The Awesome Walther P5 - You Need One of These!

[@MDpolo]

During the video, for some reason, I refer to this pistol as the P5 “compact”. This is incorrect. The pistol in this video is the full-size P5. My apologies.

[@georgepeacock2837]

That's a beautiful piece of workmanship.

[@windmill2252]

This was the servicepistol for all the Dutch police forces and other law enforcement agencies from approx 1978 tot 2013. During the servicelife several modifications took place. You mentioned the plastic grips this was the case, but in later years the were repaced by rubber grips, made by Hogue. Furthermore the drop safe was either fitted by an extra or heavier spring to keep de firing pin in a down position in case of a fall. The heel magazine release was changed, because it accidentally released the magazine when i came in contact with the backrest of the seats in a patrol car. Ammunition changed from standard 9x19 parabellum to a different type of round . Initially Ruagg Action 3. When the pistols became older, it became clear that the new munitions caused cracks in the barrel and other maintenance issues. The P5 was phased out from 2013 on. Nowadays the Walther P99Q NL is used.

[@MDpolo]

Thank you very much for this fascinating information. I really appreciate it!

[@jamescampbell4334]

Worth noting here. The Netherlands destroyed around 60k of the 105k total production of P5s. It's sad that only around 45k P5 still exist today. I have seven in my Gun Safe. 😊

[@chrissanchez9935]

Thank You for sharing. One of "wish-I-have" list even when I was in high school during the 1980's.

[@MDpolo]

You are very welcome. I love this pistol. Thank you for stopping by.

[@justanothergunnerd8128]

Yes I do need one of these... The aesthetics are just sooo perfect...

[@MDpolo]

They are beautiful and the quality is just fantastic. Thank you so much for stopping by.

[@arthurholmes2210]

I have three , one is a Compact and i also have a extra 7.65 barrel.

[@MDpolo]

Very nice and congratulations. Thank you very much for taking the time to stop by.

[@cizfiz]

Congratulation 👍 my P5 is for italian market, the caliber is 7,65 Parabellum (.30 Luger) . Beatifull gun 🥇. Many greetings 👋

[@RidersRange]

Typical 1970's German precision and over-engineering. A great piece if history that we only get to experience through your videos.

[@MDpolo]

It is pretty spectacular. As always, thank you very much for stopping by.

[@CHEECHMUN]

That engineering is why they cost so much. You get what you pay for!!! Very beautiful, I've never saw one.

[@MDpolo]

It is an absolutely awesome handgun. Thank you for stopping by.

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

What a great pistol! You're right, we just don't get to see the P5s too often, let alone handle or fire one. Thanks for sharing your experiences with this one with us today. 👍👍

[@MDpolo]

You are very welcome. Cheers!

[@RoadKing-ky2bs]

I can see the influence of the PPK/S in it. What a stunning pistol. German engineering is excellent, and Walther is a world-class manufacturer. I own a Walther PPQ M2 (striker-fired) and the workmanship is quality. Great video.

[@MDpolo]

Thank you very much.

[@timothywheeler9710]

Definitely has that distinct Walther aesthetic to it. A beautiful piece to be sure. Great video.

[@MDpolo]

Thank you very much!

[@zielfernglas7257]

I have one - and I loooove ist!

[@MDpolo]

They are pretty awesome. Congratulations and thank you very much for stopping by.

[@fredstr70]

I enjoy your passion for guns and your grate ability to share it through the video ❤

[@MDpolo]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@ibpositivemostly7437]

What a beautiful gun I will have to be on the lookout for one.

[@keithwilliams2766]

Really nice looking firearm. It's like a baby P38. I'll add it to my list of ones to be on the hunt for at the next LGS.

[@HipsterTactical]

Nice! And congrats--the world needs more P5. I can't think of a pistol I enjoy shooting more than my 1984 P5. I'm not sure there's any gun I connect with better. Don't tell my P88... but, in some ways I prefer the P5. Yours seems to be a commercial model--those are pretty rare, from what I've seen. Yours also lacks the heavy tooling marks on the frame, that you see with most issued P5s. You got a keeper, there. Thanks for sharing!

