EngineerEli Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) I just came across this while browsing on KYGUNCO, and it looks SWEET!!! I can find next to no info about it yet, but looking at the photo I see some pretty sweet features. I was thinking this deserved some conversation here, and maybe someone has more info than I was able to find, that they would be able to share with us. http://www.kygunco.com/walther-q5-match-9mm-pistol-5in-black-151-ergonomic-walther-grip-112943 Edit: Found a few details - http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2015/12/15/walther-ppq-q5-match-pistol/ Edited January 8, 2016 by EngineerEli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandflea Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Nice find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineerEli Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 Apparently not a lot of additional info out there right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRick Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 WOW just realized it has a spot for optics. Saw one at the LGS yesterday but didn't pay much attention to it. Will have to go and look at it tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Interesting; Yet another gun manufacturer jumps on the Production Optics bandwagon.... So now we have S&W, Glock, Sig Sauer, FNS, Walther... I wonder if Springfield Armory will come out with a model too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRick Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Springfield got their 5.25 Competition model already. Miss mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGus Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I like seeing firearm manufacturers cater to the shooting sports. More choices, more options. I only see it as a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3djedi Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 That looks really nice. I hope it doesn't have a ported barrel. You'd be stuck in OPEN until you found a non-ported barrel.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polymerfeelsweirdman Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) This versus the tp9 sfx would be a tough call Especially since they're basically the same pistol hahaha Edited January 14, 2016 by polymerfeelsweirdman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineerEli Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 This versus the tp9 sfx would be a tough call Especially since they're basically the same pistol hahaha I was thinking the same thing. Cant wait till someone gets their hands on both and does a comparison review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterthefish Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 That looks really nice. I hope it doesn't have a ported barrel. You'd be stuck in OPEN until you found a non-ported barrel.... No ports in the barrel - those are the same lightening slots the PPQ 5" uses. There are rumors it will come from the factory with the Apex trigger. If so this could become the CO unicorn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaunk Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 So that's pretty cool. I already really like my PPQ M2 so this may be a good transition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcs Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Looks like a removable optic plate also... somebody is thinking out-of-box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaHaderach Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Great find! I really like my 4inch PPQ and would definitely be interested in this for Carry Optics and 3 gun. Still a concern for how hard it is to find holsters let alone other aftermarket support currently for what they have already, which might impact purchasing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaHaderach Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Did any one happen to see anything else about this as part of Shot 2016 coverage? I couldn't and Walther doesn't have anything official that I could find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I heard quite a few people talking about the Canik 5" match gun, but not one word on the Walther. I would have checked it out otherwise. The Canik was pretty cool though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerko Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I had my dealer call , but none in stock. He put one on back order for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterthefish Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 The lack of info on this gun is ridiculous. Walther actually had a press conference slot at SHOT and still nothing. A PPQ setup for slide mounted optics and with a factory apex trigger would be sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underlug Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 The lack of info on this gun is ridiculous. Walther actually had a press conference slot at SHOT and still nothing. A PPQ setup for slide mounted optics and with a factory apex trigger would be sweet. I contacted Apex. They had nothing to say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterthefish Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 The lack of info on this gun is ridiculous. Walther actually had a press conference slot at SHOT and still nothing. A PPQ setup for slide mounted optics and with a factory apex trigger would be sweet.I contacted Apex. They had nothing to say I'd settle for a press release from Walther. