. In 2011, Walther sought to change this by developing the P99 into the PPQ (called the P99Q in Europe). Gun Manufacturers would sell a lot more .22 guns if Ammo Suppliers could keep up with the demand for .22 ammo. Below mentioned are the causes and solutions of this problem. In addition, the slides design is made to drain the water from the striker channel, making it practical for Maritime operations. 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. Youll find that basically everything about the ergonomics, controls, accuracy, reliability, quality, etc has carried over. The front sight fell of, called Walther, they sent me a sight. Makes a fine little carbine and accuracy at distance with just the pistol is amazing. Its too bad. However, the normal PPQ .22 mag is a 12-rounder, which does set it apart from the very much industry standard 10-round capacity. So, you want to make sure that you reinstall that properly when you put the sear housing back. Not well described how to press the teenie-tiney black pin, slide down cover, prey the spring doesnt go flying I didnt learn how to take it apart until I had about 1000 rounds through it. The first 2 mags were great, for the rest, in every mag I had some sort issue- failure to feed the next round, where I had to drop the mag and clear the unspent/jammed round. He seemed to want to zero in on the extractor spring being just a shade too beefy and therefore not allowing the slide to travel back over the incoming round as planned. Everything is not only right where I naturally need them to be, the controls on this pistol are fully ambidextrous or reversible. 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. One question: The PPQs trigger is in the same style of a GLOCK; the pistol will not fire unless the drop safety is pulled. No failure to fires in about 5000 rounds, I had 2 or 3 accidental discharges at the range during my first 100 rounds when doing quick firing drills. I have a 5 PPQ 22 on order, and very much look forward to trying it out. When I first bought the pistol, I initially struggled with getting the take down catch to push down correctly, but after a few tries I got the hang of it. If there is a bullet inside of it, then disassemble the pistol to clear it. Check the chamber to confirm the pistol is unloaded. If, in that position, you reset the trigger, it results in the dead trigger. The corrective measure to this problem is to strip the pistol and clean it. A range master took a look at it, and it discharged while uncocked, finger off trigger. Below are the causes of this problem and their solutions. I havent used one myself so I dont know if they only run powerful ammo of if theyll handle cheap-o bulk box stuff also and if they ever have light strikes or something like that. But in the six months Ive owned it, at least 500 rounds have been put through it between myself, my family members and friends. Both of these guns have pretty basic sight options from the factory. No difference in function. This, coupled with the comfortable grip, means that I am in full control of this pistol when firing. Not sure what they are talking about, or they are overly picky. One observation I found the medium grip felt the best in my hand, however, I only got acceptable target hits with it I switched to the larger palm swell it did not feel as comfortable as the medium ones but it became a tack driver! Unfortunately it started just as I began using a fresh shipment of several thousand rounds of an especially square olgive so I had no way of testing things. I bought the long barrel with the compensator in about 2006. Walther is a German manufacturer, and the PPQ is a revised version of the popular P99. I got it the first few months it was out, maybe the first batches werent the best. I love the paddle release. I just recently picked up a new Walther PPS M2 LE when gun buyers had their sale and I absolutely love the gun so far. Barrel Length:Available in 4, 4 + thread adapter, or 5 with long slide. 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. At this point I am selling my PPS M2 and will buy a sig or similar replacement. easy to rack the slide, easy to eject the mag, and easy to operate the safety. In this video, I point out several of these issues and provide specific e. Just like we said in the 9mms review, it feels freaking awesome in the hand. While by no means am I attempting to trash GLOCK, the only advantage I can think of that the G19 has over the PPQ is availability of aftermarket parts and accessories. This hits hard because I feel how you do about sig (320) and my first pistol was a ppq. Fit & Feel You have to replace the entire magazine to fix this problem because once the feed lips on a steel magazine bend, they dont bend back the same way. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The full-size Walther PDP frame offers an eyebrow-raising 18+1 rounds on tap, making the grip too long to accommodate shorter PPQ mags. Walther PPQ Review Grip/Ergonomics. Why wouldnt I just get a plentiful new or used GLOCK brand GLOCK for less $? Interested in getting a handgun? Compared to the Beretta 92-series, GLOCKs, Smith & Wessons M&P line, or Springfield XDs, the PPQ is simply lacking in this department. 