What Classification - Walther PPQ

[Dr.J]

I'm brand new to IDPA competition. Does the Walther PPQ meet the requirements for the SSP category? If not, why not, and what class does it fit into? Thanks

Tom

[Jim Watson]

I am pretty sure the PPQ is sufficiently Glockish to fall in SSP.

Production time and numbers may not meet requirements yet, but that would not be checked at any match I have ever shot.

[Strick]

I am pretty sure the PPQ is sufficiently Glockish to fall in SSP.

You would think but based on IDPA's ruling on the XD/XDm I would say this is ESP only.

From the "specs" listed on the Walther site....

100% Pre-Cocked Striker

[hkguy]

Per rule book, pg 19 Stock Service Pistol - SSP

B. Be double action, double action only, or safe action (when

the trigger is pulled, the hammer/striker is cocked and then

released).

C. Be 9mm (9x19) or larger caliber.

D. Have a maximum unloaded weight of 39oz., including an

empty magazine. (Will be effective January 25, 2006)

E. Have a minimum annual production of 2000 units;

(discontinued models must have had a total production of

20,000 units).

Straight from the rule book, pg 21 Enhanced Service Pistol ESP

Pistols approved for SSP may also be used in ESP and CDP

depending upon caliber, even if the pistol in question has a fulllength

dust cover. However, should the pistol in question have a

modification that removes it from SSP, it must meet all other

division criteria for ESP or CDP, again depending upon caliber.

Edited February 7, 2012 by hkguy

[Strick]

Per rule book, pg 19 Stock Service Pistol - SSP

B. Be double action, double action only, or safe action (when

the trigger is pulled, the hammer/striker is cocked and then

released).

The bold and underlined part is that problem. Just like the XD/XDm the company making it says that the striker is 100% cocked.

[Dr.J]

Thanks very much for your responses. I appreciate your comments.