Walther PDP 5" Compact Tabletop Review and Field Strip

[@David_S_Rev9]

The play at the end of the frame isn’t an issue. Accuracy is more related to the barrel and slide lock up, and the actual frame rails. This model is super accurate.

[@soldieroftheking3096]

I just bought one( 5") compact and you have no idea how long I've been waiting for this review can't wait to see both of you on the range with it

[@MeMadeIt]

Thx, GB! Was thinking about getting a full-size pistol and your reviews helped me decide on the PDP. A couple of weeks ago, I visited my LGS and they had the 5" Compact for $489! SOLD! 👍😀

[@wilf6384]

I have this pistol (which I love) and you can feel the bullets screaming out of this thing faster than my compact pistols. I do also however own the p10s from CZ, that's by far the best striker fired trigger on the market and on part with my 229 Legion trigger in terms of the crispness of the break and short reset, it's phenomenal. I do love my PDP though and I'm glad I got the compact 5" because I can still conceal it and have the benefit of that added velocity. Also in terms of accuracy, this thing is on par with some of the best out there and is far more accurate than I can ever hope to be.

[@wilf6384]

@@TheOropherfelegund yeah man I carry string side IWB daily

[@jamesschnurbusch711]

I just did paperwork on my 5" on the 4th.. can not wait to get it out to the range! Also can't wait to get my SRO adapter plate in.

[@traeucity6087]

I appreciate your close-ups of the guns, so much. So many channels fail at that very important aspect of a gun review. I've been interested in this model; but was hesitant because of the looks, and the fact that I have too many polymer 9mm pistols. You have proven me wrong about the looks. That pistol is quite handsome. If I take the plunge, perhaps Walther will convince me that there is no such thing as having too many polymer 9mm pistols?

[@daveknowles3055]

I'm eagerly awaiting the shooting video for this firearm. We have some archaic gun laws up here in Canada and so I just recently became able to use and purchase handguns. I was lucky enough to purchase the 5" compact PDP for my first handgun. Ammo being what it is right now I have been using Sellier & Bellot 115 gr with absolutely zero issues. I'll be interested to see how some of the other ones fare. Always enjoy your video's

[@kevcom82]

Absolutely love the ergonomics of the PDP. It fits in my hand like a CZ and has a trigger that puts most aftermarket Glock triggers to shame. I just saw this model online for $489! Great price especially being optics ready. I have the PPQ with the 5” barrel. I have never experienced any excessive muzzle rise or high bore axis related performance issues with my PPQ. Follow up shots are always on par compared to my G34. Also I have larger hands and the texture on these Walther’s works well for me.

[@kevinyoung947]

Trap picked it up off grabagun was the original version as far as red dots but for $160 off I can buy a c&h plate and still have money left over

[@augustusheyliger6514]

There you go GB.. I have this same gun love it!!

[@injuredoutdoorsman9011]

I’ve got a [4”] PPQ M2 and love it! I’d like to get into the RDO game, making me very interested in the PDP. I’d want to use my existing PPQ mags, (making them pull double duty, as they’re stupid expensive), so that means I’d go with a PDP Compact. I don’t want the same exact profile as the PPQ, (idk why), but this rules the 4” out. I recently handled the 5” Compact, and the 5” slide felt a little too long, especially with the shorter Compact grip. So, I’m hoping Walther will come out with the “Goldilocks”, a 4.5” Compact PDP. It’s not currently on their website, but as you demonstrated, you can absolutely put a 4.5” slide on a Compact frame... so here’s to hoping that Walther will make the “Goldilocks” PDP a reality!!!

[@hanuman3527]

Like the PDP vs. the PPQ when you put them side by side on the table. The PPQ grip speaks to me but the profile of the PDP gets me. PDP for the win. Good content, sir.

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

I just built a Polymer80 that has a G19 lower, and a G17 upper. Instead of the 19X they should have released this setup. You might lose 2 rounds, but get the benefit of the longer slide. Walther knocks it out of the park.....as always.....and these are no exception! Looking forward to some lead slinging Graham 😁

[@BigDaddyGAO]

Personal preference would be for the spacer hole to be capped for aesthetic reasons 16:35

[@GBGuns]

I'm sure an aftermarket solution will appear if enough people want it.

