Walther PDP Full Size & Compact Review

Published on July 27, 2021
Duration: 19:08

This review focuses on the Walther PDP's durability and optics mounting system, as demonstrated by Mrgunsngear. The video highlights the pistol's modularity, improved grip texture, and the Performance Duty Trigger. A key test involves simulating one-handed manipulations by striking the mounted optic against a table to assess the mounting system's resilience, which held zero despite the lack of traditional recoil lugs. The review also touches on magazine compatibility and aftermarket sight options.

Quick Summary

The Walther PDP pistol features a robust optics mounting system that maintained zero and screw tightness even after repeated stress tests simulating one-handed manipulations. Its Performance Duty Trigger offers a crisp break and tactile reset, and the firearm demonstrated 100% reliability over 1,000 rounds with various hollow-point ammunition.

Chapters

  1. 00:38Introduction & PPQ Comparison
  2. 01:28Magazine Capacity & Compatibility
  3. 02:40Grip Texture & Ergonomics
  4. 05:16Performance Duty Trigger
  5. 06:21Slide Features & Sight Compatibility
  6. 07:50Optics Mounting System
  7. 10:24Durability & Stress Test
  8. 12:30Disassembly & Modularity
  9. 15:09Reliability & Final Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Walther PDP pistol?

The Walther PDP features an upgraded grip texture, the Performance Duty Trigger with a tactile reset, and is optics-ready. It offers modularity, allowing slide and frame swaps, and is compatible with Glock aftermarket sights. Reliability over 1000 rounds was 100%.

How durable is the Walther PDP's optics mounting system?

The PDP's optics mounting system, which relies on screw tension rather than traditional recoil lugs, proved durable in testing. It maintained zero and remained tight even after the optic was repeatedly struck against a hard surface to simulate one-handed manipulations.

What is the difference between the Walther PDP Compact and Full Size models?

The PDP Compact typically holds 15 rounds of 9mm ammunition, while the Full Size model holds 18 rounds. Importantly, full-size magazines are compatible with the compact frame, offering flexibility.

What ammunition was used to test the Walther PDP's reliability?

The Walther PDP was tested with over 1,000 rounds of various hollow-point ammunition, specifically mentioning Gold Dot and HST, demonstrating 100% reliability throughout the testing period.

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