Walther PPQ M2 Reliability Test: Gauntlet FAIL?

Published on May 26, 2017
Duration: 12:15

Honest Outlaw conducts a rigorous 'gauntlet challenge' reliability test on the Walther PPQ M2, simulating extreme conditions with water, sand, dirt, and mud over two consecutive rounds. The PPQ M2 demonstrates impressive reliability, with only minor cycling issues attributed to shooter grip in the sand test and a single failure to cycle in the final, heavily soiled round. The reviewer concludes it's one of the most reliable firearms he has tested.

Quick Summary

The Walther PPQ M2 underwent a rigorous gauntlet reliability test involving water, sand, dirt, and mud. It performed exceptionally well, with only minor issues attributed to shooter error and one failure to cycle in the final, heavily soiled round, leading the reviewer to deem it highly reliable.

Chapters

  1. 00:09Introduction & Test Overview
  2. 00:44Ammunition Selection
  3. 01:12Test Methodology
  4. 01:46Water Test - Round 1
  5. 02:34Sand Test - Round 1
  6. 03:14Magazine Reloading Under Duress
  7. 04:24Dirt Test - Round 1
  8. 05:00Mud Test - Round 1
  9. 05:50Preparing for Second Gauntlet
  10. 07:09Water Test - Round 2
  11. 07:22Sand Test - Round 2
  12. 09:00Dirt Test - Round 2
  13. 09:28Mud/Dirt/Sand Test - Round 2
  14. 10:42Conclusion & Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Walther PPQ M2 perform in the Honest Outlaw gauntlet reliability test?

The Walther PPQ M2 demonstrated exceptional reliability, successfully cycling through multiple rounds of water, sand, dirt, and mud. It only experienced a minor issue with slide lock in the sand test (attributed to shooter error) and one failure to cycle in the final, heavily soiled round.

What conditions were simulated in the Walther PPQ M2 gauntlet test?

The test simulated extreme conditions by submerging the pistol in water, burying it in sand, covering it in dirt, and immersing it in thick mud. These tests were conducted over two consecutive rounds to push the firearm's limits.

What ammunition was used for the Walther PPQ M2 reliability test?

The test utilized American Eagle 124 grain ammunition. This choice was made because it is NATO spec and widely popular, ensuring sufficient power to cycle the firearm and eliminate ammunition as an excuse for potential failures.

Did the Walther PPQ M2 fail during the gauntlet test?

The Walther PPQ M2 performed remarkably well. It only had one instance of failing to cycle in the final, extremely dirty mud/dirt/sand test of the second round. After a manual re-rack, it fired the remaining rounds successfully.

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