Walther CCP M2 9mm Pistol

[@chetthebee1322]

This is the gun I carry. Accuracy is off the charts even with the less than spectacular sights. And it's probably the most ergonomic gun I've ever held.

[@Oreguns85]

What about the low round count???

[@jeffbrund]

@@Oreguns85To each there own….it’s plenty. Hell people still carry 6 shot revolvers 👍

[@brothermoon]

"Be strong, be of good courage... God bless America. Long live the Republic." - instantly sub'd.

[@cultofmalgus1310]

Sootch been around for years. I think I subbed to him back in 2009 or so. Welcome to the club man! ^^

[@josephlafont4723]

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[@RudiusSwagrid]

Same, exact, reason for my sub!

[@StrengthAndConditioning61]

Watching you shoot at 7 yards and putting all of the shots almost in the same hole and in the bulls says a lot about your marksmanship and the quality of this firearm. Well done.

[@mig50cc]

Not discounting Sootch's abilities as he's a great shooter, but you can do it too. It's all about fundamentals.

[@susantraxelmartin6892]

As an instructor for 25 years, I have the honor of specializing in instructing beginner shooters, older mature people, people with disabilities, etc ., This pistol is perfect for people with restricted strength in their hands and fingers. I carry the original CCP. Looking forward to picking up the new M2 version for class use. Thanks for the great review. I appreciate your very professional, informative review.

[@davidelizabeth4933]

Thank you, Walther for not putting any safety billboards on the pistol. 👍

[@rickc2102]

Ergonomic for the hand, ergonomic for the ego. Gotta love ze Germans, genau!

[@mmagscott]

David & Elizabeth well they didn’t have to, it won’t fire with the magazine removed. The safety billboards you talk about usually say gun will fire with magazine removed.

[@johnrodriguez5277]

Dammit Sootch! Just when I think I'm all done buying ccp pistols, you come up with this review! that's it, I'm buying on tomorrow! Great job as always bro! 😅👍❤️

[@farwalker3672]

The original CCP is the most ergonomic pistol I have ever handled. It’s extremely easy to rack and in fact my wife uses it as her primary carry. It’s a great shooter. The only real problem with it was the takedown. It was a pain in the butt to field strip and especially to put back together. Now that they’ve modified the take down procedure I will be buying a new CCP M2.

[@sootch00]

I definitely agree. The easy disassembly makes a world of difference. Thanks Brother!

[@chuckcribbs3398]

My wife carries one!

[@radishfox308]

Agree. It is the most comfortable pistol I have ever held.

[@ClearBrookExotics]

Interestingly, I don’t find the takedown and re assembly bad at all. And I agree- most comfortable gun I have ever handled. I really like it.

[@austinbussard8419]

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[@scorpion520az8]

COOL engineering in that little pistol. Good Vid.

[@kenhelmers2603]

I like a fixed barrel, I'll have to look into one of these. Thanks Sootch!

[@Quality_Guru]

I had considered purchasing the original CCP, but passed on it because it required a Dyngus. I was not aware that they had retrofitted this pistol. It’s a much better price alternative to the H&K P7 that sells for about 3500 dollars. I’m glad that it is still a well kept secret on how fantastic this pistol is. I’m ecstatic that I ran into this older video.

[@edwardhester5272]

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[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Dam, i need to get one of those Walther's. That is a great upgrade from the original CCP version 1. Another great review Soocth00 and long live the republic Sir.

[@TheSkyMex]

Initially, I was considering the XDS Mod.2 for my wife. She ripped a tendon in her index finger a year ago and now struggles with recoil and the trigger pull of her LC9. This review has given me another option for her to try. Thank you

[@glauciasteckelberg9639]

Fantastic review! This was my first gun, and I'm very pleased with it!

[@brian.louis107]

If it only starts getting warm after 300 rounds, I'm very OK with that! Just wish Walther would make this in a full size, double-stack configuration.

[@77Avadon77]

Only 300 lol

[@Quality_Guru]

Brian G I agree with you that this would be an awesome pistol with some very unique features in a full size configuration.

[@TheRyanDude]

Call me old school but I'd like to see a hammer on it.

[@Quality_Guru]

It's quite funny when you stop and think how long it would take to shot 300 rounds with loading the magazines and then the pistol.

