Don't Be a Victim! Walther PPQ 45 Review

[@ExtinctSS]

My ex wanted the PPQ M2 in 9mm, I prefer .45 she got me a Glock 21 45 ACP, I enjoyed the Glock, but when we would go to the range, I was more accurate with the Walther than the Glock, and I enjoyed shooting the M2 so much I check marked it in my brain that as soon as they came out with the .45 I was gonna get one, imagine my delight when it comes with a threaded barrel...

[@KeanonGilliamSlang369]

Nice review. I love my PPQ 45. It's a underrated striker fired 45acp firearm. You don't hear too much about striker fired 45acp firearms. I use Federal HST 230gr in mine for self defense.

[@ddw76y]

I recently purchased a .45 PPQ and love it. I was having an issue with the slide locking back while I was shooting because of how I placed my support hand. I fired it with my support thumb on the slide release and didn't have that problem. Will try again this weekend to see what happens. Having a holster made so I can conceal carry it.

[@Wildwestwrangler]

I personally own this forearm and don't worry about a negligent discharge. Proper carry in a proper holster stops that. Weapons retention isn't just about stopping bad guys from getting your gun, it has to do with any loss of your gun, and this gun has multiple passive safety systems so you should be fine!!!

[@berniemadoff7837]

Glad you have forearms. Without them you wouldn't be able to carry your firearm. 😂

[@vicerichter1163]

dont know about you, but ive taken apart a walther and notice alot of complicated and intricate parts inside with I think it was 2-3 springs in the firing pin alone, has a retainer spring cup, reciprocating firing pin, and like you said, has a trigger safety. Also has a firing pin block so the risk of an accidental charge is literally extremely unlikely lmao. No bump hard enough unless you hurl this gun at a 100+ mph like a softball will make the gun go off. Just sayin. Also if you are really concerned with safety. Any old sig or H&K WILL NOT have any issues whatsoever as all of them have a real firing-pin block and the sears have a locking disconnector to prevent the hammer from dropping. So NO-RISK accidental discharge. Now the only reason why you might be concerned with ND's is YOU. If you're all fingers and pull a Tex Grebner. Id say the problem with getting shot yourself has alot more to do with you than the gun itself. Which says alot about your lack of training roflmao.

[@minnesotanice369]

you don't carry hollow points for predators you carry hard cast bullets

[@prestonnormile9996]

I wouldn't carry 45 acp, either. 10mm with extreme penetrator ammo

[@andog6092]

@@prestonnormile9996 eps are crap. They deflect off bone, and change the path. Usually out of the body. Plus just as many bears and wildlife has been put down with 9,40, and 45 as 10mm

[@Wildwestwrangler]

@@andog6092 yep it's been proven that those successful stories of self defense against bears with a pistol are greatly suppressed to skew the statistics so they can cause a cultural shift away from carrying guns in the backcountry!!! Also bear spray is not as successful as they say!!! Yeah it kinda works against curious or inquisitive bears maybe even bears that might be trying to decide if you're a potential meal, but it doesn't work for shit against a pissed off bear that's angry or scared!!! You're still going to get your ass chewed!!! Now that being said I personally advocate for both so you don't have to shoot every time if you're situationally aware!!!

[@tjhookertj6923]

is this a review of the ppq 45 or a class on gun safety?? Jesus man.. was looking for what the title says, not a bunch of dialogue about basic gun saftey. zero stars.

[@RussellMorash-m8w]

The ppq 45acp tactical is and awsome gun to suppressor a rugged obsidian 45 and 45 is naturally sub sonic.

[@LIONTAMER3D]

Very, very responsible gun safety & general mindset

[@minnesotanice369]

carry Underwood 120 grain when you carry this weight advantage and better physics

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

You are probably right about the chambered round in the PPQ if you get a lot of bumps. The Q has been demonstrated to have a drop fire issue under rare circumstances.

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

Scott here, although the drop fire issue may be very rare I won't risk it.

[@andog6092]

Then carrying a gun is pointless. If your open carrying, your the first target in a situation. You will never draw and chamber a round before someone drops you

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

@@andog6092 Yeah I think carrying with one in the chamber is a no-brainer. I can't believe the Israeli military does that.

[@Wildwestwrangler]

@@EastmansHuntingJournals if you don't have a round chambered then the gun is worthless for bear defense as it'll be on you before you can draw rack and fire!!!

[@RussellMorash-m8w]

I've found that the recoil is very light maybe it's the size but it seems less than my 9mms

[@bluntman305]

Just remember German crafted guns are made for war even the p22 don’t jam or miss

[@MidnightSvn]

hell yeah brother!