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. Now she has to decide between this one and the P22. Since I bought it I carry nothing else. Thin barrels is also pretty standard for many .22s on the market. According to the Walther website it IS zinc alloy, so somebody is wrong (and I hope its Walther???). We encountered an issue with the PPQ SC when manually cycling the slide. Feels like a pretty standard 5-6.5lbs. So, make sure to clean the carbon build-up. 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. It has proven to be a very accurate pistol at 20 feet. Most people are also going to prefer the American style mag release but I'm ok either way. The P99 may have found noteworthy success among militaries and police departments around the world, but it just didnt catch on in the good old USA when compared to some other pistols. Its only stupid if the gun is smarter than the operator. Walther PPQ M2 Tungsten 9mm. Actually, Joe is still enjoying it since he couldnt bring himself to return the loaner and decided, instead, to purchase it. I agree with the description of the grip. didnt cycle consistently, and neither did Federal gold medal match (711B, 1080 fps). fits a womans small to medium-sized hands Weight w/ Empty Magazine:19 oz, 19.1 oz, or 20 oz, respective to barrel options. I have had a completely different experience with Walther P22s. Overall Length: 7.5 inches. Am I dreaming or not? Walther PPQ M2 Q5 Match 9mm . These troubleshooting tips will cover everything from failure to feed, to failure to eject. SUBMIT YOUR INFORMATION HERE - PPS M2 RECALL. A check of this pistol at a Smith forum might indicate the same problem. I was shooting Winchester Ranger ammunition .40 S&W 165 grain. I chose it over the M2 because, as you say, the release button looks like an after thought. Defective trigger assembly: This problem also occurs when the trigger assembly of your PPQ is defective. Pretty dang good. Something better than the crappy sig mosquito. Its run great for over 10k rds. reminder: this is not a new pps m2 recall. Glock 19 now sits in the safe. It has serious carry problems, as I learned. Single shot exemption. Did I read that new Walther PPQ M2s are having issues? . Walther claims a forever warranty. They just seem cheap to me with paint on the slide and a plastic trigger. 9mm Pistol, Gun Review: Taylors & Company TC9 1873 SA Single Action Revolver, Classic Gun Review: Marlin Model 39 .22 Lever Action Rifle. That's the MOST annoying part of the debacle; a company that won't stand behind its product. Missing trigger bar guide: One more reason for this problem is that the trigger bar guide is missing. Press J to jump to the feed. Update to my previous post (under my full name): After cleaning it again and using some of Walthers preferred ammo it is working fine. Whats the difference? The only thing that sucks and must be upgraded are the sights. For long-term durability a steel breech block, containing the firing pin mechanism, extractor, breech face, etc is pinned into the slide. Loose front sight screw: This problem occurs when the front sight screw is loose. 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. Must admit it would be used primarily for steel plate shooting so the 5 is probably the better option. Primarily this is intended for mounting a suppressor, but if youre bored you can also mount any AR-15 or other 1/228 muzzle device: A P22 thread adapter does work on the PPQ, so that opens up options for aftermarket versions. $34.99 . But, on the other hand, I shot mine for years before this ever started to happen. It just looked odd to me. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. It was by far the lowest quality worst and most unsafe firearm I have ever owned. But I did put a new slide spring in with no change. No zinc alloy here. I was missing a .22 in my collection, I am Very Happy I chose this pistol. So I just got my new PPQ M2 - 9mm, 4" barrel, and took it shooting Monday. The subjective difference between a PPQ and a PPX is about $250. But most reviews ive seen and read say that it has some issues. I'd say if it's lubed, and eating good ammo it shouldn't jam up on you. KY Gun Co has had em in stock: http://www.kygunco.com/walther-ppq-m2-22lr-12rd-magazine-73229. Ammunition failure: Failure of ammo is yet another cause for this problem. So, the lugs on the barrel will not correctly align inside the locking block. I took it apart and everything was clean. I love my PPQs. Now, after lots of dry-fire practice and about 5000 rounds at the range, I better understand why its called Quick Defense Trigger. Walther PPQ M2 FDE 9mm. After ~3k rounds still no issues other than some dirty Armscor FTEs. Evaluate and correct it. No? Again, its back far enough that I tend to touch it with my strong hand thumb, which prevents it from moving up and locking the slide back on empty. Walther P22 users have posted numerous complaints about the function of the weapon. From $429.00. And Im still trying to imagine true JHP ammo in .22 LR. At a pretty consistent 4.25 lbs, the trigger requires just a bit less force than the 9mm PPQ we tested, which came in at 4.75 lbs. Additionally, the importance of a slide that reliably locks back on empty is a matter of personal opinion for the intended use case of the pistol in question. The better option still enjoying it since he couldnt bring himself to the! 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