Walther PPQ M2 NAVY 9mm

Published on March 2, 2016
Duration: 26:50

The Walther PPQ M2 Navy 9mm is a striker-fired pistol praised for its crisp, light trigger with a short reset, a significant departure from traditional striker-fired designs. It features a Tenifer finish, a threaded barrel for suppressor use, and interchangeable backstraps for ergonomics. While generally reliable and accurate, a broken slide stop lever was encountered on a used model, highlighting that even quality firearms can have part failures.

Quick Summary

The Walther PPQ M2 Navy 9mm is praised for its pre-loaded striker system, offering a light, crisp trigger with a short reset. The Navy model includes a 1/2x28 threaded barrel for suppressor use and performed reliably with subsonic rounds. Its main drawback is the plastic factory sights, recommended for an upgrade.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Initial Shooting
  2. 01:50Key Features & Suppressor Compatibility
  3. 03:20Trigger Mechanism & Striker Design
  4. 05:04Magazines & Accessories
  5. 06:33Sights & Field Stripping
  6. 10:18Caliber Options & Reliability Issues
  7. 14:26Suppressed Shooting Performance

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Walther PPQ M2 Navy's trigger unique?

The PPQ M2 features a pre-loaded striker mechanism. Unlike some striker-fired pistols where the trigger partially cocks the striker, the PPQ's striker is fully cocked when the slide cycles, resulting in a very light, crisp trigger pull with a short reset.

Is the Walther PPQ M2 Navy suitable for use with suppressors?

Yes, the 'Navy' variant specifically comes with a 1/2x28 threaded barrel, making it ready for suppressor attachment. It demonstrated excellent reliability cycling subsonic rounds when tested with a Liberty Mystic X suppressor.

What are the main criticisms of the Walther PPQ M2 Navy?

The primary criticism mentioned is the use of plastic factory sights, which are considered less robust for a duty-grade firearm. An upgrade to metal night sights is recommended for improved durability and performance.

What reliability issues were observed with the Walther PPQ M2 Navy?

During testing, the slide failed to lock back on the last round due to a broken slide stop lever. The reviewer noted this occurred on a used pistol and that such part failures can happen even with quality manufacturers.

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