The new Walther PDP F-Series: This gun is definitely “NOT” only for women!
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- In this video we take a look at the extraordinary new variant of the Walther PDP line of handguns: the “F” series! This gun is “NOT” only for women.
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They should make a PDP-U Universal, with back straps that can make the grip from small to large. That’s 🔥
Honestly the E for everyone would've been a much better marketing decision. Some people that would've bought this might be worried about the branding. Personally I'm not someone who's worried about having a "man" gun. I've got the Shield EZ and absolutely love it, but the only drawback to that pistol is the capacity. I'll definitely be picking the PDP-F in the near future! Thanks for your video!
Totally agree!
@MAGSWAP I also have a Nighthawk “Ladyhawk” and it is an amazing gun. I, like you………do not have a problem having a gun that is marketed to a mixed audience or women alone. Thanks for your comment!
@@Skeetersbuzz shoot if anything it means it'll actually be in stock🤣...also no problem, gave you a sub. Best of luck!
Thank you! Really appreciate it!
Except that it was designed for women.
I am a 6 foot 6 inch tall male, 250 lbs and own 2 PDP F’s. 1 3.5 inch and 1 4 inch. They fit my hand better than the standard PDP’s, mainly cause I hate the palm hump on any pistol. And no I do not have “Donald Trump” hands. Lol
Yup, this gun fits a lot of people………thank you for your comment!
I have a Walther Q4 Steel frame. I test fired the Walther PDP F series with a 3.5. inch barrel and it's great. Will be purchasing 1 for conceal carry. If Walther made it an all steel pistol, it would be amazing!
Steel framed “F” ? Hmmmmmmmm, I like that idea!
@@Skeetersbuzz It would be a great conceal carry Semi Auto with minimal recoil!
At this point they should change the marketing strategy and go with "F stands for F-in awesome".. Are there any differences between the 3.5 and the 4 inch that you've noticed? Does the slightly longer barrel change anything regarding accuracy for example?
It's almost like the modern day Walther P5/P5 Compact! Great review, brother
Thank you, I appreciate the comment! I never thought of it that way but, that’s a great analogy. I have a P 5 and a P 5 compact as well as a P 88 and P 88 compact!
@@Skeetersbuzz Now you just need a P5 Lang and a P88 Champion!
@romeo_alpha01 Well, let’s talk!
Should have called it the PDP-S. S for slim as in slim grip.
Yup, that would have worked also! Thank you for the comment!
They already have that branding for the Walther PPS (police protection slim)
I own a Walther Q4 and recently purchased the Walther PDP F with a 3.5. inch barrel for conceal carry. Both are great firearms! The difference in the grips isn't a problem for me and my hands are large.
That seems to be the consensus with most people. It is for me.
Their marketing dept should have seen this coming. Being from the same country that the Volkswagon Beetle was made.....with a flower holder on the dash. That eliminated 90% of all possible male buyers.
@bob wallace excellent analogy!
I just got to hold one today. Has a real nice feel to it.
@Wildbill yup, it feels way better than most people think! Glad you got a chance to check one out! Thanks for commenting! I hope you are subscribed.
I just put one on layaway at my local gunstore!!! Can't wait to get it out and fire it!!! This will probably wind up as my next off duty carry! 😁👍
It’s a great gun. A little too big for “me” to carry IWB……….
The PDP F with a 3.5. inch barrel would be great for conceal carry.
Skeeter, went to the range yesterday with the F. Damn this pistol shoots better than my PDP compact!
I agree, I said the exact same thing in my video!
Yeah I’m much better with the F model than I am with a regular PDP compact. The flattish backstrap and the ability to use the “power of the pinky” is phenomenal.
Im sticking with FAST Series
Just bought this gun. Perfect grip for me. Should have just called it slim grip, so I don't have to keep making jokes about my ladies gun. Like the DSI hat.
