Magnum Research Baby Eagle 9mm vs Walther PPQ M2 9mm

[ogfarmer 138]

I am torn between the Magnum Research Baby Eagle and Walther PPQ M2.

I held both today and they are roughly in the same price range. I really liked both alot. I have no striker-fired HG's so this open's a new door w/ the Walther.

I was hoping to get some feedback from other owners. I have read over the other threads comparing them to other pistols but never between the each other.

Vote and comment please, thanks!

[blizzzarddemon 0]

Find a range that you can rent that's how I learned I did not like gen2 or 3 glock have not tried gen4

 

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[ogfarmer 138]

I have shot glock 19 9mm and didnt like it,

[ogfarmer 138]

unfortunetly I havent been able to find a range that has either in their inventory

[BlueLineFish 615]

I loved the ppq. I would buy another now that they changed the mag release

[blizzzarddemon 0]

Have you checked Pocono pistol club I need to get to efga soon

 

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[JoeTK37 8]

PPQ, I have a first Gen with the paddle release(which I love).  I've had it since January, have 510rds though it and it has been flawless.  It is my first hand gun, lead me to an SR1911 and a 22/45.  In my hands its the most comfortable ergonomically, significantly less recoil than the .45 1911 and easier to work the controls (I can't get comfortable with the stretch to hit the mag release on the 1911 and I have normal size hands).  22/45 is fun, but I prefer a bit more oomph from the 9mm.  I've shot .40 Glocks and Sigs, none of them felt as comfortable to hold or pointed as easily for me.  I might take some heat for this, but aside from my out of the box tear down and cleaning I haven't cleaned a thing in those 510 consecutive rounds and its still smooth as buttah!!!!

[Michael2013 56]

Take the one that feels better in your hands.

I have BE 9mm, it feels great in my hands, and very reliable, not a single problem after several hundreds rounds with a variety of ammo.

[ogfarmer 138]

thing is they both feel great, no questions about that

 

 

yay yay get em both, but thats not a finacial option right now

[blizzzarddemon 0]

Flip a coin?

 

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[lunker 274]

I really liked my PPQ, but that trigger is awfully light for there not to be a manual safety. I would worry about holstering and unholstering. I know the same could be said for most striker fired guns, but this has the lightest trigger of any I have tried.

 

[checko 180]

I am thinking about buying the p99/ppq for a carry gun as well. Baby eagle really isn't on my radar.

[ChrisJM981 924]

I have a PPQ Gen 1 and I love it. Easy to break down, and has a great trigger right out of the box. I prefer the paddle mag release to the button, but to each their own. Mags are pricey, but for the Gen 1 PPQ you can use Magnum Research Baby Eagle mags. Not sure if they're compatible with the Gen 2 pistols.

[SgtToadette 59]

I have a PPQ, but I'm pissed they changed the mag release to the inferior American button style. It's been running strong though and has served me very well in my IDPA adventures. I'd highly recommend the PPQ.

[ogfarmer 138]

so far I'm leaning towards the PPQ after reading reviews here and other sites,

[checko 180]

Go with the paddle!

[ogfarmer 138]

my HK has a paddle, I haven't seen the older version around, I'm looking @ the 2013 model M2

[checko 180]

I won't buy it unless it has the paddle release.  

[BlueLineFish 615]

I won't buy it unless it has the paddle release.

thats what made me sell mine. Didnt want to try to get used to something that was different from a weapon that i carry on a daily basis

[checko 180]

Yeah, I get that.  Personally I like the design and would use it as a carry gun.  Obviously its a little different for me since I can't carry everyday but I don't think it would be a problem.  I can manipulate the safeties, slide releases and mag drops on my guns even though they may be in different places without thinking.  I also have an exact replica of a p99 in pellet gun form.  

[rauchman 3]

No experience w/ Magnum Research, however I have a PPQ.  It is VERY accurate w/ perhaps the nicest trigger to be found on a stock striker fired pistol.  Mags are expensive.  I have the paddle mag release and vastly prefer this style.  Seriously wish there were more offerings w/ this type of mag release.