Wonderfully Different Walther P5

[@GBGuns]

More things that are different: www.gbgunsdepot.com/post/why-is-different-so-hard

[@indy197905]

Petition Walther to make these again. I'd buy one for sure if they did.

[@henryc7548]

Maybe if it was double stack

[@justanothergunnerd8128]

Hell yes - sign me up!

[@Naam-iw6zp]

Such a beauty. But it did malfunction often enough for the Dutch police to stop using it...

[@traeucity6087]

This channel is morphing into the "Forgotten Weapons Channel". That's not a bad thing.

[@GBGuns]

Haha, with the slow down in the industry this year it's given me time togo back and spend extra time on the stuff I found to be unique or special

[@GBGuns]

To clarify, the industry is on fire sales wise, but no events or time to release any new products.

[@mrgunsnbeer5349]

@@GBGuns You could do a video on the best carry holster or your favorite holster for your k100. I just bought one and have no idea as to a holster for it.

[@GBGuns]

Holsters are very much a personal preference. I couldn't fathom the lie that any "best" holster video would be. For my comfort threshold, carry position, clothing and body style Crossbreed has been the best for daily carry. The one tip I have on them is that the Founder's leather is worth the upgrade.

[@harry9392]

I used to carry one as a PPW as an off duty soldier, in Northern Ireland. We were trained to cock the gun using the edge of the pocket , if needed to return fire fast, they were issued to The off duty Royal Irish Soldiers both Part time or full time who were under very heavy threat if being shot

[@lukkyreptile]

i still remember my dad carying these in the dutch police they switch to walther p99 in 2012

[@vfg4evr192]

Love classic Walthers, got an early series P88. Built like a German tank.

[@JacksonWalter735]

Always wanted one. You are so lucky.

[@vfg4evr192]

Thank You Sir! I appreciate you.

[@jasoncross3515]

I've had a couple P88's they are great pistols! Managed to hold on to one that's still new in the box, the serial number starts with "007" I have to believe it was intentional on Walther's part.

[@_baller]

We Germans built German tanks so that makes sense

[@PatOutdoorify]

Only the Dutch police used the P5, the military in that time used the Browning HP. Dutch police replaced the P5 with the Walther P99, military changed to Glock17..

[@jwc00789]

Great review! The Walther P5 is a direct descendant of the Walther P38, P1, and P4 Pistols. Note that they all eject to the left. Currently, I have three P38's, one WWII and two post war pre-P1 P38's along with a PPK/S .380 and a P99AS. Would love to add a P4 and P5 to my collection. Considering getting a PPQ.

[@justanothergunnerd8128]

That's a damn fine Walther collection sir - much respect. I gotta beef up mine - so many amazing Walthers to love and drool upon... I love my my P99 - fantastic pistol.

[@justanothergunnerd8128]

@jamesrkarolchyk1440 I didn't know that - great info nugget - thank you.

[@kopfschuttler7766]

As an officer, I carry a P99 on my belt when I am on duty. But as a private person I own a P5. I love my P5. It looks sooooo nice. A Beauty!

[@XtraLarsson]

Nice. I carry the P99 nowadays aswell. Used to carry the P5 on my duty belt.

[@justanothergunnerd8128]

The aesthetics of the P5 are just absolutely incredible - I'm in love with it's looks... Are you an officer in Germany? When I was in Deutschland (2017 Köln and München) I saw several police officers with P99 pistols. It was awesome to see police carrying it - I love the design and I own one here in the USA - but police here unfortunately don't carry them much.

[@alexvaneijk973]

I had that gun during my police days in amsterdam. Bit heavy but accurate. Especially in single action it is easy. Double action is rather heavy on the trigger exposing any flaws in shooting technique. We used the action 3 rounds. A hollowpoint with a green plastic tip. In the round is a small hole that via the gas of the explosion lets the green tip front run the bullit. The green tip was to prefect feeding mall functions. For working on the street it has some nice safety features. The heavy double action helps to prevent accidental discharges. The fall safety is the same. And if the barrel gets pushed in it will not fire. And another bonus is that if you run out of ammo its heavy enough you could trow it at a suspect and still win the fight 😁

[@justanothergunnerd8128]

Great and beautiful city your Amsterdam - been there twice - I love it!

[@qwertiesSC2]

Mr Baates I just want to say I really appreciate this video series you have. You've introduced lots of cool looking and less well known guns, which helps me a lot in finding my next projects as a 3D weapons artist. Keep up the good work.

[@mr.wiggles7535]

Man, we need innovation in the firearms world. Not a bunch of glock replications.

[@davidsawyer6003]

So many people can't accept change and dismiss innovation without giving it a chance.

[@nigel900]

The P5 may in fact be the best gun Walther ever made. As to the Glock issue, you can’t beat it, so copy it.

[@justanothergunnerd8128]

@@nigel900 Nigel, I never considered that the P5 was Walther's best pistol... That's a seriously interesting perspective. I'm going to be thinking about this for days now...

