Feedback Walther PPQ Q5 Match acquisition

[BigBossman]

I recently picked up a used PPQ Q5 Match 9mm with a Vortex Venom optic, and took it to the range for the first time yesterday. As a long time 1911 shooter, this is my first time fooling with a striker fired gun and it took some getting used to for the trigger and reset, as well as trying to find that damn red dot.

Question - is there any way to make the trigger more 1911-like?

Anyhow, after a while I was getting pretty comfortable with it and shooting excellent groups at 20 yards. Still not ready to jump into competition with it until I practice more, so I'll be sticking with the 1911 until I'm comfortable enough to shoot it under competition pressure. Plus, I need to get a good holster and a couple extra magazines to get kitted out.

First impressions are good - the trigger is funky as compared to what I've been shooting for decades and I really would prefer to stick with .45acp, but the gun shoots and it is comfortable in my hands. It is kinda weird shooting a plastic gun, though. Gotta admit - I freely concede that take-down and cleaning is sooooooo much easier and faster than a 1911....... almost unbelievably so. I figure for $650, I did OK and can get my money out of it if I decide it isn't for me.

 

[22plinker]

Try an Apex Tactical Flat-Faced Aluminum Forward Set Trigger With Tuned Trigger Bar. (I have a post on calguns with lot's of info about different triggers and spring kits for this pistol)

It drastically changes the pull, feel, weight, take up and reset all the way around. I think you'll find this trigger complements the pistol very well for what you're looking for.

Great pistol either way, good luck!!

Matt



EDIT: I'd link the post but I cannot get on calguns.....

 

[BigBossman]

Try an Apex Tactical Flat-Faced Aluminum Forward Set Trigger With Tuned Trigger Bar. (I have a post on calguns with lot's of info about different triggers and spring kits for this pistol)

It drastically changes the pull, feel, weight, take up and reset all the way around. I think you'll find this trigger complements the pistol very well for what you're looking for.

Great pistol either way, good luck!!

Matt



EDIT: I'd link the post but I cannot get on calguns.....

Interesting, thanks. I went to the Apex website, and did not see a kit for the Walther.

 

[Nureru56]

I have Walther's Dynamic Performance Trigger on my Q5 Match SF and it's fantastic, solid wall, crisp break and short reset.

 

[22plinker]

Interesting, thanks. I went to the Apex website, and did not see a kit for the Walther.

Huh, I purchased mine right off the website. I'll take a look.


EDIT: here's link to the site: https://www.apextactical.com/blog/a...at-faced-forward-set-trigger-for-walther-ppq/

 

[22plinker]

I have Walther's Dynamic Performance Trigger on my Q5 Match SF and it's fantastic, solid wall, crisp break and short reset.

I have a Dynamic Trigger too but the Apex is more of what the OP is looking for. I've shot both with spring kits and can say the Apex would be better for his application.

Matt

 

[BigBossman]

Huh, I purchased mine right off the website. I'll take a look.


EDIT: here's link to the site: https://www.apextactical.com/blog/a...at-faced-forward-set-trigger-for-walther-ppq/

Yes, I saw that, but there was no way I could see to actually order it. I sent them an email, and will report back when they reply.

 

[22plinker]

Yes, I saw that, but there was no way I could see to actually order it. I sent them an email, and will report back when they reply.

I see that now too, please let me know what they say.

I have one if you'd like to try it. I can pretty much guarantee you'll like it. I'm so sure of that I'll offer a money back guarantee on it! As long as you don't damage it in any way, I'll refund your money if you don't like it. (you'll need to fund the shipping though)

I hope they still offer them but if not let me know if you'd be interested.

No worries either way,

Matt

 

[BigBossman]

I see that now too, please let me know what they say.

I have one if you'd like to try it. I can pretty much guarantee you'll like it. I'm so sure of that I'll offer a money back guarantee on it! As long as you don't damage it in any way, I'll refund your money if you don't like it. (you'll need to fund the shipping though)

I hope they still offer them but if not let me know if you'd be interested.

No worries either way,

Matt

Matt,

You have my attention. Please PM me the details.......

 

[22plinker]

PM sent

I'll add the calguns link to this post once I can log on there.

Matt