Thanks for the comment…….the DSI hat? I gotta represent my company! Lol………
For a long time, I didn't know what would be the best pistol for me, especially being left-handed and having small hands. I looked at Beretta, S&W, Glock, Sig Sauer, Khar, and H&K, but hardly any of them didn't suit my needs. Until I learned about the Walther PDP series. Great guns for left and right-handed shooters, pretty light. But they sell out very quickly. Until one day, I go to Academy Sports, and they just got new orders of the PDP-F, and when I held it, it was the perfect fit for my hands and was much lighter then the previous models. So I purchased it. I have to say Walther has always found a way to make improvements to their weapons. I can easily say that I'm a proud owner of this outstanding gun.
Awesome story buddy. I am a huge Walther fan. I carry a PDP 4” Compact at work, every day! The F? I love that gun………..
@Brandon Bryant
Question: have you found any holsters for it you'd recommend? I just bought one, too. I've been looking for holsters...have you found any specific to the F series? Holster companies said it'll fit any PDP compact one holster, but I'm not sure.
The PDP-F fits in any PDP holster!
@@Skeetersbuzz Thank you for responding to my question. That's terrific to know.
Great review!
@Stephanie Thank you! I hope you are subscribed to the channel. We will be doing a LOK grips giveaway as soon as I can find the time to get the video done, lol!
From someone who carried a S&W "LadySmith" 357 the "F" means nothing to me.
Agreed, I also have a Nighthawk “Lady Hawk” that I absolutely love! Who cares what’s in a name?
Man with Large glove size hands ,love the feel of the p99 and ppq with the small backstrap but the Medium points better and gives room for the support hand. I think you would need some really small hands to need a smaller grip than that in the F. My wife is 5'4" with small woman hands and handles medium backstrap walthers and caniks fine . Also if youre gonna do a full size 15 rd grip might as well give me the added half inch of barrel and keep it G19 size idk why you cut it to a 3.5 inch. When the grip is whats hard to conceal not the slide
Different strokes for different folks! A lot of people like the “F” grip and the 3.5” slide gives people another option.
You can get it in a 4 inch barrel, my wife's PDP-F has a 4 inch barrel.
Yes, they make the F in 3.5” and 4”
Yeah, I want that half inch for added energy and accuracy, especially with a +P Underwood or Critical Defense 124 gr round.
Will work very well with Walther’s stepped polygonal barrel.
I wear an XL in gloves. It's no different than when I shoot my micro and subcompact guns.
Yeah, they took an inch out of the circumference and moved the trigger back a 1/4”!
I'm a woman and I have the PDP-F but don't ever say the "F" designation because I don't want people to think I'm stupid enough to fall for such marketing or the totally ridiculous idea that there are guns for women and guns for men. Any design that could benefit a woman will benefit some, many, or all men for the same reason but in fact besides the narrower grip the gun isn't smaller, lighter, easier, or with less recoil. It's a full inch bigger (in height) than the PPQ while even the PPQ is considered too large by most women who carry, the slide has to be racked further back to reset the trigger than the PDP-MALE version, the slide has the deepest and sharpest serrations on any gun I've ever handled, and it is not easier to rack than at least the Glock 19 or S&W M&P 9mm I shot last week along with the PDP-F. Less trigger reach. That's it.
I only got it for the 3.5" barrel and because I couldn't find a PPQ anywhere. NO complaints about the actual gun, as a gun, at all. I think it's Walther joining International Corporations, Inc. endeavor to plaster the world in "female," even in places that make no sense like firearms. So they play the ridiculous game where females are catered to because it's expected, but not catered to so as not to give offense. A "female gun" would be pink with "Lady Walther" in gold lettering on the side, otherwise, a gun is a gun.
@JMills Wow, that was a great read. Intelligent, articulate and (IMO) on the money! Thank you for taking the time to voice your opinion.
@@Skeetersbuzz Aww, very kind. Thank you.
Dying to get my hands on one of these.