[@outlaws2945]

They do basically. It’s called the PPX

[@opencarry3860]

The CCP is my daily Open Carry pistol. I am a fan of this gun for many reasons and just had to buy the new M2 with these improvements.

[@tennesseeron1297]

Just bought one. Very, very accurate. Another Walther success.

[@nylesfrench3568]

Love the Fixed barrel blowback design. It works extremely well and is simple and easier to clean. That matters to me.

[@Trad-Mom]

I just bought this today!!! Just using it for my daily open or concealed carry for general self defense. I think it's a great ladies gun.

[@floorpizza8074]

I'm looking for my wife's first handgun. So far, it has been a tie between the Smith EZ and the CCP M2, but I'm leaning toward the CCP after watching Sootch's video. Have you had a chance to shoot yours yet?

[@Trad-Mom]

@floorpizza8074 Yes! It's definitely smooth. My favorite "womans" handgun so far. I only wish it had the option of larger magazines, but thinking about that, it wouldn't be too practical for a gun that size to have larger magz anyways. It's for self-defense mostly, not shooting practice. It just gives you more practice quickly exchanging magz and very accurate even from a distance if you have any skill level. It's just fun to shoot! You do have to almost completely let off the trigger each time you fire as most of these videos will tell you, but to me, that's good practice anyway. My husband got it as a mothers day gift for me and I couldn't be happier with it. My woman's sized hand really grips the handle like sliding on a perfect fitting pair of gloves. Easy to rack, too. I also like how it doesn't have that front barrel "safety feature" some lesser handguns have (like my ones that are legal in Commifornia-where if its being pressed against it wont fire) if someone is on top of me trying to victimize me I want to fill them with holes 🙌🏽 I have nothing but good things to say about it! I bet your wife would love it!

[@floorpizza8074]

@@Trad-Mom Thank you very much for the response! I just called the local range, and they actually have CCP M2's in both 9mm and 380 auto available to rent, so I'm going to head up there with her and see what she thinks! She's reading your response over my shoulder right now. :)

[@Trad-Mom]

@floorpizza8074 Awesome yah that's a good idea. I actually wear mine almost everywhere I go. I dont want to ever need it when I dont have it! It's small, so it's easy to wear, and "cute" esp on a woman obviously lol... Well hello to the Mrs 👋🏼 I hope you enjoy it as much as I do Mrs Floorpizza. Smart husband, real women occaisionally want guns for gifts 🔫 Happy wife, happy life! God bless y'all 🙏🏽

[@floorpizza8074]

@@Trad-Mom Hey, just thought I'd give you an update... she fell in love with two guns... The CCP M2 in 380, and the Glock 42. Since I already have a G42 as one of my daily carry guns, she decided to go with the CCP M2, as long as I agreed to swap out with her from time to time, depending on which gun filled her need for the day better; the G42 is quite a bit smaller. Thanks again for your input! She's thrilled with her late Mother's Day gift. : )

[@Akula114]

Severe arthritis had me looking for an alternative to my G23. While simply shopping around, a CCP lept from the case, threw me to the ground and made me take it home. Just like my first sidearm 40 years ago, a PPK/S, it was Walther coming to save me.

[@drmaudio]

I had a chance to shoot a recent manufacture first-gen CCP not long ago, and it is a surprisingly good pistol. I fills a nice in size between the PPS, Shield, XDs size and a Glock 19, is very accurate, and quite soft shooting. I do agree about the sights being a little small (particularly for my old eyes), but I find that throughout the Walther line.

[@neverobey1477]

SALUTE TO SOOTCH THE DON!! I just bought 1 of these pistols for my daughter and pretty happy i did! THANKS for the Review DON!

[@dougwilliams8602]

I had this one. Excellent shooter, very accurate

[@Goldberg1337]

Wow! Very nice! You can't go wrong with Walther. I have an Interarms-manufactured PPK/s that I bought used. The pistol was pretty well worn, and over the years I've needed to send it in to Walther's factory for repair. Both times the repair was completed completely free-of-charge, even though I am not the pistol's original owner.

[@DA-Red-Panda1]

I would trust my life with this pistol. Great review.

[@dmitrii.repenek]

I woulldn't. Bad quality.

[@diogenesstudent5585]

​@@dmitrii.repenek proof?