[@justanothergunnerd8128]

Forgot to mention - I think you're right!

[@nigel900]

@@justanothergunnerd8128 Just a matter of opinion…

[@wordman3624]

I love the look of the P5. It manages to look futuristic yet timeless at the same time.

[@nigel900]

I’ve had one for 29 years. Best pointing gun I’ve ever had.

[@justanothergunnerd8128]

The aesthetics are just awesome. It's like a PPK and smooth looking, yet more rugged and bold - I love it!

[@robertault5730]

I love this series keep doing it great job

[@bev8200]

if these came back they would sell out in a heart beat

[@PolishX]

Walther made some great pieces like that and the P88 and even the P1 (P38 was great). As an H&K P7M8 owner I can say I dig strange guns

[@milkapeismilky5464]

The P7 and P5 sit at the same table at lunch! I'm envious of your P7M8, a truly unique and gorgeous pistol, yet completely valid for self defense. H&K outdid themselves. I would trade a kidney for a P7K3.

[@justanothergunnerd8128]

@@milkapeismilky5464 Dude I didn't know the P7K3 existed until I read your comment! Mind blown... That's so cool - thank you for posting. I don't need two kidneys either... ha ha. The two go together so well and are amazing - the P7M8 and P5... Very cool, refined shooters.

[@MDpolo]

Now that’s a very cool pistol! Thank you for sharing.

[@jeremysiegel10]

Love my P5

[@davidsawyer6003]

Walther has had a lot of good innovations throughout their history. I would like to see a modernized version of this gun.

[@jasoncross3515]

I recall lusting after a P5 almost twenty five years ago just for the cool factor (I still have the Shooting Times 9mm comparative article), when it was all said and done I lucked into an almost as unobtainable P88. Good luck finding a holster! ;-) Hard to believe my little Ruger LC9S has the same round capacity as the Walther. The P5 is still the the truck gun for air cooled Porsche owners!

[@sandygrungerson1177]

" the truck gun for air cooled Porsche owners" nice....

[@elcurandero44]

,,,that's why you keep me as a subscriber---you show different, not mainstream run of the mill pistols...by the way that "conveyer belt" from Propper is still kicking ass...lol. Hope you make more accessory videos. Saludos de Tejas...

[@sgtmajtrapp3391]

I carried a P-5 9mm as an investigator and found it to ge very accurate and 100% reliable. This is an outstanding defense pistol, a good friend wanted it so sold the gun to him, Milt Sparks IWB and mag carrier. That was decades ago, now looking for one, lament its passing. Excellent weapon, highly endorsed if you can find one. Thanks, saw your channel and reviews of the P5 had to subscribe.

[@GBGuns]

Welcome to the channel!

[@taffdavies35]

Carried one on operations in Northern Ireland with the British Army.

[@Call_Me_Dragon]

Odd ball is right. Had a PPK years ago wish I still had it. Thanks for sharing

[@DanTheWolfman]

Very cool....seems very natural pointet like P7 as well

[@jmmartin7766]

Im a Walther fan, defnitely. In fact, my edc is a PPS M2. And, one day maybe, I'll own one of these... That said, for now Graham, I am perfectly comfortable enjoying it vicariously through you... Thanks for the video! Edited to say: BTW, you looked JUST like Connery in "Never Say Never Again" when you were firing that P5! (Sorta...)🖒😎

[@nguyen4566]

Bought one a few years ago. I think I payed under $500. I see them for sale in the thousands now. So glad I picked it up without a second thought. It’s a very well engineered gun.

[@CzechoslovakGunStories]

This is probably one of the best looking pistols of all time.... what a shame Walther does not offer these in a little more modern configuration... everyone still loves P226 or CZ75s, why not this? :)

[@Laotzu.Goldbug]

Agreed. Updated a little, G10 grips, maybe a stainless version, replaceable night sights. That would be a nice little carry piece. Perhaps not the most optimized Tactical handgun, but more than enough for most needs.

[@GBGuns]

I think they would be cost prohibitive. A lot more goes into making one of these than you average plastic striker gun

[@idid1866]

What a sweet pistol...love that dual action, slide & decocker!

[@hillshepherd9444]

The SCCY: DBG bust out the norms. Offering all the P3 65 has, the hellcat because it’s made in USA 10+1 flat trigger, striker fired now and it’s half the price of the Sigg and the Springfield.

[@dennisvanslingerland2258]

Mooi wapen! Typisch Duitse kwaliteit!!❤

[@JohnnyYeTaecanUktena]

Funny thing about the left side ejection port is that it would be better for right handed shooters as it is already in their right hand so they can just turn it to the side and rack the slide to clear the jam with the help of gravity

[@justanothergunnerd8128]

great video - thanks!

[@justanothergunnerd8128]

Hey - you liked my response a few months ago. Very cool. This is the best video on the internet regarding the P5 I've found so far. Stay cool brother.