[@xstugee]

There was a phenomenal scene in the film "Pulp Fiction" which depicted a victim storming out of a room and at a little farther than point blank range emptying a six shot 357 magnum at the two strangers {Samuel Jackson and John Travolta) standing in the room. All six shots missed hitting either of the two bad guys as they looked at each other in disbelief! I have yet to talk to any professionals involved in firearms training that told me that what was depicted was more probable than one could imagine....so yes practice under some type of stress would seem to be in order if you are carrying or at home.

[@andog6092]

I love people who think they are gonna have time to chamber a round in a bad situation. Chances are your not, plus open carry is gonna make you the first target. Congrats on your video on how to become a victim

[@wizardofahhhs759]

I've got the threaded barrel model too, now I just need to find a can for it.

[@RichardSavon]

Carry with ammo in the chamber, under stress you may not remember or can rack the slide. Don't make noise with racking the slide. Pull it out and shoot, robbers, gangsters assume victim does not know how to work the weapon.

[@miniondawes2382]

The reason I have not chosen a 10 mil. When the shit hits, where will you get more ammo once your out? How many 10 mil bullets do you think are floating around out there not being hoarded?

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

Hey Jimmy and Minion, Scott here. I have at many points kept .40 S&W as my conceal carry and back county gun because this is often available when the others aren’t. Components as well for reloading.

[@miniondawes2382]

@Jimmy S thanks for the comment 🤟 but I'm not saying it will be forgotten I'm saying how much will you be able to find because, I think it's not as mass produced as those other mentioned calibers. Therefore, may be saved for those "special" occasions. Especially those that find it a superior caliber. Do you concur?

[@miniondawes2382]

@@EastmansHuntingJournals thanks for the reply 🤟 but I'm taking about were there is no store and or online ordering system for these components and reloading needs. What I envision is more post apocalypse. Where oneself everyday having to go out, be a hunter/gatherer, and only being able to aquire arms and ammo from your quarry. How long can a .10 mm hold you over in this particular situation?

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

@@miniondawes2382 Scott here, if we are talking post apocalypse situation then it's all hands on deck with what I was hopefully smart enough to acquire beforehand. Depending on how deep down the rabbit hole we are going then I would have to break it down into several pieces. Bear in mind that reloading would be in my mind a way to stretch things. For food acquisition I am going to be building up a supply of .30 calliber rifle bullets for say a .308 or a .30-06 to build loads that won't deplete my powder supplies quickly if longer range bolt action is the desired weapon. Going really old school a lever action .30-30 might be good but would be light for say elk and I would waste ammunition with follow up shots. For end of the world defense I would have acquired a .223 bullets and plenty of brass as any of those awful situations would lend to not being able to reacquire the brass. In the pistol world being prepared in that situation, I would have the same mindset except I would have acquired whatever I shot the absolute best. That is my line of thought anyway, any other thoughts?

[@miniondawes2382]

@scott thanks for the reply. These are my thoughts exactly. Where as saving brass and reloading I feel were on the same page. I would rather use a bow for hunting, but that's just me. I have also found a set of equipment that is compatible with homemade/scavenged parts. And which are even capable of working while damaged. I'm sure you know some of the arms in referring to. I'm just so glad that there will be people on the same page you know 🤟

[@zenonayala9557]

In as much that the gun shoots well, one should not depend on the ammo to help them hit the target. If one shoot well, shows that person practice allot and practicing is where it at.

[@WestCoastChicano]

I plan on getting a 1911 in 45acp. I think 45 is a gr8 carry round but since you also use your carry in the wilderness wouldn't 10mm be more useful? Gr8 vid. 🔫

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

Great question! 10mm is a great choice for wilderness but most of the time their frames tend to be a bit bigger and make it a bit more of a duty or bear gun only. The 45 Auto is a round that can do both, even if some might consider it light for grizzly bear. For black bears it will be more than adequate. - Scott

[@exothermal.sprocket]

A lot comes down to ammo selection. You want deep penetration for bears. Grab some hard-cast wide meplat bullets, loaded hot.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

@@exothermal.sprocket Would the copper slug Extreme Penetrators from Underwood work as well?

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@thisismagacountry1318 More than likely. Best to consult the ammunition manufacturer with specific questions as to what application you have.

[@Wildwestwrangler]

@@EastmansHuntingJournals upgrade your recoil assembly and also get a heavier guide rod and if you want you can put something like a grizzly gunworks mini comp and it'll still work in you're holster then run 45 super in bear country and 45acp in town

[@GK-gc5th]

Scott - Great video. Please tell me where you bought the holster? Thx--

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

George Kushner this is an Alaska Guide Creations holster.

[@GK-gc5th]

@@EastmansHuntingJournals Thank you very much!

[@davidbuurma9309]

Glock 10mm is no larger and even lighter than most .45s... and has more energy at 100 yds than a 45 at the muzzle... with no more recoil than a 45... my choice for the backcountry

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

David Buurma good choice, solid round for bear country!