[@mannys9130]

Ha! That's exactly the same thing I said when I picked up the CCP. It was like they had me squeeze a blob of modelling clay and molded the grip out of it. I commented it on FB. :) That accuracy is absolutely incredible!

[@lexahut]

That was my thought too. Lol. When I felt that I had to bring it home

[@Dreamer_121]

I'v never seen sootch shooting even so acurate any pistol!!! Extraordinary awesome!!

[@Fight4freedom.]

PPS M2 LE is the winner! and comes with an 8 round magazine! And has the real Walther antlers

[@handiediver]

Great review of a fun little pistol. I'm an HK P7M8 user for the past 30 years so I have followed this CCP pistol because of my interest in the gas delay system. I was happy that some company finally picked up that concept. I think the gas delay system is great in the P7, I have always loved it. My only small criticism of the video is that at 14:30 you say "Recoil guide rod". It is actually the gas delay piston. Yes, this design isn't really meant for shooting more than 100 rounds at a time because of that heat build up but that system does help with accuracy. Sorry about the long reset. Nice to see the gas delay system find a polymer frame (not that the P7 was ever a problem, easily the most concealable 9mm ever; wish they still made it). For the life of me I just can't imagine anyone ever using that frame mounted safety, too bad we can't just remove it. The extra tool included in the package (you show at the 16 minute mark) is for removing that gas piston. With all three of my P7 pistols, over thirty years, I've never had to remove a gas piston. The owner's manual for the CCP says the only time a person would need to remove the gas piston is to change the front sight, which I've never had to do on a P7. Great review Sootch, thanks.

[@Gieszkanne]

He is also wrong with the claim that it has soft recoil. The gas delay system produce rather a sharp harsh recoil compared to the browning tilting barrel system.

[@SuperHummer55]

Great video , love how you end each video with bloopers

[@sootch00]

Thanks Raid! You should never take yourself too seriously! lol!

[@jmmartin7766]

@@sootch00 Funny, I was thinking this exact thing just before reading this post. Lol Love your videos, sootch. I have learned SO much while being entertained at the same time. I wish you n your well!

[@westkolx]

"Be strong, be of good courage... God bless America. Long live the Republic." --- With Walther in hand! ☝✊✊✊

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

I know this is an older video, but I think I will buy one of these if the reviews are good. My buddy has the 22 and it's great and I like how this one is soft shooting and concealable, etc. ❤ Thanks for the review sir .

[@kansaspatriot2051]

My wife still loves her original CCP! It’s her EDC and our only complaint was the take down so this update should fix that!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

It's extremely accurate, with a fixed barrel. Which is why I like revolvers so much.

[@al01100]

I love revolvers too, and lever actions, pump shotguns, bolt guns, ........ I like em all!

[@frankwebb9167]

We bought the CCP (not m2) for our 1st handgun. It will be the wifes cc. About 800 rounds through it, and love it. Ergonomics are top notch and the wife is super accurate with it. The gritty trigger pull has smoothed out so no big. It shoots great! Better sights would be my only real change.

[@luiscollazo5427]

I agree with most of the comments, my favorite carry from all the other compacts that I own. I’ve had mine for about a year and half. I don’t agree with the fact that the heat it generates is not to bad. At around 100 rounds it start getting really hot where you have to let it cool off before you continue.

[@lilprepre81]

I have the original ccp and the take down isn't as bad as people make it out to be. After doing it once or twice you get the hang of it and can easily do it with a small allen wrench or whatever will fit in the little hole. Great ergonomics, makes you feel like you can hit anything!

[@Grey_Beard72]

The CCP M2 will more than likely be my next purchase.

[@sootch00]

It's a great choice! Thanks Hugh

[@Grey_Beard72]

I was thinking hard on the original CCP but that new take down makes it even sweeter. I love Walther firearms. I own the PPS M2 and Creed already. I will eventually have the PPQ as well.

[@Grey_Beard72]

I keep hearing about that PPQ trigger. I love the triggers on the two Walthers I already own and the PPQ is supposed to be better.

[@chuckcribbs3398]

Just be aware that it's a little picky with ammo. It will run Winchester white box ammo all day long but doesn't like Remington bucket ammo.

[@spacebear49]

Hugh Mungous PPQ is AMAZING. Great German quality and never had any ammo issues. It eats everything I've fed it.