[@ruili83]

I have a 4.5 full size and I noticed this significant slide to frame play which impacts the zeroing of my rail attached laser with a laser bore sight. Imagine the gun laser is attached to the frame and the bore sight moves left to right freely... I messaged Walther customer service and they say it sounds normal. I think the reason they allow this much play is that this is a duty gun. It should work under very tough situation, dirt, mud, etc. Good play reduces malfunction I guess. It shouldn't impact accuracy too much because accuracy comes mostly from the slide itself. The sight is on the slide, the barrel is "with" the slide.

[@cjbecker1683]

I have that same PPQ M1 in the white gold barrel......I had the slide coated but looking back should have simply kept it all black as well as the barrel. My local guy has yet to get a 5" PDP but I do have the original compact PDP 👍

[@johnstanton2853]

Stopped by one of my lgs yesterday. Very few guns on display, but all by itself on one wall was the PDP 5". Was looking for 4" but I'll look for that one later. I'm in illinois [incidentally a trial court found illinois' firearm owners id law unconstitutional the other day] so I have to wait 3 days to pick it up. Keep up the good work.

[@rasmilling1885]

Sig Sauers have a similar spacer design for there x-five and x-six series. They are also using same lenght guiderod and spring.

[@johny528]

Thanks for good vid, I purchased the 4" compact and I hope it will be good :) although my eyes attract by longer 5" barrel, compact frame is perfect for my hands.

[@darylyork8178]

MV differences between the 4 and 5 inch would be interesting. Since you have the pistols maybe you could do that for us. Thanks for all your videos, very informative content.

[@GBGuns]

I'm curious about the velocity differences

[@cvalor2006]

I heard 4 in is very snappy. I wonder if 5in is less snappy?

[@scot3d90]

When might we get to see part II? I am very interested in how it shoots in both handling and accuracy.

[@GBGuns]

Soon we hope. We found some ammo, now just need to get to the range

[@scot3d90]

@@GBGuns Me- (Happy dance)

[@johndeere1951a]

If recoil springs are the same for the 3 different barrel/slide lengths? How are the cases extracted, what distances are the cases landing from you the shooter 4"___, 4.5"___, 5"___. ? Thank you Graham for not mentioning the schlock brand in your comparison. This was excellent comparing the 3 different PDP's.👍

[@GBGuns]

I haven't bothered to measure, but ejection is also ammo dependent. You can see it in our shoiting impressions videos during the What's For Dinner Tests. Toss an optic on top and you'll get a different pattern as well. It's a factor of how rapidly the slide is traveling; a result from recoil energy and slide weight.

[@TM-ey5py]

Such a nice pistol

[@wardroland270]

Thanks GB. Great job. Also FYI. My like has disappeared three times so far and goes from 301 back to 300.

[@GBGuns]

Thanks, KZbin has been jacking with us ever since I blew up their inbox about how inaccurate their demonetizing labels against us are. The channel views have been flat for months as a result. New video comes out, it gets views but other videos lose views. It's a good thing I have a real job and only do this as a hobby.

[@darkpassenger65]

Wish this was available when I bought my 4" compact.

[@cjbecker1683]

Thought the same.....no more than got the 4" then this came out.

[@ricohorton]

My HK VP9L has no wobble at all. But I did order a Walther PDP 5" Compact. Will see how much wobble that has?

[@jhos9494]

Which do you like better? VP9L or PDP?

[@ricohorton]

@@jhos9494 VP9L

[@ricohorton]

@@jhos9494 I don't trust all that woggle in the Walther. I had to change out the cheap plastic Glock style sights. I also had to change the guide rod and spring.

[@jhos9494]

@@ricohorton dang that’s a bummer to hear

[@survivetheattack]

Great tabletop! Thanks! 🇺🇲

[@TheAxe4Ever]

I am late to the PDP party. I just ordered mine and an’t wait for it to arrive. I got the 5 inch full size and like to live life on the edge. I will be attempting to carry it in the appendix position. I’ll give a try anyhow. 😂 Quick question. Does Walther use the stepped chamber design?

