November 17, 2012, 07:19 PM | #1 |
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Walther PPX
http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2...x-information/
It looks like an HK USPc & a PPQ had a baby and moved the mag release... The bore axis on the gun is also abnormally high. I'm sure it'll be a good seller though as Walther makes quality guns.
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November 17, 2012, 08:15 PM | #2 |
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It looks like there is a little hi-point in there as well
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November 17, 2012, 08:47 PM | #3 |
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Umarex or Carl Walther..... Hope it's not umarex
Pre tensioned DA? So does that mean no restrike capability? Well I suppose Walther making a crappy gun was bound to happen eventually. Last edited by RamItOne; November 17, 2012 at 09:00 PM. |
November 17, 2012, 09:35 PM | #4 |
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At least it has a normal mag release.
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November 17, 2012, 09:45 PM | #5 |
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Normal mag release?
Ha! The mag releases on the P99 and PPQ are great. Too bad they are trying to more "Americanize" their gun. I can't see how the push button is superior. To each their own. Do you own a walther?
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November 17, 2012, 09:58 PM | #6 |
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When I can get a drum magazine;
I'll think about it.
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I love the PPQ, P99, PPS, and PPK. I wanted to love the PPX, when I first saw the words, "new Walther pistol". Then, I saw the pictures.
Damn. Really, Walther? So ugly.
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November 18, 2012, 04:19 AM | #9 |
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Looks like the big brother of the PK380
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November 18, 2012, 07:06 AM | #10 |
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I second the hi-point comment as well. Looks hideous. Makes a Glock look like the next best runner up at the beauty pageant.
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November 18, 2012, 07:25 AM | #11 |
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It has a hammer, that's good. Walther did away with the paddle mag release and outstanding, (HK like) slide release lever... that's bad.
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I'm surprised nobody has discussed one of the more interesting aspects of the article...
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The price, along with the blocky styling, indicates that this pistol represents a new marketing direction for Walther- a pistol intended for the low-price, high-volume end of the commercial market. Also... Quote:
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November 18, 2012, 10:43 AM | #13 |
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it looks to me like the PK380 and a HI point did the dirty. aesthetics are disappointing. changing up the mag release is disappointing as well. i really like that style of release, it just makes so much sense. Carguychris brought up a good point about the MSRP. that will kinda be a low price point for a walther. i will be interested in a deeper explanation of the trigger system. walther makes good triggers right from the factory. every walther i own(save the P22) all the way back to the P1 have good triggers. the PPS trigger is great. so
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November 18, 2012, 10:57 AM | #14 |
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There is a 19 page (at this point) discussion on the PPX on the Walther Forum where almost all of the conclusions have been jumped to. Quite amusing.
http://www.waltherforums.com/forum/p...er-ppx-19.html Enjoy. |
November 18, 2012, 11:22 AM | #15 |
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No, I don't have a Walther. Being used to the 'American' mag release, I wouldn't be interested in getting one.
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November 18, 2012, 12:18 PM | #16 |
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a third for the hi point. looks like someone signed a contract somewhere
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November 18, 2012, 12:37 PM | #17 |
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+/- about the new PPX...
I'm slightly conflicted about this new Walther semi-auto.
The PPX looks a tad aggressive & not well suited for deep concealment but it does offer some great features for defense/duty uses. My good friend is considering buying a new handgun. He's a non-shooter & entry level so the PPX's DA only/hammer fired system is ideal. I'm curious to know if the pistol as a ambi-slide release(I'm left handed). The Walther MSRPs seem about right too, for a polymer frame semi-auto pistol. Any word yet when this new PPX line will be on sale or available to the US public? I'd add that I'm interested in knowing if the Walther PPXs would be covered by Smith & Wesson's lifetime service policy. That would be a selling point. Thx; ClydeFrog |
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IOW it targets the same market as the S&W SD-series, Ruger P95, and Taurus 24/7. Its similarity to the SD makes me wonder if this pistol is part of the reasoning behind cutting ties with S&W. Quote:
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Ugh. Is this a real Walther or an Umarex posing as a Walther (P22, PK380)?
They appear to have gotten rid of some of the best features of the P99/PPQ , such as the awesome striker systems and mag release. |
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I personally prefer a hammer fired gun.
That said...this thing looks like it took a long fall off the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down.
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Too bad it's so ugly, but then I prefer my guns hammer-fired anyway. Someone will love it, no doubt.... plenty of love out there for ugly guns (not naming any brand names, of course! )
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lol Im mixed on if i want it to succeed or not. A- succeeds and walther may continue to put out ugly umarex guns for the US B- gets their toes wet in the US water to find out its too cold and wont try again for a while and then there is C, where I hope they wind up. C- they realize they already make the perfect gun (P99AS) and decide to make a hammer version |
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November 18, 2012, 07:22 PM | #24 |
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that is one ugly pistol.
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In fairness, everyone thought the p99 was the height of ugliness when it came out, and lots of people thought the ppq was even worse.
Based on my own experience with Walther I'm going to withhold judgement until I actually get a chance to hold one. How a gun feels in my hand and how it shoots are far more important to me than how well it photographs.
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