[@fishing6226]

I owned 3 of them, I would have 1 or 2 malfunctions every 50 rounds. I wanted it to work so well I just kept buying and selling them to see if I could get a good one. It’s the flattest shooting gun I’ve ever shot. Also the most ergonomic handgun I’ve ever had.

[@ezehogan]

Just picked one up with everything going on in the world.

[@andrelozano1555]

Funny I did too

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

The US military has spent so much time abroad fighting foreign wars. Soon it will be time to defend the US from the domestic enemies (antifa, communists and similar scum), along with anti-white militant black racists (using the BLM façade) they're forming armed groups now, just wait until they start acting out by their creed and attacking US citizens, it's domestic terrorism

[@Rorschach__NoCompromise]

My beautiful and amazing Princess oh antifa are scum because they are black but yet the government allows companies to poison your food and water..fuckin sheep sit down..your time almost up... Mr.recessive gene 🤣

[@davereiland9921]

What would make anyone think the military would defend the citizens against BLM or antifa?

[@johncoleman2990]

@ezehogan, can I ask you how much you paid for your Walther?

[@likydsplit8483]

I literally went out to buy one of these. I love this pistol - outstanding ergonomics, striker fired, thumb safety, perfect conceal carry size, .380 or 9mm, established Walther quality. BUT: Right hand only thumb safety? No optics cut? I could have lived with the right hand only safety; but the lack of an optics option killed the deal (yes, I searched for someone to mill the slide..could not find even ONE - and Walther made no referral when I contacted them). I then tested out the the Sig P365xl and Springfield Hellcat Pro. I bought the Sig 🤷‍♂️

[@dougotto1705]

So I have the original CCP when they first came out and it is and absolutely phenomenal self defense weapon. Fixed barrel for more accuracy It has a piston system for less recoil and when the safety is on it removes the firing pin so if you were to drop the gun with one in the chamber it will not fire when the safety is on. Accuracy is unbelievable for this little handgun it makes me look like a pro when shooting. I’ve shot it up 25 yards away it was very accurate. Easy to carry its slim and light even when fully loaded. Great for self defenseBecause it is not a long canon That is uncomfortable to carry and you don’t notice it when it’s on u. I would highly recommend this handgun!!!!!

[@waynecastleman1363]

Great EDC ( CCP) 9mm . I own the Model 1 and I'm fine with that, this little auto is a perfect size pistol. If your buying this pistol you'll want the model 2. You will love the egonomics and shootablity of this Walther CCP, carries very comfortable.

[@Sourpusscandy]

I can always count on you for the straight scoop in a gun review!

[@denniswyse3590]

Picked up one 3yrs ago , it's everything it says really sweet shooter

[@anthonym.napoleonisr.6045]

I really enjoyed your video on the Walter CCP M2 and it is going to be my next firearms purchase. I have hand strenght problems due to injuries and have trouble racking the slides on most semi-auto pistols. The Walher seems to be just what I need to keep enjoying my shooting sport. Thank you for the GREAT review on this firearm!!!

[@PacketWrangler]

The way the grip beavertails in to the slide reminds me of the Steyr M9. I like this a lot. A lot a lot. Might have to trade in my Shield.

[@lmr2768]

Very accurate gun but you are a good shooter with any gun, lol... Thank you for the great review.. I always check your reviews before I buy anything. Ty

[@MoreAmerican]

Damn, sootch00 has a video on everything.

[@howardcarroll3964]

Great video ! Nothing hidden , just the plain truth . Honest . Thanks for that

[@Fsciabica76]

2 years later I just found this video!! Very nice gun!!

[@matthewturner7691]

Pretty coo sootch! I've tried to replace my g19 multiple times and always go back, but for others it would be a great choice! If you are a 1911 guy this would be awesome with safety, single stack and size.

[@mtelford618]

I just bought this gun, love it so far..

[@LPsquishybottom]

i am 26 male who has had arthritis pop up at the base of my spine, with concerns about his future hand stregnth as the arthritis could also develope in my hands. This is due to an auto immune disease. Thus the CCPM2 is perfect for myself even though my hands are still good, they might not be in a few years.

[@mnyshrpknvs]

Getting 2. One for myself and one for my wife. Damn thats a fine firearm!