And honestly, who gives an f what the f stands for. Us guys often refer to our cars and trucks and "she", why not our firearm? 😁
Well, I agree with you because I bought one! I also have a Nighthawk “Ladyhawk”………amazing gun. AND, that was the premise of the video……that it’s not just for women!
Just bought it today, waiting until background check clears. Super excited fo try this at the range
If I could have afforded one back in the day, I would have bought one of the S&W 3913 lady smith pistols and would still probably have it!
I won't hesitate to buy one if it fits my hand. I've fired the regular pdp and that felt pretty good not sure if I need the slimmer grip or not.
Great Video!! ... Do you guys have them in stock?
YES!
Appreciate the info & perspective. Considering this over the p365xl for my wife. She has carried a Shield 9 1.0 for a # of years and last winter took over my Shield 45. I would like her to have more rounds on board. I would be curious on your thoughts in comparison between the Walther & the p365xl.
Ok……..to start, I am all about the “right gun for the intended purpose”. If the purpose is “deep concealment” then the standard 365 is the way to go and, is what I carry. I actually have an SAS slide on my 365 because in a defensive situation, you would never have time to use your sights and I want as little as possible sticking out of the gun that could snag on clothing etc. You would be point shooting (up close and personal) and your correct thumbs forward grip is what will direct your round. The XL (for me) takes the gun out of it’s conceal-ability factor. With that said: you should always do what makes “you” comfortable and makes sense for you!
@@Skeetersbuzz Again, excellent perspective. Appreciate the candid response. Thank you for a solid, honest answer.
You are very welcome. I am so glad that I was able to have this dialog with you. I appreciate all your comments and questions!
This PDP model would be a gun to feature in the upcoming James Bond films. It's a great size gun for concealment. But that's my personal opinion, of course.
Your opinion is all that matters when it comes to what is right for you. 👍🏻
@Skeeter’s Buzz But what do you think, though? You think think PDP-F should feature in the new James Bond movies?
🤷🏻♂️
Does this weapon conceal pretty easily in the 3.5 in variant?
That all depends upon you, your body type and a lot of other factors like holster type etc. Everyone is different BUT, you should be able to easily conceal this gun.
Great video!!!
I have slightly larger than average hands and I love my 4 inch pdp f. Something about that grip angle that really melts into your hand. Regardless of hand size. Genius design. Absolutely retarded marketing.
Agree 100%! Thanks for the comment!
Its the fuck around and find out how fun series
I have 3 questions. What sights are those? Where can I get them and can they work with Holosun or Trigicon rmr sights?
Ameriglo sites with ghost ring rear. All PDP’s take Glock sites so just look at Ameriglos website and look at sights for glock pistols.
I'm a big guy with XXL hands, and this gun works perfectly for me. If you're not worried about your manhood, don't let the "F" bother you.
Exactly!
Do you feel a difference In recoil between the 4" vs 3.5" asking because idk which one I should narrow it down to for purchase
Nothing that is discernible!
I would say the F stands for fun
What kind of night sights are you using on this gun?
They are Ameri-glo sights with a ghost ring rear. All PDP’S take Glock sights!
I don't care if it said lady schick on it and only came in pussy pink I'd still own mine because I'm secure enough with my masculinity to not be swayed because of some stupid nomeclature, any guy who isn't better rethink his manhood from it's roots, if it works for you it just works for you, and for guys like me that were born cursed with hands a size smaller than the norm this gun is a God send and one hell of a fine quality built shooting iron, I not only bought one I bought 3 and plan on getting rid of my collection of 10 other 9mm pistols I've collected over the years trying to find a fit anywhere near as well as this AWESOME Walther is, that even goes for some of my sub compacts that I own because in the 3.5 inch barrel this gun is hardly any more to carry than even something like the P365 but is a TON easier to shoot well, and in my opinion that makes it well worth the extra effort to carry,,,,,,Walther hit one clear into the stratosphyre with this gun and my guess is they better ramp up production to number 11 because I bet they are going to sell box car loads of them.,,,,you also found a new sub my friend.