[@GBGuns]

Yes, and we have a video about that

[@buddyb4343]

I was hoping you were going to try a few more mix and matches of the slides and frames . . . :-) I have a 4" PPQ which I purchased just as Walther was transitioning to the PDP. I know the PDP is supposed to be ever so slightly better internally than a PPQ, but visually I like the more tapered look of the Q's slide than the blockier P's. So I had started to look for a 5" Q, but they are very scarce on the used market compared to the Q5 match variations. (I looked real hard at a low end Q5, but I do not like the rear blacked out/fiber optic front sights; I do like the 3 dot sights on my 4" Q. (Ok, I could replace the Q5's for another $100+ on top of the Q5's $950; compared to the 5" P's $650 with 3 dots.)) I also don't think that I'd ever want to put a red dot/reflex sight on a pistol, though the Canic and P would maintain that option at no additional cost. I like the 5" length for the reasons you indicated; increased sight radius and muzzle velocity. So, my choices seem to be to go to a Canic (and save a few $) or a PDP 5" compact; so I'd have the same mags/holster compatibility with my 4" Q. (A few $ there, comparing to having to buy new for the Canic.) So there is that. Geek-wise, I was surprised with the P's full picatinny rail. I find that extending that in conjunction with the small Olight I utilize will cause a very pronounced upper shadow in the illumination pattern. There would also be slightly more weight out front compared to utilizing a slightly longer recoil spring dust cover with a shorter rail. I was thinking that a compact short frame with a 5" slide would be pretty neat. (As I said, I was hoping that you would try that combination. Perhaps the existing dust cover would be adequated as is. (?)) Since you have now worked through the Canics, which option/path might you choose?

[@geminiclouda.d755]

Just like the Beretta Apx Full and Apx Centurion

[@injuredoutdoorsman9011]

The APX series is really underrated and overlooked, especially for the price they’re going for....

[@injuredoutdoorsman9011]

@Ben Woodcock the Walther has by far a better trigger and ergonomics, but costs almost 2x as much as the Beretta. What you said about the APX being more rugged, bc it was made for the military trials, I believe is incorrect. They are equally as well made; look at the tack record of both these companies, German engineering & Italian craftsmanship... the PDP is made specifically as a duty pistol.

[@injuredoutdoorsman9011]

@Ben Woodcock Walther shares on their social media whenever an agency picks one of their guns for standard agency wide usage, but I personally know of several departments that have the PPQ & other Walthers on their list of approved duty guns, if the officer doesn’t want to run the standardized issued pistol. I worked for two departments that allowed us to carry personal approved pistols instead of the issued one, so long as we bought the approved holster and magazine pouches that matched retention standards, and the rest of our duty belt (for example black leather weave). Some people just shoot better with some guns than others: I qualified with classic Sigs & Glocks in the high 90s every time, but when I was issued one of the first, original M&P45s, I failed to qualify several times with it....

[@injuredoutdoorsman9011]

@Ben Woodcock It depends on the department, usually the bigger the agency, the stricter the policies and procedures, whereas the smaller agencies don’t necessarily have those strict regulations. Think of Walmart vs a mom and pop 10 employee business. Walmart is going to have a lot stricter rules and regulations to manage the million employees they have across the country, whereas the owners of the mom and pop companies have more direct contact with all their employees, and don’t necessarily have to have a list/booklet of rules, policies and procedures...

[@injuredoutdoorsman9011]

@Ben Woodcock totally depends on regulations, policies and procedures in place. Beyond that, it depends upon the budget, the firearms instructors, the brass (& if they listen to the firearms instructors...). For those agencies who allow officers carry other firearms than the issued ones, they’re personally owned by the officers who carry them, so budget doesn’t necessarily play a role in departments that allow other approved guns...

[@kevinyoung947]

Love mine very accurate

[@yeulakho6574]

Gosh.. finally someone comes with color manual..LOL

[@polofunk]

My walther 4.5 pdp has a lot of play movement just like your 5inch walther, it has me worried i thought my slide was broken, thanks for pointing that out.

[@360woodierc]

I’m thinking the longer the barrel the more play will be noticed because those slide tabs are in the same spot as the shorter 4 inch.I have the 4 inch compact and there is very little play in the slide.

[@timlonge2864]

Just purchased a PDP compact w/5" barrel and mounting a holosun 507c X2 when my plate arrives. Any ideas on a Kydex OTW holster?

[@GBGuns]

I haven't tried any specific ones, just some of the nameless pile of holster we have.