[@Alan-in-Bama]

Another great review Sootch. I’ve always been a Walther fan. My buddy has a CCP and I loved shooting it. I have the Magnum Research MR 40 Eagle... (basically a Walther) it’s obvious the frame was made by Walther, and once again a Great shooting, reliable pistol !

[@wampa4321]

Man I love that gun. I have the P22 and love it, now I want this one.

[@metalogre1]

Long Live the Republic! This will be my 3rd Walther.

[@scottreinstein9586]

Thanks Sootch00 I always look forward to your videos! They are always fun and informative! Keep up the great work Sootch00!

[@tankrust1]

Great review Sootch!!

[@sootch00]

Thanks Timothy!

[@N98858]

Sootch... YOU ROCK! (I am toting a PPS Classic in 40 weekends lately) thanks ';-)

[@roostertheCat]

You don't need the proprietary tool. A small screwdriver will release the latch fine when performing the disassembly procedure for general maintenance and/or repair.

[@chasfox1]

Nice review. I’m looking to get my wife a new carry pistol. May have just found it.

[@keepontrumpin5757]

You better know what you're doing when u take the original one apart...if you're to rough and you break off that roll pin you will be calling Walther! Took me a while to figure it out and it does take practice...nice firearm though and you're right...it does get hot!

[@fernandocaro8564]

SUPER !!! I just Got One. Thank you

[@deangeorge4982]

I bought one with laser sighting. I haven't fired it yet but I did got through its breakdown. I can't wait to test fire it.

[@saokim82]

Just bough one today . Can’t wait bring it home..

[@darrendyson8347]

This should be OO7 new gun must I add I watch your videos exclusively for the intro hahahahaha

[@opencarry3860]

I had not thought of that, but you are right, it would be a fantastic pistol for Bond 007

[@hettro-cv6082]

as always Sootch ,great review!

[@sgtcaboose5407]

I love the Glock hat while you review the Walther lol

[@ERICGRIMEY1]

Sgt Caboose cool aint it lol

[@josephesquivel4066]

Glock can keep their hats, I'll keep the CCP.

[@DS..69]

@@josephesquivel4066 Tell them glick boys. Lol

[@Agent-sb5jy]

You tube !!! Can these guys get the monetary compensation they deserve? Sootch , Demolition Ranch,Yankee Marshall ,Iraq vet 8888, Justin Opinion , to name a few. They provide a valuable service to people that need information on $200-$1000+ usd purchases. Sootch still has over 3/4 of a million people following his channel. Not allowing these guy to do the best job they can is very unfair. A boycott of KZbin for this isn't out of the question. Listen to your users , or we are going to hurt your bottom line . Semper FI

[@shannonsmiley6478]

They need to fix the safety for left handed people!!! Pass it on

[@twowheelingnut7898]

My wife has the original CCP and it’s a picky. It likes ammo on the hotter side. Just not reliable enough for me for her to carry so she now has 380EZ Shield which she loves. I have heard others say the same thing. It will run 124GR Winchester white box the NATO stuff all day. As her G1 is such a picky gun I won’t even consider the M2. The breakdown is no big deal to me or my wife. As always great review and great video.

[@trackhead681]

Very cool pistol. Takedown reminds me of the Walther PPK.

[@jamalperrier7209]

Waltzer makes some beautiful firearms

[@m.A.A.dGanja420]

Damn that's a nice looking gun. Appears to function equally as nice, too.

[@jtec99]

I've liked every Walther I've owned, sure this one would be no different.

[@pogmarinefps]

Just ordered the purple one for my Fiancé. Perfect for her, easy to rack, manageable recoil. Can not wait to pick it up and shoot it with her.

[@corona1candy]

Love watching your videos Sootch00

[@sootch00]

Thanks Corona!

[@andrewbenson8427]

This video made me go from "post Walther CCP on armslist" to "order two spare magazines for it"

[@davidgiles9751]

Hey Sootch, how does the perceived recoil of the CCP M2 compare to the new M&P Shield EZ .380? Seems like those two pistols would be in near direct competition with each other.