[@MDpolo]

Thank you very much for the information for taking the time to stop by. I appreciate it!

[@jeremysiegel10]

I absolutely adore my P5 and will never sell it. One of the most comfortable and accurate pistols I own. Still the king of my pistols (that arent 22s) that shot repeatedly under 2 inches at 25 yards offhand. Best part is I bought it off an old man at a gun show who could hardly hear me and it was the last pistol on his table. I said, hey how much are you willing to let that one go for? He said, youngster shouldnt you be buying some kinda plastic gun? I said no sir I like the old ones too He thought about it and whispered to his buddy and then turned around and said, 300, aint got a box or nothin but its yours for 300. He handed me a plastic bag and I took it home with me that day. Later when I got home I looked up how much these go for and my eyeballs about jumped out of my head.

[@MDpolo]

What an amazing deal. Thank you very much for sharing your story with us.

[@KeanonGilliamSlang369]

What a piece of art/engineering! You had me at dual recoil spring. That ejection port is very interesting. Thank you for sharing! 👍🏻

[@MDpolo]

It is pretty spectacular. As always, thank you very much for stopping by.

[@thetexasgunvault2]

Ok, you have no idea how JEALOUS I am! I want one of these SOOOOO BAD!!! Awesome pistol!

[@MDpolo]

It is pretty spectacular. I appreciate you taking the time to stop by.

[@perryroobay]

i have both the P5 and P5c - both with Nills grips and the P5c has a P5 hammer - I love the Compact the most. Love 'em

[@BaddFrogg777]

A most thorough and detailed review on a Walther iconic. Beautiful engineering and styling. True quality and performance in engineering design. Peace

[@MDpolo]

One of my all-time favorites. Thank you for taking the time to stop by.

[@onpsxmember]

Beautiful. I wish I could just collect without all the hoops.

[@cizfiz]

Hi I think your P5 has wooden scales made in the Czech Republic, the Nill Griffe ones are very different. These are made of excellent English walnut wood, I just received them as a gift and installed them on my P5 👍

[@jamescarter4175]

Beautiful pistol. Very unique design in so many ways. A nice E pitch too.

[@MDpolo]

It surely is a beautiful one. Thank you very much for stopping by.

[@jamescarter4175]

@@MDpolo You're welcome. My pleasure.

[@TheArkansasGunGuy]

Have a P6. Want a P7. Wasn't super familiar with the P5 until now. Have added to my wish list. THANK YOU for great video!

[@MDpolo]

You’re very welcome. Thank you for stopping by.

[@StGCfiLife]

@@MDpolo I have the P6 and 7 and would like the P5 to complete the set.

[@hansulrichboning8551]

It is like a P38 in modern clothing( same with the Beretta F92). Because P5 was quite expensive in production, it was not a great commercial success for Walther. Only 2 west german federal states (Baden-Würtemberg and the Palatinate) adopted it for their police.Other costumers were the dutch Police and the portugese Army. Smaller numbers were deliverd to UK and US special units.

[@garetz2011]

6:30 - sounds like a 58RC knife (or an original german chrome moly steel helmet). The p38 lock made it wide, but a Walther is a Walther. They are all the same, no surprises.

[@mag318]

The vast majority of these that you come across seem to have heavy holster wear on the slide. Seeing the condition of yours one can truly appreciate the beautiful bluing and form. I found one of these today at my LGS in pristine condition but with the black polymer grip panels. If I buy it I'll be looking for some Nill grips.

[@MDpolo]

I hope you are able to purchase it. They are outstanding.

[@wildmanjeff42]

That is pretty, Love those grips !

[@BeaudreauBell]

New to me, I like it! Thank you!

[@MDpolo]

You’re welcome.

[@alancarr3381]

Thanks for the video

[@MDpolo]

You’re very welcome.