[@timlonge2864]

Safariland 578 GLS Profit and Comp Tac International so far in my search

[@MaharlikaAWA]

What does the difference from compact to 5 inch full size make? What is the difference in function and performance and why? I am not a gun expert. I am just wanting to know.

[@GBGuns]

This may help, if not shoot me a message: www.gbgunsdepot.com/post/which-walther-pdp

[@_D3adSh0t_]

​​@@GBGunst looks like your big hands will fit better on a full size. And your pinky will sit right on the plastic flare and not above it ❤

[@augustusheyliger6514]

GB...I might have missed it but what is favorite of the new Walther PDP..which size?

[@GBGuns]

Compact for the frame, 4.5" for the slide, but we haven't shot the 5" yet

[@mrsnickers2003]

Did you determine how that insert is removed? I'd like to put a fiber optic sight on the front of my 5 inch, but it requires removal of that insert.

[@GBGuns]

Yes, just pry/pick at it. It's plastic and just a snug fit.

[@mrsnickers2003]

Ok...didn't want to damage it. Thank you!

[@DaBantot4]

Is that the 48 N tungsten guide rod assembly on the PPQ?

[@9unslin9er]

I use a Lone Wolf dust cover insert to put a Glock 19 slide on a Glock 26 frame. Clearly Walther stole my idea and I'm expecting royalties.

[@lnknprkfn]

i consider the grip texture to be a 3D box

[@Jamie-pn2xj]

I’ve been looking all over for a compact version of this gun and can’t find one anywhere in stock I want one !

[@GanjaBabyy]

I bought one online. Go to Ezguns... They have them. It just arrives at my FFL monday🎯

[@Jamie-pn2xj]

@@GanjaBabyy cool thanks for the info.

[@GanjaBabyy]

@@Jamie-pn2xj absolutely

[@charlesharper7292]

I have this pistol. I have a medium to small hand. Out of the box, I wouldn't know what to ask for to get a better fit, feel in hand. I like my Glock type builds, but I think they are going to be lonely.

[@franz.isler799]

...and the same High Bore Axis as the PPQ

[@tri3pleagent]

...which is not an issue just like the PPQ.

[@rittmeister3659]

@@tri3pleagent Yes, All things being equal, a higher bore axis will generate more torque around the web of your hand, causing the muzzle to rise more.. and having a high bore axis to the physics of recoil are ignored to the altar of marketing hype and the results of an excellent trigger. LOL At the end of the day, you still have a high bore axis. Real physics don't lie... The mind is the limiting factor.

[@tri3pleagent]

@@rittmeister3659 at the end of the day, either you can control the recoil or you can't. Physics being what it is, if you can't handle any added recoil due to the "high bore axis", just stop shooting altogether.

[@rittmeister3659]

@@tri3pleagent Why oh why should I stop shooting pistols altogether when there are so many excellent low bore axis pistols out there that mitigates the physics of recoil? Nobody's stopping you from kissing Walther's cheeks and something else since you don't mind "any added recoil." LOL!

[@flieger7213]

@@rittmeister3659 Kevin's adolescent childishness is beginning to show through and through...typical.

[@calholli]

Does the PDP slide work on a PPQ, and vise versa? They are basically the same gun from what I understand, but I've never seen it tried.

[@GBGuns]

Yes

[@adrianrubi5012]

Are the slide weights the same for all three?

[@barcelona2170]

I need another long slide. I mean can you really have too many?

[@jameeldavenport7904]

Jus put some money on one of these but really debating on either this a Sig m17 or getting my first ar-15. Any suggestions?

[@GBGuns]

With this you don't need the Sig. Go for an AR

[@jameeldavenport7904]

@@GBGuns thanks but but I was tryin to decide between a getting pdp or jus getting my first AR15 I already have two 9mm handguns.

[@GBGuns]

Ahh. That's up to what your needs are. Ammo for both is absurdly expensive right now. AR prices are inflated at the moment but the PDP is fairly priced

[@gerhardhader6331]

Is the grip made from soft touch plastic, or is it the same hard plastic all around? I personally don’t like soft touch plastics, because it degrades fast and sometimes gets quite disgusting with age.

[@billseaman5974]

I can't find one anywhere

[@faustoramos8840]

The great dilema .... Walther PDP 5 inch or Grand Power Excalibur ??? Your choice..

