I just got this email from Walther. I guess the demand for the "Classic" ppq is still high!

 

As a result of market demand and customer input, Walther announced today to continue selling the popular PPQ M1 (Classic) in the United States in limited quantities. This means Walther will continue to manufacture and then sell in the US market the PPQ with a traditionalthumb and paddle style magazine release.  Availability will be early 2014 with Walther continuing its full support of PPQ M1 (Classic) firearms already sold and in the market  with production of magazines and accessories.

I wonder who will be supporting it, either Umarex (the new importer) or Smith Wesson.

I love my PPQ and I couldn't believe it when I first heard that they were removing the paddle mag release. It's my favorite feature of the pistol. I use it for IDPA and can't ask for a faster reload. Glad to hear that they are starting to bring it back. Thank you for the update!

I wonder who will be supporting it, either Umarex (the new importer) or Smith Wesson.

It came from Walther Arms in Ft Smith, AR so I am assuming them.

I have a Walter P99 and the paddle magazine button is awesome. I think it makes the gun look sexier as well. Lol

+1 for the paddle.

 

I wonder how the magazines will work.  The M1 magazine is not compatible with the M2 magazine.

+1 for the paddle.

 

I wonder how the magazines will work.  The M1 magazine is not compatible with the M2 magazine.

 

Yep, I do think the M2 may be compatible with M1?

 

The thing is though, this could of been planned all long.

 

Smith Wesson was sole importer for Walther guns, and had contract on it until end of year.  Umarex picked up the M2... and now that Smith Wesson is out of the picture, except on the PPK, they can do the first one again.... especially if they had a ton in inventory in Germany.  I just wish they had a 5" model. or something else long barrel.

i like the paddle release on my PPQ

I just wish they had a 5" model. or something else long barrel.

 

I wish they did this also.  I would probably continue using the PPQ in USPSA production.

If they made a long version of the PPQ it would be awesome.

I have the .40 cal PPQ, its a little snappy, but I like it and especially the paddle mag release! 

If they made a long version of the PPQ it would be awesome.

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That is good news as I have a HK with a paddle mag release and once I out a bigger one on it, love it. I just use my middle finger or my gun hand to release my mag without having to twist my hand around like I have to do with other guns. I do not have big hands.

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Is that avail paul? How much?

Is that avail paul? How much?

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I loved everything about thenppq except the paddle release. So i sold it. i may reconsider a new one

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Any idea when this may hit the shelves? This year or next year?