Lol, that was “the” best comment that anyone has ever left on any of my videos! Good on you brother: THANK YOU! Oh, and I agree 100%!
I love my PDP-F but I hate Walter customer service! They are the worst!!!
I haven’t had any issues with them BUT…….I haven’t had much contact with them because I haven’t had any real issues!
Is the barrel cold hammer forged?
I wasn’t sure of the answer so I asked my contact at Walther. Here is his response: The barrels are not hammer forged. They are made of high grade carbon steel and a button is used to form the polygonal rifling. The accuracy of the Walther barrel is further enhanced by the Step Chamber that unique to Walther and H&K.
The step chamber is the original 9x19 design that George Luger designed in 1909/10 for the German military. Every other pistol manufacturer eliminates the Step Chamber because of the cost in manufacturing. The Step Chamber not only keeps the pistol cleaner it also increases the bullet velocity.
Do you plan to install a red dot on your F series? If so, would you keep the replacement sights that you installed?
@markroath98 great question: So, at first thought NO! I carry a PDP 4” compact at work with a Holosun 507C green optic. My original intent was to leave the “F” without an optic…..BUT, I had the Walther reps in last week and saw a new direct mount Holosun for the PDP. The problem with that particular sight is that Holosun does not want to make it and release it to the public. They want Walther to buy it and distribute it. Walther makes guns and they are not in the optic business. There is one out already for Glock but Glock bought them and are distributing them, as far as I know. “IF” the direct mount Holosun becomes available, I will probably try it on the PDP F!
SCS PDP is now available
@dtps_champion6016 Yes, that is correct. When I answered the above question, it was not yet available! Thank you for that comment! 👍🏻
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What sights are on your gun, if you don't mind me asking?
Ameri glow GL-225. PDP’s all use Glock sights!
I have this gun and when I went to the Ameriglo site they show only the ghost right sights for Glocks. Can you tell me what the model number is for your sights? I'd love to try it out.
@Lynn The part number is: GL-225. Walther PDP’s use Glock sights! That was one of the genius moves Walther made when developing this line of guns!
@@Skeetersbuzz Thanks so much!! :) I did not know this but now I do
My wife went through the walther armorers course last monday, they told her that not only would the PDP F use glock sights, but the glock rear sight tool also, which is awesome because I'm a glock certified armorer and I was planning on having to buy a walther sight tool, so that's a 100 buck expense I dont have now. But I haven't tried it yet either, so it's just the information that we were given.
We have tried the Glock rear sight tool on the PDP and it does “NOT” work. We had to get a specific shoe for one of our other bigger sight pushers.
I have the MGW rear sight pusher for Glock, do you know what plate I need?
I think this pistol is made here or maybe export only as there are NO proof marks, "stag horn" proof, nor does it say "made in Germany, Ulm/Do"
The gun is “assembled” in the USA!
Should have called it the PDP s.
I agree………Regardless of what they call it, it’s a great gun! Thank you for the comment!
Are the slide serrations more rounded off on this F compared to the std PDP's?
No, they are the same Super Terrain as the PDP!
@@Skeetersbuzz had seen Collin Nior review and he said they were. Well that sucks then.
I carry a PDP 4” compact every day at work and see no difference in the slides other than my “F” is a 1/2” shorter. Why does that suck? Those serrations are awesome, IMO!
@@Skeetersbuzz for me the std is a little aggressive for carry. Was hoping with the F's slimmer grip and rounded off serrations it would be easier for carry.
The slide serrations shouldn’t give you any issues because they are covered by the holster. 🤷🏻♂️ The grip “is” dramatically different and is what will make this gun easier to conceal and carry…..although, my IWB conceal carry gun is a Sig 365!
this gun maybe comparable to the Glock 43x
Not even close………IMO, you can’t compare a Glock to a PDP. The Walther is just a far superior gun in so many ways!
Doesn’t it take Glock sights?
Yes it does! Those are glock sights!
Fruitloop?O female got it
Hadn’t thought about that one BUT, yeah………