giggitygiggity
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My local gun shop had a 15% off everything sale on Mon and Tues. I perused Monday and a Walther PDP full size and compact caught my eye. Both were brand new and came with three mags each. With the discount, the out-the door price for the Walther PDPs was $511. I did not buy either on Monday, but knew that was a good price so I returned on later in the day on Tuesday and both were still available. I picked up the compact.
The employee told me that they just got the PDPs in and nobody bought any except for me.
The placed was busy both days and they apparently sold over 100 guns. I just found it odd how people overlook Walther. It seems like Glocks, SIGs, and S&Ws fly off the shelf and nearly every time I enter a shop I see people buying them.
I already own the PPQ and wanted the PDP for the optics mounting capability. My PPQ has been outstanding in terms of reliability, durability, and accuracy. Reviews of the PDP have been favorable and without having shot it, I can certify that the machining and overall quality appear to be sublime.
Perhaps people gravitate towards other brands because they market better or have more aftermarket support or are more common. It’s not like Walther is a new company or did something politely abhorrent or overcharges or produces substandard products. I can’t pinpoint the reason why Walther aren’t more common, but I find it rather interesting.
The employee told me that they just got the PDPs in and nobody bought any except for me.
The placed was busy both days and they apparently sold over 100 guns. I just found it odd how people overlook Walther. It seems like Glocks, SIGs, and S&Ws fly off the shelf and nearly every time I enter a shop I see people buying them.
I already own the PPQ and wanted the PDP for the optics mounting capability. My PPQ has been outstanding in terms of reliability, durability, and accuracy. Reviews of the PDP have been favorable and without having shot it, I can certify that the machining and overall quality appear to be sublime.
Perhaps people gravitate towards other brands because they market better or have more aftermarket support or are more common. It’s not like Walther is a new company or did something politely abhorrent or overcharges or produces substandard products. I can’t pinpoint the reason why Walther aren’t more common, but I find it rather interesting.