Walther pdp pro or other options.

[Fa24wrx]

I'm looking at adding to my gun collection. Ive got a SW 686 plus deluxe and SW Shield Plus.


Now I'm wanting a full size or just bigger gun than these other two. Mostly for target shooting but I'd also be carrying it, though less often than the shield plus, due to size.

Does anybody have experience with the Walther PDP pro? Or anything similar they'd recommend? Must be optics ready, 9mm, reliable, great trigger, and a great shooting gun.

 

[burbguy82]

I'm looking at adding to my gun collection. Ive got a SW 686 plus deluxe and SW Shield Plus.


Now I'm wanting a full size or just bigger gun than these other two. Mostly for target shooting but I'd also be carrying it, though less often than the shield plus, due to size.

Does anybody have experience with the Walther PDP pro? Or anything similar they'd recommend? Must be optics ready, 9mm, reliable, great trigger, and a great shooting gun.

Budget?

While it does not fit the Optic ready category, I always recommend the HK USP. They have them in 9mm. It can be done, but not from the factory I dont think. They are IMO the best made pistols in the world. It will shoot any kind of 9mm you can stuff into it, reliably, forever. And they are cool. Not many these days have them. I have 2.

That being said, I would recommend the VP9 or SA Echelon, optic ready version as the lowest cost versions. I have shot both, and they are slick. Glocks are excellent guns, but not cool. They work well, but are ugly and boring.

"Midrange" cost, the SA Prodigy is a slick as glass gun, with all of the features you stated. Stupid nice shooting gun.

High range, to really high range, Taran Tactical has some really crazy guns, but way out of what I would pay for a bullet slinger.

 

[Fa24wrx]

Budget?

Whoops, around $1000 would be ideal. The Walthers ove seen come in around $949-$999 msrp, but local dealers can get them slightly less.

 

[burbguy82]

Whoops, around $1000 would be ideal. The Walthers ove seen come in around $949-$999 msrp, but local dealers can get them slightly less.

see my edit.

 

[Fa24wrx]

Budget?

While it does not fit the Optic ready category, I always recommend the HK USP. They have them in 9mm. It can be done, but not from the factory I dont think. They are IMO the best made pistols in the world. It will shoot any kind of 9mm you can stuff into it, reliably, forever. And they are cool. Not many these days have them. I have 2.

That being said, I would recommend the VP9 or SA Echelon, optic ready version as the lowest cost versions. I have shot both, and they are slick. Glocks are excellent guns, but not cool. They work well, but are ugly and boring.

"Midrange" cost, the SA Prodigy is a slick as glass gun, with all of the features you stated. Stupid nice shooting gun.

High range, to really high range, Taran Tactical has some really crazy guns, but way out of what I would pay for a bullet slinger.

I'll check them out! Thank you.

 

[Inspecktor]

A full size M&P would fit the bill. I have a 2.0 full size that is one of the most comfortable in my hand. It is accurate, and being in the family would be familiar in operation. I am planning on getting a Shield Plus this summer.

 

[Rust_Belt_Pete]

I'm looking at adding to my gun collection. Ive got a SW 686 plus deluxe and SW Shield Plus.


Now I'm wanting a full size or just bigger gun than these other two. Mostly for target shooting but I'd also be carrying it, though less often than the shield plus, due to size.

Does anybody have experience with the Walther PDP pro? Or anything similar they'd recommend? Must be optics ready, 9mm, reliable, great trigger, and a great shooting gun.

Pdp and vp9 are always being compared.

 

[Rand]

I'm a Fan of the Echelon but I have no experience with the others mentioned.

 

[Fa24wrx]

A full size M&P would fit the bill. I have a 2.0 full size that is one of the most comfortable in my hand. It is accurate, and being in the family would be familiar in operation. I am planning on getting a Shield Plus this summer.

Im considering the metal full size M&P 2.0

 

[ATex7239]

IMO if it is going to work its way into the carry rotation then going with the full size M&P 2.0 makes sense. Maintaining as much consistency as possible across carry guns is a good idea.

 

[burbguy82]

Im considering the metal full size M&P 2.0

It may sound crazy to some, but IMO polymer is better than steel, in some applications, such as pistol frames. It of course depends on design. The metal 2.0 looks cool, but i see no advantage other than the cool factor. They do melt in your hands though, the M&P.

 

[Pew]

Sig P320 x-five legion. But tbh I haven't shot many pistols.

 

[Bottom_Feeder]

Do you want to spend $1k or is that the max?

Canik makes some nice pistols that fit all of your requirements and can be had for half that.

 

[wavinwayne]

I've never shot one, but I've held the H&K VP9, and I was in love. Sadly, my domestic purchasing manager nixed the idea. Said my Glock was "good enough". Pfft!

 

[dubber09]

If I'm not mistaken Hwansik shoots or at least did PDP pro, check out his reviews
https://www.waltherforums.com/threads/hwansik-kim-on-the-pdp-steel-frame.132085/
Keep in mind he's sponsored by Walther, he used to shoot CZ.

 

[ensoniqman]

If you're going 9mm, the Beretta APX is a good deal now. Optics ready.

Sportsmans Superstore has is for $219 after rebate. Can't beat that:
https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsupers...-compact-9mm-optic-ready-striker-fired-pistol

 

[Fa24wrx]

If you're going 9mm, the Beretta APX is a good deal now. Optics ready.

Sportsmans Superstore has is for $219 after rebate. Can't beat that:
https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsupers...-compact-9mm-optic-ready-striker-fired-pistol

I did see that. I think I'm going to stick with the Walther but I still need to get my hands on one

 

[ensoniqman]

I did see that. I think I'm going to stick with the Walther but I still need to get my hands on one

Be sure to check ammo brands for reviews of the Walther. They can be picky on the type you use...

 

[Fa24wrx]

Be sure to check ammo brands for reviews of the Walther. They can be picky on the type you use...

Yea i noticed the Walther website says to avoid some brands of 115 grain ammo

 

[Fa24wrx]

It's between the Walther and a full size SW M&P performance center