[@GBGuns]

Thank you. This was just a short revisit, I have a deeper dive tabletop and a range video if you're interested.

[@justanothergunnerd8128]

@@GBGuns I'll check it out, brother. I've been drooling on them on gunbroker lately. I love weird Walther pistols.

[@nastymkfan]

I hope this gets remade like how the Berretta Cheetah was remade and also become CA compliant!

[@HipsterTactical]

Love the way the P5 handles. I'd say it's Sig-like... but with more of a Beretta 92's shooting characteristics. Now I need to find a P88 that's not a fortune...

[@injuredoutdoorsman9011]

Huge Walther fan, I’ve always wanted a P5 Compact with the American style magazine release and wood grips. Fun fact, it was in the Bourne Identity in the agencies field box

[@jmcasas17]

First used by James Bond in Octopussy and Never Say Never Again.

[@brfdclement]

I can add it was the standard service pistol of the Dutch police from the 70s untill 2012 when it was replaced by the Walther P99

[@jmcasas17]

Used by James Bond in Octopussy and Never Say Never Again.

[@GunCollector007]

Fantastic video! Thanks

[@daan9212]

Nice video!

[@amo757]

Very cool.

[@simplypaul69]

GB Guns ik you love Walthers and so do I but pleaseeeee do a Walther PP Super 9x18 Ultra, it’s a rare weapon to find but you can shoot .380 through it!

[@jimhovater8755]

European guns shoot POA= POI. A traditional 6 o'clock hold will have rounds impacting at 6 o'clock.

[@brabo73]

The Dutch army never used the P5, they used the Hipower. The P5 was used by the Dutch police for about 30 years.

[@SuperFriday]

That's the gun Mac Gerdhardt used to catch Mongoose on The Unit

[@marssmeets9827]

Not Dutch military,its Dutch police..

[@rdb8509]

Long lost brother of Tim from MAC? You decide.

[@blackbart8451]

Very interesting pistol! I sure would love to have one in my safe! Thanks GBguns for another awesome video, and history lesson! Oh question! Who did you mug to get rounds for it? Lol ammo becoming very rare, probably close to the endangered species list! Becoming worth its weight in gold too! Lol

[@whocares2252]

I bought mine from Souther Ohio Gun suppliers when I worked at a gun store in Miami in 2005. It was an ex W. German police pistol and came with 2 mags, one leather single mag holder with snap and the original police holster with a double snap flap over gun which swiveled so the holstered gun would be down while standing and swivel back when sitting in police car. It was.overall in used but almost unfired condition. Loved it so, so much and carried only sometimes believing if something would occur, ( self defence) It would be taken from me for investigation and never seen again. I lost it anyway when arrested in 2011 and useless ex girlfriend and her despicable family took it and many others from my collection and possibly sold them for next to nothing. Some people deserve every bit of bad that ever happens to them, because bad people deserve only bad things.

[@UclaChris1]

My dad had this gun. Not even in circulation anymore. I heard this is pretty expensive now

[@brandonberst]

Just found out that James trivette the character in walker texas ranger carried this as his side arm.

[@disender]

Dutch military didn’t use this gun. Dutch law enforcement did. Now they use the P99.

[@ronaldalves4990]

It’s not an ex Dutch military pistol It’s an ex Dutch police pistol. It replaced by the Walther p99 qa. The Dutch military had the browning hipower that’s replaced by the Glock 17

[@napoleonnavarro2869]

got mine in 1989, lucky it was offered half the price, then…

[@scoth2455]

This gun made an appearance in the 2022 video game Last of Us Part 1.

[@iCANT_BELIEVE_YOU_SAID_THAT]

The 1911 help fight four World Wars, The P5 helps you get laid why extracting infomation on whether the Soviets leave the toilet seat up.

[@johnhoffman5844]

P5, p6, & p7

[@paulbaldadig4071]

We used this pistol when I was in the Dutch Police. 20 years ago. Terrible to shoot with.

[@GBGuns]

What was terrible about yours? This one's great.

[@paulbaldadig4071]

@@GBGuns I have big hands, so it didn't lay good in my hands. And besides that....Within 50 meters the distance could be effective, but as soon as the target was even a little further, it was a disaster. The magazines, with 8 bullets, were very small. So you had to reload a lot during exercises on the shooting range . I once shot a Glock 17, was way better gun.

[@brianwinters5434]

I had a p5 in the 80s. I sold it when someone offered me stupid money for it.

[@UclaChris1]

How much haha

[@robertramesy2759]

Not a James bond gun I watched every bond flim they made so far and I not seen the walter p5 any of them bond had the ppk or pp

[@GBGuns]

I guess you missed Octopussy

[@michaelblanco2668]

Isn't the operating system pretty much a walther p38?

[@GBGuns]

Yes

[@deanranged3762]

Basically a P38 with the barrel cut off