September 07, 2022, 08:05 PM
techguyWalther PDP 5” full-size question.
Have any of you folks shot this pistol? I’m wondering what you think of the muzzle flip compared to similar size pistols.
September 08, 2022, 12:41 PM
drtenb330It's a very lightweight gun and there is flip if you don't control your grip well.
I have one, and I put in a slightly heavier after-market guide rod, although I'd prefer Walther restock their tungsten guide rods which have been out of stock for months.
I also added a brass (black) rear palm swell and put on a Surefire WML to add weight.
It is a very good gun, accurate, very comfortable, love the grips. Have a holosun RDS on top, along with the upgraded trigger.
September 13, 2022, 09:34 PM
DaveSMost Walthers seem to have more recoil flip than other similar sized guns because they’re so light. If you can get back on target quickly with it you’re fine. I never liked it.
September 13, 2022, 09:37 PM
Max_VanoI shot one a while back. It had a nice trigger, but the muzzle flip was more noticeable, like all of them that I have shot. The bore axis is higher than I prefer, but they are good quality guns.
September 15, 2022, 01:16 PM
RoboVWhile I don't have the Walther PDP I do have the PPQ with a 5 inch barrel.
On my first range trip I also brought my SigPro 2009.
There seemed to be more muzzle flip with the Walther than the SigPro.
I've only been to the range a few times with it. I am impressed by the pistol, it's very accurate and reliable. The ergonomics are superb.
September 16, 2022, 11:55 AM
Ox190If you are considering a PDP, I highly recommend taking a look at the PDP Pro. The regular PDP's have great triggers, but the PDP Pro trigger is worth it just for the trigger upgrade.
September 16, 2022, 12:08 PM
The VikingWalthers, Sig 320 etc that have a high bore axis are all going to give you a good bit of muzzle flip. The Glock ( and Glock Cones ), Zev, and S&W 2.0 ( which lowered the bore axis on the Smiths) will give you less muzzle flip because of the lower bore axis. I can shoot the Sig 320 FS pretty well because it is a heavier pistol and that keeps the muzzle flip down.