Walther vs Glock & Thoughts on Ruger LCP II

[mwrookie]

I am mainly a Beretta Guy, I love my 92FS, But I am looking to pick up something else. So I am looking for some help. I can't decide between the Walther PPQ M2 (4" vs 5") or the Glock (34 vs 19). I am also looking for some feed back on the Ruger LCP II.

 

[grasshopperglock]

The mid size Glock is the gold standard to judge the walther by. Interesting cal, 357 Sig. It's expensive as hell.

https://ammoseek.com/ammo/357sig

The Ruger verses a S&W Shield would be a better comparison. American to American. A Glock 42 has a different angle of grip. Flatter grip. European grip.

If your heart changes on the 357 Sig. 9mm hasn't changed from the go to round.

 

[mwrookie]

Thanks for the reply.. I apologize. I thought the Glock 34 was the long slide 9mm. As that is what I was looking to compare with the PPQ M2 5". Although the 357 Sig is nice I cant afford to get into another expensive cartridge, I can barley shoot my 10mm as much as I want because that price is nuts.

 

[IXLR8]

It really helps if you include your intended use. The fact that you listed the smaller models indicates you may include concealed carry as a use.

I own a Glock 34, and it is a great gun. When I lay it next to my 5” PPQ M2, and friends shoot targets, they are usually more accurate with the PPQ. I seem equally bad with both. I do appreciate the Walther ergonomics over the Glock. I would not carry either of them concealed due to size.

YMMV

 

[Kar98]

If you want aftermarket support like race triggers, stick on bling and other tacticool crap, get the Glock.
If you want a pistol that's already perfect from the factory, get the Walther.
And yes, the Glock 34 is the long slide 9, very similar to the Glock 17 L.

 

[mwrookie]

The use for the PPQ M2 or Glock 34 would be used for target and HD. The LCP II would be for summer concealed carry, when I am out for a run

 

[mwrookie]

If you want aftermarket support like race triggers, stick on bling and other tacticool crap, get the Glock.
If you want a pistol that's already perfect from the factory, get the Walther.

Do you recommend one PPQ M2 model over another?

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I am a Glock fanboi and own several .
I love my PPQ M2 Navy!

 

[dmancornell]

Walther has the better trigger but Walther OEM mags cost more. Glock has the edge on aftermarket accessories, but night sights are the only thing they need anyways.

 

[Kar98]

Do you recommend one PPQ M2 model over another?

I recommend the five inch PPQ M1

 

[robertc1024]

I hear such good things about the PPQ. I'd shoot one if I were you and decide.

I have a hate relationship with the LCP. Other than an airweight S&W shooting .357's, that thing's recoil just bothered the heck out of me. I've carried an LC9s pro for the last couple of years though - love that one. Neither are great for extended range times, but the LC9 is so slim it's a great concealed carry gun.

 

[no2gates]

I've got a Glock 19 and a Walther PPS. I love the PPS for a carry gun. Very good feel, nice and slim size for carry.

 

[deemus]

I want one of the new Glock 19X.

 

[TxStetson]

The LCP II is quite different than the original. Easier to hold on to, and a much better trigger. I struggled with the original trigger. When squeezing the trigger, the meat of my finger would get behind it, which meant I had to squeeze harder, which meant more meat behind the trigger. Sounds funny as hell, but the bottom line is I couldn’t shoot it. I don’t mind the LCP II at all.

 

[robertc1024]

The LCP II is quite different than the original. Easier to hold on to, and a much better trigger. I struggled with the original trigger. When squeezing the trigger, the meat of my finger would get behind it, which meant I had to squeeze harder, which meant more meat behind the trigger. Sounds funny as hell, but the bottom line is I couldn’t shoot it. I don’t mind the LCP II at all.

Thanks for that info - I haven't shot one of the II's. I'd like to, to get the taste of the LCP out of my mouth.

 

[mwrookie]

I've got a Glock 19 and a Walther PPS. I love the PPS for a carry gun. Very good feel, nice and slim size for carry.

I have read some great reviews on the PPS. However some say the trigger is to light for a carry gun. It may just be a personal preference for them. What are your thoughts on the trigger?

 

[mwrookie]

The LCP II is quite different than the original. Easier to hold on to, and a much better trigger. I struggled with the original trigger. When squeezing the trigger, the meat of my finger would get behind it, which meant I had to squeeze harder, which meant more meat behind the trigger. Sounds funny as hell, but the bottom line is I couldn’t shoot it. I don’t mind the LCP II at all.

Thank you for the info. I will have to rent one as well.

 

[mwrookie]

I recommend the five inch PPQ M1

Do you just prefer the paddle mag release or is something else different?

 

[Kar98]

Do you just prefer the paddle mag release or is something else different?

ItsI all about that paddle mag release.

 

[mwrookie]

ItsI all about that paddle mag release.

That may be a good option for me since I am a lefty. I keep my 92 mag release for right hand shooting and even though I am fine using my middle finger on my left hand I do not like breaking my grip to change magazines