[@kingbaldwiniv5409]

I have really loved shooting the Walther single stacks. They have great triggers and recoil. The CCP 2 having a much easier takedown is great! This definitely merits looking into. Their full size pistols have a bore axis which is too high and don't seem to really be worth it, but I love their small pistols

[@brianhollifield8027]

Getting old arthritis is bothering me I'm going to seriously consider this .I carry a sub compact recoil is an issue these days I have a CZP10 but fond it to big to carry bedside buddy .....This pistol looks very ergonomic makes me very interested thanks excellent video.GOD bless the republic.

[@koonjar]

thank God they revapped the takedown

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

The original isn't that hard. People are just stupid.

[@oudski]

It’s not that I’m stupid, I’m just lazy. Now, I’m going to get me one of these bad boys. Hell, I waited for Ruger to release the Mark IV before I bought one of their .22’s.

[@adrianotero7963]

@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 it's not about being stupid......what other pistol do you know of needs a tool to take down? You got to hand it to them.....they reworked the whole slide internals and came up with an ingenious improvement......maybe they should have copied the P7.....a simple button.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

+Adrian Otero I'm not a big fan of the new mechanism. I agree the P7 style button would have been better. The old mechanism could be broken down with your thumb nail if you knew how to do it.

[@cornelchoskey4775]

Good Review, very informative, thanks!

[@bham7bh]

I bought a ppq and got my wife the ccp. VERY happy with both. In fact, I've started to carry her ccp and leave my ppq at home!

[@disorderedenthropy]

Just bought one and loving it!

[@realdeal2447]

The hat of perfection

[@DreadnoughtHvor]

Just bought mine for $300. I haven't gotten a chance to go to the range with it yet. Update: It's a FANTASTIC gun to shoot. I had a lot of fun breaking it in.

[@radishfox308]

Great deal! I just picked mine up today. I got the black/stainless for $319 online. Hopefully tomorrow I will get a chance to pop a few rounds off.

[@DreadnoughtHvor]

@@radishfox308 I got the all black one. It's a neat gun. I'm going to the range again tomorrow, it's such a fun weapon.

[@ponthis1]

I am a huge fan of Carl Walters. They do seem to make some very nice weapons

[@jeffreyMagnum460]

This gun loves the hot load self defense ammo, had some Americans reloads that stovepiped like crazy.

[@Sheppard2030]

The only real upgrade for me is the improved take-down & I’m not sure that’s enough for me to buy another. Had there been an increased magazine size, then I’d feel more inclined.

[@chrisblake1918]

I still have my Mk1, and I love it. I won't be trading it in against a Mk2. Mind you, if I find one at a good price I will supplement my stash.

[@Tarawa1943]

Are the mags interchangeable? I have the original CCP and would like to get the M2 but keep my extra mags.

[@tri3pleagent]

They are interchangeable.

[@baconnbitz]

Is the trigger able to be improved by a gunsmith? Particularly, the length of the reset? Is like that shortened and if there is a flat-faced trigger, that would be icing on the cake

[@ottoman5819]

Interesting my father had a H&k p7 m8 and that is in my opinion the greatest self defense pistol of all time and this is similar but the h&k had a dual ejector Incase the first one failed every round you fired had the rim of the casing chewed up they just grip it and fling it out but I also remember that after 15 rounds the trigger was so hot you had to walk away and wait for it to cool down before you could shoot again due to steel trigger but it’s awsome to see this design again it’s a interesting mechanical design

[@iCANT_BELIEVE_YOU_SAID_THAT]

Would be awesome if Walther makes a full size version of this pistol.

[@timrobinson6573]

You don't need the tool. You can use a screw driver or a pen. I've used a 22LR casing at the range one time. If you think you need the tool then you're the tool.

[@sebastionhawk5565]

THAT is one sweet gun...

[@genghischuan4886]

My son recently made a purchase on the original ccp not the M2 and he loves it. I do have a question from what I understand there was a recall because of accidental discharge when dropped do you know anything about this? honestly it fires and everything perfectly and just works great with really good accuracy.

[@Robert31352]

I have the CCP. I purchased it for a lot of reasons and yes, your review played a part of it. It is a pain in the butt to disassemble, you said so in the original review. It seems to me that if they improved the takedown, they should offer to upgrade the existing firearms and allow the customers the opportunity to send the pistol in to the factory to be updated, at the customers expense. I would never purchase a new pistol just for the convenience of the take down improvement. I purchased the firearm knowing it was a pain in the butt.