New Walther PPQ M2: Unboxing and first look

Published on July 23, 2013
Duration: 19:17

This video provides an unboxing and first look at the new Walther PPQ M2 pistol, released in 2013. The presenter details the included accessories, such as extra magazines, a magazine loader, and interchangeable backstraps. Key features discussed include the pistol's 5.6-pound trigger, 15-round capacity, 4-inch barrel, and the redesigned ambidextrous slide lock and frame-mounted magazine release button. The presenter highlights the PPQ's reputation for having one of the best triggers in production polymer-framed striker-fired handguns.

Quick Summary

The Walther PPQ M2, released in 2013, is a 9mm striker-fired pistol featuring a 4-inch barrel and a highly regarded 5.6-pound trigger pull. It comes with two 15-round magazines, interchangeable backstraps, and a redesigned, reversible frame-mounted magazine release button. The pistol's slide and barrel are Tenifer coated steel, contributing to its 1.5-pound empty weight.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Music
  2. 00:58Acquiring the Walther PPQ M2
  3. 01:41Unboxing the Pistol
  4. 01:53Included Accessories: Magazines & Loader
  5. 02:46Included Accessories: Backstraps
  6. 03:33Included Accessories: Owner's Manual
  7. 04:00Included Accessories: Lock & Warranty Card
  8. 04:33Included Accessories: Factory Test Fire Target
  9. 05:52Summary of Included Items
  10. 06:12Overall Specifications
  11. 06:15Caliber and Barrel Length
  12. 06:23Trigger Weight
  13. 06:39Magazine Capacity
  14. 06:50Dimensions: Length, Height, Width
  15. 07:50Weight
  16. 08:02Frame and Slide Material
  17. 08:46Key Features: Magazine Release
  18. 09:58Redesigned Magazine Release Button
  19. 10:29Reversible Magazine Release
  20. 11:00Sights
  21. 12:13Slide Serrations (Glare Reduction)
  22. 12:24Cocking Serrations (Front & Rear)
  23. 13:21Chamber Loaded Indicator (Discussion)
  24. 13:59Accessory Rail
  25. 14:15The Trigger System
  26. 14:47Striker Status (Cocked)
  27. 15:17Unloaded Firearm Check
  28. 15:44100% Cocked Action
  29. 16:03Trigger Pull Mechanics (SAO)
  30. 16:56Trigger Pull Weight & Feel
  31. 17:13Trigger Reset
  32. 18:18Outro & Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the Walther PPQ M2?

The Walther PPQ M2, released in 2013, features a 4-inch barrel, a 5.6-pound trigger pull, and a 15-round magazine capacity. It has an overall length of 7.1 inches, a height of 5.3 inches, and a width of 1.3 inches, weighing 1.5 pounds empty. The slide and barrel are Tenifer coated steel.

How does the Walther PPQ M2's magazine release differ from previous models?

The Walther PPQ M2 features a redesigned, conventional frame-mounted button magazine release, a departure from the trigger guard lever on the first-generation PPQ. This button is large, easy to depress, offers positive ejection, and is reversible for left-handed shooters.

What makes the Walther PPQ M2 trigger notable?

The Walther PPQ M2 is renowned for its trigger. It's a 5.6-pound pull that feels lighter and is exceptionally smooth. The trigger reset is short, audible, and provides tactile feedback, contributing to its reputation as one of the best triggers on production polymer-framed striker-fired handguns.

What accessories come with the Walther PPQ M2?

The Walther PPQ M2 typically includes two 15-round magazines, a magazine loader, interchangeable backstraps for grip customization, an owner's manual, a gun lock, a warranty registration card, and a factory test-fire target.

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