New Walther Creed and Q5 Match Pistols—SHOT Show 2017

in Authors, Clay Martin, SHOT Show 2017

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Overview

To say that Walther has a reputation for quality would be an astounding understatement. With a tradition that spans back to classics like the PPK as well as the P.38 up to modern masterpieces like the P99, Walther is renowned for making great guns. New for this year are two great options: the $399 Creed (click this link for our full review) pistol and the competition-ready Q5 Match (click this link for the full review).

New Walther Creed and Q5 Match Pistols—SHOT Show 2017

The Creed pistol delivers Walther quality at an MSRP of $399. Image courtesy of Walther.

Specs (Creed)

  • Chambering: 9mm
  • Barrel: 4 inches
  • OA Length:3 inches
  • Weight: 27 ounces
  • Grips: Integral
  • Sights: Fixed
  • Action: Striker-fired
  • Finish: Tenifer
  • Capacity: 16+1
  • MSRP: $399
New Walther Creed and Q5 Match Pistols—SHOT Show 2017

The Q5 Match from Walther is an optics-ready powerhouse ready for the range. Image courtesy of Walther.

Specs (Q5 Match)

  • Chambering: 9mm
  • Barrel: 5 inches
  • OA Length: 1 inches
  • Weight:9 ounces
  • Grips: Integral
  • Sights: Fixed
  • Action: Striker-fired
  • Finish: Tenifer
  • Capacity: 15+1
  • MSRP: $849

Impression

Both of the pistols felt great in the hand. I think the Creed will do really well with people on a budget looking to get as high a quality pistol they can for as low a price as possible. To get a Walther for this price is unheard of. The Q5 Match looks to have a lot of potential as a competition gun that can mount optics, and for what it gives you the price is really quite good.

New Walther Creed and Q5 Match Pistols—SHOT Show 2017

The author had a chance to go hands on with the Creed and the Q5 Match at SHOW Show 2017.

Price & Availability

The Creed is priced at an MSRP of $399, and the Q5 Match comes in at a retail price of $849. Both are really good deals for what you get. Both pistols are available now, so check them out and pick up one or both if you so desire. I doubt you will be disappointed.

To learn more, visit https://www.waltherarms.com/.

To purchase a Walther pistol on GunsAmerica.com, click this link: https://www.gunsamerica.com/Search.htm?T=walther%20pistol&ltid-all=1&as=365&cid=728&ns=0&numberperpage=50&.

About the author: Clay Martin is a former Marine and Green Beret, retiring out of 3rd Special Forces Group. He is a multi-decade and -service sniper, as well as 3-Gun competitor and Master ranked shooter in USPSA Production. In addition to writing about guns, he is the author of “Last Son of The War God,” a novel about shooting people that deserve it. You can also follow him on twitter, @offthe_res or his website, Off-The-Reservation.com

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