[@jimhovater8755]

I bought one today, checking it off my bucket list...along with a nice P4. 🎉

[@MDpolo]

Congratulations! Have you shot it yet?

[@jimhovater8755]

Yes! It shoots wonderfully.😊

[@jimhovater8755]

Mine didn't have a box, test target, or papers, but I have managed to acquire replacements. It also only came with one magazine. That has since been rectified, as well.

[@frankbutta9344]

This is a very cool looking pistol! 👍👍👍👍

[@MDpolo]

It is pretty awesome.

[@jackbauer9077]

Beautiful pew pew!

[@napoleonnavarro2869]

got my Walther P5 in 1989, better pistol for me… my question is.. can the P5 Lang barrel fit to all P5s?

[@MDpolo]

That’s a good question but regrettably I don’t have the answer for you. Maybe one of our viewers can chime in. Thank you very much for stopping by.

[@N.R.S.412]

Love this piece! How much do they usually run?

[@perryroobay]

900-1500 currently '23

[@MDpolo]

It’s hard to tell because they’re not that abundant. But anywhere between $1600 all the way to $2400.

[@MJM804]

Dutch police eventually issued Hogue rubber grips with their logo in place of the Hogue logo.

[@MDpolo]

Nice!

[@roc5291]

Thank You so much for this video. I’m a huge James Bond fan and always wanted a well informed review on this pistol when I first saw it in Octopussy. I love Walther firearms and plan on getting a PDP shortly. Do you think that, if they made a “retro” P5 line that, in the era of the striker fired polymer wonders, it would actually sell well enough for them to make or would only guys like you and me even be interested in them?

[@MDpolo]

You are most welcome. I don’t know if it will sell very well in today’s market. People seem to be interested in the greatest and latest polymer wonder. I love it. Thank you so much for stopping by.

[@CHEECHMUN]

Looks like it was made by the Italians. Gorgeous!!!

[@almathias6538]

When it comes to making mechanical things, German engineering is on another level

[@MDpolo]

They really are! Thank you very much for stopping by.

[@johndeere1951a]

Beautiful P5 classic. Its unfortunate that the market is flooded with the current plastic trend Kmart pistols. Metal does not flex. Soaks up vibrations. Give solid control. Reasons why I collected a few CZs. I have sold them but now collect Walther, H&K, Glock and a Steyr M9-A2 MF. I know, PLASTIC!. Metal is best, but European polymer is great. Excellent presentation. I hope I can resist a P5 Full size in the future. New Hampshire 👍☮️🇺🇲

[@MDpolo]

It is one of my all-time favorites. I hope you don’t find one. Thank you very much for stopping by!

[@jmcasas17]

Also used by James Bond in Octopussy and Never Say Never Again both released in 1983.

[@MDpolo]

Love it. Thanks for the info!

[@StGCfiLife]

I tried it one day at the range. The HK P7 is a MUCH nicer and innovative design. I dont love the P5 at all.

[@MDpolo]

Fair enough. Thank you very much for stopping by.

[@StGCfiLife]

@@MDpolo most welcome. I would still buy one for a reasonable price just so I own the full P-pistol set.

[@cizfiz]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@WorldClassSatanist]

Look

[@MDpolo]

At?

[@Geyer70]

I own a P5 in .30 Luger. Very interesting pistol with some real cool features and I love it. But sadly, Walther never did any product care. They improved the drop safety, after an accident within the German police, but that's all. Over the time, Sig Sauer P6 and HK P7 got a better grip, improved sights (3 dot or white outline etc) and even new variants like P 226/228 or HK P7 M13. Walther did nothing of this. I bought my P5 in the early 90s and in general, it was the same pistole like in 1979.

[@MDpolo]

Thank you very much for the information. I enjoyed reading your comment. Cheers!

[@jcmangan]

stop knawling your nails

[@MDpolo]

I don’t. Thank you for the personal grooming advice.