Walther PPQ Q5 Steel Frame Match 1000 Round Review

Published on February 18, 2019
Duration: 16:26

The Walther PPQ Q5 Steel Frame Match is a 9mm competition pistol weighing 42 ounces with a 5-inch barrel. It offers excellent accuracy and reduced muzzle flip due to its weight, making it suitable for USPSA, Steel Challenge, and home defense. While its striker-fired trigger is good, it's compared to the CZ Shadow 2's superior single-action pull. Reliability was 100% over 1000 rounds until extreme cold (-10 degrees) and limp-wristing caused malfunctions.

Quick Summary

The Walther PPQ Q5 Steel Frame Match is a 9mm competition pistol weighing 42 oz with a 5-inch barrel, offering excellent accuracy and reduced muzzle flip. It maintained 100% reliability over 1000 rounds, though extreme cold and limp-wristing caused issues. Its striker-fired trigger is good but less crisp than competitors like the CZ Shadow 2.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Specs
  2. 01:18Intended Use & Features
  3. 01:43Aesthetics and Price
  4. 03:14Optics and Sights
  5. 04:20Reliability and 1000 Round Test
  6. 06:31Accuracy and Trigger Comparison
  7. 08:13Recoil and Ergonomics
  8. 10:45Controls and Final Critique

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the Walther PPQ Q5 Steel Frame Match?

The Walther PPQ Q5 Steel Frame Match features a 5-inch barrel, a 15-round 9mm capacity, stands 5.4 inches tall, and weighs 42 ounces. It includes a full-length dust cover with a Picatinny rail and Tenifer coating.

How reliable is the Walther PPQ Q5 Steel Frame Match after 1000 rounds?

The pistol demonstrated 100% reliability through the first 900 rounds. Malfunctions occurred only in extreme cold (-10 degrees) when combined with limp-wristing, indicating a need for a firm grip in harsh conditions.

How does the Walther PPQ Q5 Steel Frame Match compare to the CZ Shadow 2?

The PPQ Q5 SF is highly accurate with reduced muzzle flip due to its weight. However, the CZ Shadow 2 is noted for having a shorter, crisper single-action trigger pull compared to the PPQ's 5.5lb striker-fired trigger.

What are the main criticisms of the Walther PPQ Q5 Steel Frame Match?

Criticisms include the lack of co-witness sights when using optics, a 15-round capacity limit for its size, and a trigger that, while good, could be improved with aftermarket options like an Apex flat-face trigger for its price.

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