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZGunut Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Unfortunately Walther and Grand Power with likely never make a dent in any significant numbers in our sport, so it's unlikely to see much support beyond factory and fringe manufacturing. I do applaud them for thinking outside the box though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundevil827 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Unfortunately Walther and Grand Power with likely never make a dent in any significant numbers in our sport, so it's unlikely to see much support beyond factory and fringe manufacturing. I do applaud them for thinking outside the box though. A few years ago I'd have agreed, but not lately, especially with Walther. Taran Basepads, Apex Trigger Kit, not exactly fringe aftermarket support. Sponsoring Area 4 the last couple of years, and offering some sponsorship to other clubs and matches. Back in 2012 when I started with a PPQ, there were a couple of us in Northern Illinois who shot them with any regularity. I ditched the platform not long after, but I see more and more of them at matches. These days it doesn't shock me to see three or four at a club match of 65-70 shooters. Is that significant? Not in the CZ/Glock way, but in a few years, with them concentrating on Production Optics, I can see them carving out a pretty decent niche. Again, no way it'll ever be a "premier" choice for competitive shooters, but it definitely has a growing following, and an awful lot of people sure seem to like them once they put a few rounds downrange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underlug Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Unfortunately Walther and Grand Power with likely never make a dent in any significant numbers in our sport, so it's unlikely to see much support beyond factory and fringe manufacturing. I do applaud them for thinking outside the box though. A few years ago I'd have agreed, but not lately, especially with Walther. Taran Basepads, Apex Trigger Kit, not exactly fringe aftermarket support. Sponsoring Area 4 the last couple of years, and offering some sponsorship to other clubs and matches. Back in 2012 when I started with a PPQ, there were a couple of us in Northern Illinois who shot them with any regularity. I ditched the platform not long after, but I see more and more of them at matches. These days it doesn't shock me to see three or four at a club match of 65-70 shooters. Is that significant? Not in the CZ/Glock way, but in a few years, with them concentrating on Production Optics, I can see them carving out a pretty decent niche. Again, no way it'll ever be a "premier" choice for competitive shooters, but it definitely has a growing following, and an awful lot of people sure seem to like them once they put a few rounds downrange. To me the plenary question is whether the Apex trigger is installed on the new gun thus rendering the Apex trigger legal for production. Does anyone have that answer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcs Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Unfortunately Walther and Grand Power with likely never make a dent in any significant numbers in our sport, so it's unlikely to see much support beyond factory and fringe manufacturing. I do applaud them for thinking outside the box though. A few years ago I'd have agreed, but not lately, especially with Walther. Taran Basepads, Apex Trigger Kit, not exactly fringe aftermarket support. Sponsoring Area 4 the last couple of years, and offering some sponsorship to other clubs and matches. Back in 2012 when I started with a PPQ, there were a couple of us in Northern Illinois who shot them with any regularity. I ditched the platform not long after, but I see more and more of them at matches. These days it doesn't shock me to see three or four at a club match of 65-70 shooters. Is that significant? Not in the CZ/Glock way, but in a few years, with them concentrating on Production Optics, I can see them carving out a pretty decent niche. Again, no way it'll ever be a "premier" choice for competitive shooters, but it definitely has a growing following, and an awful lot of people sure seem to like them once they put a few rounds downrange. To me the plenary question is whether the Apex trigger is installed on the new gun thus rendering the Apex trigger legal for production. Does anyone have that answer? If the trigger is a factory option and the gun is registered with USPSA, the trigger is legal for that gun. Does not make it legal on any gun for Production Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underlug Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 (edited) Unfortunately Walther and Grand Power with likely never make a dent in any significant numbers in our sport, so it's unlikely to see much support beyond factory and fringe manufacturing. I do applaud them for thinking outside the box though. A few years ago I'd have agreed, but not lately, especially with Walther. Taran Basepads, Apex Trigger Kit, not exactly fringe aftermarket support. Sponsoring Area 4 the last couple of years, and offering some sponsorship to other clubs and matches. Back in 2012 when I started with a PPQ, there were a couple of us in Northern Illinois who shot them with any regularity. I ditched the platform not long after, but I see more and more of them at matches. These days it doesn't shock me to see three or four at a club match of 65-70 shooters. Is that significant? Not in the CZ/Glock way, but in a few years, with them concentrating on Production Optics, I can see them carving out a pretty decent niche. Again, no way it'll ever be a "premier" choice for competitive shooters, but it definitely has a growing following, and an awful lot of people sure seem to like them once they put a few rounds downrange. To me the plenary question is whether the Apex trigger is installed on the new gun thus rendering the Apex trigger legal for production. Does anyone have that answer? If the trigger is a factory option and the gun is registered with USPSA, the trigger is legal for that gun. Does not make it legal on any gun for Production I understand the rules. My question is whether the Apex trigger is installed on the new gun as it comes from the factory Edited February 23, 2016 by underlug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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