[@RichardSavon]

44magnum or 357 for back country.

[@harisyoung4110]

ive test glock 29 10mm kicks more than glock 30sf 45 acp.. try run it with real 10mm ammo such as from double tap or buffalo bore, those normal 10mm in the market have been watered down, no difference than a 40sw at a chrono that is why it recoil less, and ofc less energy.

[@rudrashakti108]

What is the purpose of the part of the barrel sticking out in the front?i noticed some models have it, but most don't.

[@TheBluntNinja]

That's a suppressor mount.

[@rudrashakti108]

TheBluntNinja thank you.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

@@TheBluntNinja For suppressing your blunts.

[@chasen9420]

@@TheBluntNinja so does that mean it is removeable if you don’t use a suppressor?

[@TheBluntNinja]

@@chasen9420 you can replace the barrel with a shorter one, but you can't take the front off the barrel, no.

[@Ranstone]

(UPDATE: Read reply) Carrying condition 3 puts you are greater physical risk, but massively alleviates you from legal risk. in some states, a negligent discharge, even in your own home, is a mandatory prison sentence. If your trigger is your safety, then my wrist, cambering a round is mine. If people have the time to draw, and find the microscopic safety on a glock, I can draw and chamber a round with this a Walther with no external safety in the exact same time. Also, considering I'd rather die than face criminal charges, I'd rather be carried by 6 than judged by 12. let's be real. Once you have a negligent discharge and are now a felon, unable to own firearms, you're much more screwed than someone in condition 3.

[@billmartin5709]

Please elaborate on what states you would serve prison time for an ND where no one is hurt. I know I could look but you obviously have much more knowledge then I do on the topic. Thank you

[@Ranstone]

@@billmartin5709 I was repeating what lawyer told me. Regarding carrying condition 3, I didn't know what I was talking about when I made that comment. Carry condition 1 people. I found out the heard way, but not as hard as it could have been.

[@MrSukiflash]

Scott you are setting yourself up to be a victim by trying to chamber a round under duress! You should be carrying a revolver instead of a semi auto! if you are not anymore confident in your ability.Stop this now before you hurt yourself or someone you care about.The criminal or wild animal is not going to wait while you chamber a round.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Shhhhh, let him be a dead noob. That's his freedom of choice. Darwin had a theory about that.

[@EastmansHuntingJournals]

Hey James, Scott here. Thanks for the concern and as evidenced by the conversation here it is pretty obvious that this is a subject that has/will be debated for a very long time. When I practice I work on racking one into the chamber as part of my process, is pull and shoot faster? Yup, probably, but for most of my circumstances I can't justify the risk.

[@Swaggaccino]

He got the 45 instead of the 9mm lol

[@harisyoung4110]

why ? im also comfort when carry a 45 glock 30sf instead of a 9mm.. its sure make a more punch to the target because how the recoil produce..

[@Swaggaccino]

@@harisyoung4110 There's a reason why most police forces around the world even the FBI dumped the 45 in favor of the 9mm. It packs almost just as much of a punch, carries more rounds and has less recoil.

[@harisyoung4110]

they first dump the 45 for the 40sw and not the 9.. just recently a few department dump the 40sw to 9 due to more capacity and lighter recoil.. nothing can beat a physic, 115gr at 1100fps for a 9 or 185gr at 1100fps will punch more ?. only +p+ 9mm that will do a damage like 45 on meat test but its no point using that hot load, better stick with 40sw rather than use that hot 9mm because it only wear the barrel fast. its personal preferance to carry what you like, i dont like 9mm because i cant feel the recoil and it make me unconfident. the 40sw too much recoil for me to carry, so i end up with 45. 10+1 45 round from a small glock 30sf make me feel better than 10 round of 9mm from a same size glock 26.

[@harisyoung4110]

@@Swaggaccino kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2WnpJR4p9SbjJI look at those link on a descriptions of that video, a few of video from ASP about those real live effect when hitting a human, look how that been hit by 45 drop instantly compare to a few round of 9mm but still can run away.

[@Swaggaccino]

@@harisyoung4110 Comments disabled in your vid probably because the dude didn't wanna get roasted. Also, you aren't getting up after being hit with a hollow point. Don't even try to argue against that. There's enough stopping power as well as high capacity. 9mm is the best middle of the road round for home defense by far (or offense for that matter) and it'll save hundreds of dollars down the road. If you are happy with a 45, that's cool but it's way too excessive. At that rate, might as well go with a 50 cal.

[@berniemadoff7837]

Wyoming can't be that great. They picked Liz Cheney, didn't they? I know she's gone now, but you still did make that mistake and haven't apologized for it yet. 😂