[@RedEyePergo]

Had an excal great gun if you dont plan on running an optic, sold it and got a canik combat executive

[@faustoramos8840]

Thanks !!

[@alfe1402]

How could be compact with 5'???

[@GBGuns]

The grip. Walther classifies the PDPs based on the grip size.

[@InvidiousIgnoramus]

Oh yeah, I knew the 5 inch compact would look good. Now I just need to find one and a threaded barrel to fit it. :D

[@JacksonWalter735]

Is that Erina's head on Jotaro's body in your profile picture?

[@InvidiousIgnoramus]

@@JacksonWalter735 You're half right. It's Oshino Shinobu wearing Jotaro's jacket and hat.

[@JacksonWalter735]

@@InvidiousIgnoramus ahhhh I see. She really looks like Erina in that drawing style.

[@rl1271]

Have you found a threaded barrel? Jarvis custom has them,

[@InvidiousIgnoramus]

@@rl1271 Yes, I've discovered them just recently. I've just acquired a 5" compact, so that's the first order of business for aftermarket parts.

[@simon6137]

А можно просто купить дополнительно ствол 5' и переставить на 4" :)

[@GBGuns]

Do, no togda slide korotki

[@simon6137]

@@GBGuns Надо было показать как смотрелось бы,интересно.

[@PaulVerhoeven2]

This is P99Gen4, except P99AS was better.

[@PIFFthePUFF420]

I have to ask: why get the compact 5"?

[@GBGuns]

More muzzle energy, longer sight radius. Smoother shooting.

[@killthemall55]

Im looking for a fun gun to shoot that also i can carry very very occasionally like once a month. How does it feel to carry a pistol of this size? For reference, im 5'11 240lb muscular build

[@izzyiz810]

Hmmm.... my gun has NO RATTLE. 🤔

[@920WASHBURN]

Gee this guy's got two and I don't have one? So much for equity.

[@GBGuns]

Then buy one.

[@920WASHBURN]

@@GBGuns oh I thought they were just mailing them out

[@charlesharper7292]

If i would have picked one of these up before i started shooting Glocks, I probably wouldn't have a Glock.

[@zarinkai2927]

Sell it to fund the pdp

[@PaulVerhoeven2]

10:05, booo, they did not even take the advantage of the longer slide, they could have put the longer sprung there leading to a smoother recoil but instead reused the same short spring for cost. 🤦‍♂️

[@Broski__]

They used the same spring for modularity, not to save costs. Take a 4" PDP and a 5" PDP, you can swap the slides and internals and both guns will be able to function. If you had a longer spring in the 5", then you wouldn't be able to use that in the 4" model.

[@PaulVerhoeven2]

@@Broski__ You'd need to swap the spring with the slide and barrel. Big deal, the spring is about 1/100th of the cost of the slide and barrel.

[@emiramick5305]

They can call it compact as much as they want but with 5 inch barrel it is not.

[@GBGuns]

THE FRAME is compact. 15rds, just like A Glock 19 and many other compact guns

[@emiramick5305]

@@GBGuns lol I kno ;) It's still silly how a handgun with almost identical specs as 92FS can be called compact, no matter what criteria is. Only difference is in weight which is expected because it's polymer vs steel.

[@GBGuns]

Walther has been making guns for over 160 years. As you can imagine they're not ones to swing with trends until they've vetted them. Because they're German I'm betting a lot of science and study goes into them. The new trend of 3" guns with 12+ rounds is cool, but if the ammo you use is intended for 4"+ you're just making expensive ball ammo hoping the hollow points will still expand at lower speeds

[@AOMartialArts]

I just find this firearm *clunky* Zero appeal to me.

[@deadflesh8949]

OK then don't buy it. Simple. :)

[@blafonovision4342]

5” and compact don’t go together

[@GBGuns]

Sizing of the PDP is based on the frame size.

[@blafonovision4342]

@@GBGuns true, but that’s not what I meant. Why buy a compact frame and then put a 5” barrel on it? I realize it takes all kinds, though.

[@GBGuns]

@@blafonovision4342 hand size and shape are two big reasons.

[@blafonovision4342]

@@GBGuns Point.

[@alphasmurf6563]

If it had a paddle mag it would be perfect