Walther PPQ 45 vs Glock 21 Gen 4 (HD)

Published on May 13, 2016
Duration: 10:45

This comprehensive review compares the Walther PPQ 45 and the Glock 21 Gen 4 in .45 ACP. The Walther PPQ 45 is praised for its superior ergonomics and exceptional trigger, while the Glock 21 Gen 4 offers higher magazine capacity and easier-to-find magazines. Both are deemed excellent .45 ACP options, with the choice depending on individual priorities for comfort, trigger feel, and magazine availability.

Quick Summary

The Walther PPQ 45 is lauded for its exceptional ergonomics and a smooth, crisp trigger pull estimated at 3.7-3.8 lbs. In contrast, the Glock 21 Gen 4 offers a higher magazine capacity of 13 rounds and more readily available magazines, with reported easier recoil control.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Video Introduction & Overview
  2. 00:34Glock 21 Gen 4 Overview
  3. 00:58Walther PPQ 45 Ergonomics & Trigger
  4. 01:23Shooting the Walther PPQ 45
  5. 02:14Glock 21 Gen 4 Shooting Session
  6. 03:29Glock Trigger Analysis
  7. 04:22Walther PPQ Trigger Pull Details
  8. 06:51Capacity & Magazine Availability
  9. 07:31Shooting the Glock 21
  10. 09:42Glock 21 vs Glock 30 Comparison
  11. 10:22Final Thoughts & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key differences between the Walther PPQ 45 and the Glock 21 Gen 4?

The Walther PPQ 45 offers superior ergonomics and a much better trigger, estimated at 3.7-3.8 lbs. The Glock 21 Gen 4 has a higher capacity (13 rounds vs 12) and its magazines are far more common and easier to find.

How does the trigger quality compare between the Walther PPQ 45 and Glock 21 Gen 4?

The Walther PPQ 45's trigger is described as unbelievable, smooth, and having a crisp reset. The Glock 21 Gen 4's trigger is noted as gritty, with creep before a wall, and can lead to the pistol dipping if pulled too hard.

Which .45 ACP handgun offers better recoil control, the Walther PPQ 45 or Glock 21 Gen 4?

The Glock 21 Gen 4 is reported to have easier recoil control with less muzzle flip compared to the Walther PPQ 45, making it more manageable for some shooters.

What are the magazine capacities for the Walther PPQ 45 and Glock 21 Gen 4?

The Walther PPQ 45 holds 12 rounds of .45 ACP ammunition. The Glock 21 Gen 4, being a double-stack pistol, holds 13 rounds of .45 ACP ammunition.

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