PMCI - May 2016

FIREARMS: Walther PPQ
The grip on this firearm was comfortable and I was able to
get great hand placement every time I grabbed it. There was
no slipping, as the PPQ M2 seemed to be glued to my hand. I
know this also was a positive feature assisting me in improved
performance during running my coarse of fire. When the PPQ
was empty, it seemed a little front heavy with the 5” barrel,
but loaded was a perfect balance. I know the barrel length
and weight was another feature that was helping the shooting
performance. It is like they thought of everything in perfect
harmony as Walther designed this model. That little rattle was
not an issue when the gun was loaded and during the firing
of the firearm as it performed flawlessly, even running several
brands of full metal jacket ammo through it.
So how does this Walther PPQ M2 stack up against the claims
made by Walther?
• The PPQ M2 is a true breakthrough in ergonomics for selfdefense
handguns.
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• The sculpted grip meshes smoothly into the hand.
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• The trigger is the finest ever on a polymer, striker-fired
handgun.
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• The styling is elegant and trim.
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• Walther Performance Design “IS THE ART OF HARNESSING
THE LAWS OF PHYSICS INTO THE PALM OF A SHOOTER.”
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• A Walther feels better, fits better and shoots better.
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• A Walther is ergonomically engineered to be an extension
of your hand.
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• Accuracy with a handgun begins with a better understanding
of the human hand.
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• A Walther is a statement of excellence.
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• A fine handgun should be a work of sculpture.
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I truly believe the Walther PPQ M2 9mm 5” met each of the
design, engineering and performance claims made by Walther.
I also think they have figured out the weak link in firearms
shooting disciplines, the human and I think they have worked
to correct his flaws by producing a better product. Don’t get me
wrong you still have to spend the time and discipline to master
the art of the handgun. But, Walther sure makes it easier with
the PPQ M2.
Now just to add a cherry and whipped cream to the top of
an already awesome handgun! We at SMG (Swanson Media
Group) had the opportunity to get a custom trigger built just for
the Walther PPQ M2; the Apex Flat-Faced Forward Set Trigger
for the Walther PPQ by Apex Tactical Specialties.
SLAP YO MOMMA!
It is true and life just went to a new level high. There is nothing
better then shooting this combination firearm and trigger.
Wow, and for the price point a third less than what a lot of
competition shooters would pay for the same performance. The
Walther comes in around the $750 USD range and the Apex
Trigger around $130 USD. Bam!
That gives you a high performance handgun with a high
performance trigger for under a $1,000 USD. That is a steal
deal for the performance you get for your running and gunning
needs. That Apex trigger has to be one of the best on the market
today. Talk about a steel slapping machine this handgun and
trigger combination has just set the bar for the competition.
Another feature on this awesome firearm is the take down
buttons. These buttons make it a breeze to disassemble the
PPQ M2 for cleaning. No struggling to get everything just
right like some of the other manufactures designs. There is no
combination difficult to remember, just clear the handgun, pull
the trigger, slightly pull the slide to the rear, pull down on the
comfortable buttons and remove the slide.
If you would like to get more information on the Walther
PPQ M2 and the Apex trigger from Apex Tactical Specialties go
to the following links:
http://www.waltherarms.com/handguns/ppq/ppq-m2/
https://www.apextactical.com/blog/index.php/randomapex/the-flat-faced-forward-set-trigger-for-the-walther-ppq/
I hope you too get to experience the fine wine of performance
handguns, but remember, once you taste it, nothing else will
do.
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