Walther P5 Opinions

[GeezerwithGuns]

I've been eyeing a P5 at a local dealer for a few weeks now. I'm a fan of 9mm autos and already own a CZ 75 and a Browning Hipower. When I handled the Walther, it was one of those "ahhhh" moments. It felt so natural in my hand. I wanted to get some feedback from P5 owners to help me decide whether or not to buy. About the only downside that I can see is the price and mag capacity being single stack: It's priced at $875 , but the gun is virtually perfect (possibly unfired) and comes with an extra mag and all of the original paperwork and box. I think people are overlooking it because of the price and the fact that the display cases are chock full of lower priced hicap autos. As I said, information from owners would be appreciated.

Merry Christmas to all of the forum members!

 

[Runningman]

Had one years ago it seemed to be well machined but mine would not feed most 9mm hollow points very well. Had no use for a 9mm that wasn't reliable with most hollow point so down the road it went. That price seems high to me. If you want a single stack 9mm HK P7, HK P7 M8, or even a S&W 3913 would be a much better choice mostly because they well gobble up hollow points.

 

[9mmepiphany]

i would get it just to pair my P6 (Sig) and P7 (H&K) from the mid-70's german police trials

if you like the look and feel of it, but balk at the price, you might look around of a LE surplus model...that's where most of the P6 and P7 currently on the market are from

 

[searcher451]

You couldn't make a better choice, IMO. The P5 might well be the ultimate Walther, the top of the line, the finest extension of the original P.38. I own three of the full-sized models and a P5C; just added one to the collection and am giving one to my son for Christmas -- can't think of a better present. It's my all-time favorite range gun; I've put hundreds upon hundreds of round through the P5 and have never experienced a hitch or hiccup. If I were required to get rid of all of my handguns save one, it would be a P5, without question. But that's just me.

As a word of caution, if you shop around and are patient, you can often find P5s in top-notch condition in the $600 range.

 

[jimk66]

P5

Merry Christmas, I have a P5, P6,P7 and a P7M8 in my modest German Trial pisto collectionand have found them all to be excellent firearms. The Walther P5 is a great shooter and unlike other's experiences with the beautiful little pistol.... mine has yet to demoninstrate any problems with different ammo including hollow points. Of the four pistols I shoot the HK's better by far. But they all have been extremely reliable, accurate and I carry them often during the winter months.
As far as the $875 price tag go's....I'd try and work him down to $750 cash if you can work it....sometimes seeing the green rolling out of your wallet helps especially with a "that's all I have". If that doesn't work ...look elsewhere.
JimK

 

[Onmilo]

I had one, pretty nice pistol.
I sold it when I was offered way more than I paid for it.
I have a P7 now and like it as well as the Walther.

 

[owlhoot]

It's just money. In six months you won't even remember that if you had looked longer and harder you might have save a hundred. In the meantime, you will have something that you really wanted. It is my second favorite Walther pistol.

 

[searcher451]

Owlhoot: And your FIRST favorite Walther pistol is ... ?

 

[12131]

This P5 just dropped in my lap recently for $600. Always liked to have one, but never actively looking for it, until I spotted one at my FFL while there picking up another transfer buy.

 

[SuperNaut]

I've wanted a P5 forever, haven't yet found the right one ($).

 

[strangelittleman]

Goahead and get it. I have one (1985 mftr / Interarms Import)and absolutely love it. I've never had a malfunction w/ hollow point ammo. It's a classic! My favorite Walther...100% reliable and shoots like a Gold Cup Match....I routinely carry it off duty.

 

[PX15]

FWIW:

I'm a pretty big Walther fan, (PP/P1/P5/P99c/AS, P99/AS) and I think the P5 is an awesome pistol.

I didn't keep mine for very long because I have smaller hands, and it was just a bit too large for any practical use.

But the one I had was amazingly accurate, always reliable, and a pleasure to shoot.

I'd still like to find a compact P5, but even if I did my budget just wouldn't let me do more that fondle it.

Quality pistol.... Getcha' one.

Best Wishes,

jesse