herrwalther
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The PPQ (M1 and M2) are better than Glock triggers but still no candle to the P99AS trigger. I have said many times, even on this forum, if I could only have one handgun it would be my P99.
The PPQ (M1 and M2) are better than Glock triggers but still no candle to the P99AS trigger. I have said many times, even on this forum, if I could only have one handgun it would be my P99.
People that own Walthers refuse to acknowledge any issues with the customer support from Walther.
"In June of 2012, Arnsberg, Germany based PW Group, owners of shooting sports companies, CARL WALTHER Sportwaffen and UMAREX Sportwaffen, announced the formation of Walther Arms, Inc. to handle all the importation, sales, marketing, distribution, and servicing of Walther products in the United States early in 2012. The transition will occur in two phases beginning in 2013. Previously, Smith & Wesson held responsibility for the distribution of Walther firearms and accessories in the United States. On January 1, 2013, that responsibility will transfer to the newly formed Walther Arms, Inc."Everyone always talks of the merits of this gun, but never talks about the customer service.
"In June of 2012, Arnsberg, Germany based PW Group, owners of shooting sports companies, CARL WALTHER Sportwaffen and UMAREX Sportwaffen, announced the formation of Walther Arms, Inc. to handle all the importation, sales, marketing, distribution, and servicing of Walther products in the United States early in 2012. The transition will occur in two phases beginning in 2013. Previously, Smith & Wesson held responsibility for the distribution of Walther firearms and accessories in the United States. On January 1, 2013, that responsibility will transfer to the newly formed Walther Arms, Inc."
http://www.waltherarms.com/about-walther/
Considering that they just recently changed their distribution and servicing over to a newly formed company a bit of chaos would be expected before they iron out all the kinks.
Never heard of anyone I know having an issue with a Walther, nor do I see much griping on the web.. I seriously wonder just how many "issues" actually exist.No one will admit to the issues.
I was changing my rear sight on my Walther PPQ and my rear sight plunger and plunger screw went flying into the bushs at the range. S&W sent me a new plunger and plunger spring no questions asked for free.and/or it could just be that not many of us have ever had to use Walther CS?
See what I mean about the owners of Walthers? No one will admit to the issues. Let this thread guide you in your selection? Ymmv
I am a member of the walther forum. I have openly ripped the Walther rep that steps in the forum for Walther's bad communication for upcoming products/taking the PPQ M1 away. Guess what? I am still a member.
I did the same for the Kel Tec forum. No longer a member.
See what I mean about the owners of Walthers? No one will admit to the issues. Let this thread guide you in your selection? Ymmv
are those forums run by fans of the products or the actual companies?
One of the biggest things I have done to reduce the "flippiness" of my .40 P99 is to shoot 165gr rounds instead of the much more common 180gr rounds. Sure you will probably spend more and they are harder to find, but you will enjoy the change.
Probably like most firearm forums then, which are ran by people who are not affiliated with the actual companies who produce the products.I don't know who owns the forum, but I doubt it is Walther. Nobody there seems too compelled to defend the company. People speak highly about their pistols there, but nobody seems to have much praise for the company itself.
RBid said:You switched to higher velocity rounds to reduce flip?
Correct. When shooting rounds less than 180gr the firearm did not recoil as hard or high. I was able to confirm this by mix loading 2 different brands of 180 and 2 different brands of 165 in my 12 round magazine. I had my brother video tape the range session. The 165gr rounds did not cause the muzzle to rise as much as the 180s.
RBid said:This has been the opposite of my experience with Glocks in .40. Specifically, Glock 23 Gen 3 and Glock 23 Gen 4. The lowest muzzle rise combination has been Gen 4 with 180gr. I suppose there is a logical explanation. I know just enough about internal and external ballistics to know that I don't know it all.