{"id":69176,"date":"2017-01-30T14:23:35","date_gmt":"2017-01-30T19:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=69176"},"modified":"2017-01-30T14:23:35","modified_gmt":"2023-08-20T17:10:30","slug":"new-walther-creed-q5-match-pistols-shot-show-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/new-walther-creed-q5-match-pistols-shot-show-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"New Walther Creed and Q5 Match Pistols\u2014SHOT Show 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To learn more, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waltherarms.com\/\" campaign=\"WaltherPistols\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.waltherarms.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To purchase a Walther pistol on GunsAmerica.com, click this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.htm?T=walther%20pistol&amp;ltid-all=1&amp;as=365&amp;cid=728&amp;ns=0&amp;numberperpage=50&amp;\" campaign=\"WaltherPistolsonGA\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.htm?T=walther%20pistol&amp;ltid-all=1&amp;as=365&amp;cid=728&amp;ns=0&amp;numberperpage=50&amp;<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>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 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/walther-400-new-9mm-creed-full-review\/\" campaign=\"Creed\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">click this link for our full review<\/a>) pistol and the competition-ready Q5 Match (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/first-look-walther-q5-match-9mm\/\" campaign=\"Q5Match\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">click this link for the full review<\/a>).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_69179\" style=\"width: 388px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-30-at-2.09.04-PM.png\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"new-walther-creed-q5-match-pistols-shot-show-2017\" title=\"New Walther Creed and Q5 Match Pistols\u2014SHOT Show 2017\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69179\" title=\"New Walther Creed and Q5 Match Pistols\u2014SHOT Show 2017\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-69179\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-30-at-2.09.04-PM-378x300.png\" alt=\"New Walther Creed and Q5 Match Pistols\u2014SHOT Show 2017\" width=\"378\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-30-at-2.09.04-PM-378x300.png 378w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-30-at-2.09.04-PM-150x119.png 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-30-at-2.09.04-PM-768x610.png 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-30-at-2.09.04-PM-1024x814.png 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-30-at-2.09.04-PM.png 1474w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-69179\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Creed pistol delivers Walther quality at an MSRP of $399. Image courtesy of Walther.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Specs (Creed)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chambering:<\/strong> 9mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Barrel: <\/strong>4 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>OA Length:<\/strong>3 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight: <\/strong>27 ounces<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grips: <\/strong>Integral<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sights: <\/strong>Fixed<\/li>\n<li><strong>Action: <\/strong>Striker-fired<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finish: <\/strong>Tenifer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> 16+1<\/li>\n<li><strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $399<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_69180\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-30-at-2.09.39-PM.png\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"new-walther-creed-q5-match-pistols-shot-show-2017\" title=\"New Walther Creed and Q5 Match Pistols\u2014SHOT Show 2017\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69180\" title=\"New Walther Creed and Q5 Match Pistols\u2014SHOT Show 2017\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-69180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-30-at-2.09.39-PM-400x271.png\" alt=\"New Walther Creed and Q5 Match Pistols\u2014SHOT Show 2017\" width=\"400\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-30-at-2.09.39-PM-400x271.png 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-30-at-2.09.39-PM-150x102.png 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-30-at-2.09.39-PM-768x521.png 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-30-at-2.09.39-PM.png 854w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-69180\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Q5 Match from Walther is an optics-ready powerhouse ready for the range. Image courtesy of Walther.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Specs (Q5 Match)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chambering:<\/strong> 9mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Barrel:<\/strong> 5 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>OA Length: <\/strong>1 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong>9 ounces<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grips:<\/strong> Integral<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sights:<\/strong> Fixed<\/li>\n<li><strong>Action:<\/strong> Striker-fired<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finish: <\/strong>Tenifer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity: <\/strong>15+1<\/li>\n<li><strong>MSRP: <\/strong>$849<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Impression<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_69178\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-30-at-2.08.30-PM.png\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"new-walther-creed-q5-match-pistols-shot-show-2017\" title=\"New Walther Creed and Q5 Match Pistols\u2014SHOT Show 2017\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69178\" title=\"New Walther Creed and Q5 Match Pistols\u2014SHOT Show 2017\" class=\"size-full wp-image-69178\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-30-at-2.08.30-PM.png\" alt=\"New Walther Creed and Q5 Match Pistols\u2014SHOT Show 2017\" width=\"1200\" height=\"701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-30-at-2.08.30-PM.png 1200w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-30-at-2.08.30-PM-150x88.png 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-30-at-2.08.30-PM-400x234.png 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-30-at-2.08.30-PM-768x449.png 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-30-at-2.08.30-PM-1024x598.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-69178\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The author had a chance to go hands on with the Creed and the Q5 Match at SHOW Show 2017.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Price &amp; Availability<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waltherarms.com\/\" campaign=\"WaltherPistols\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.waltherarms.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To purchase a Walther pistol on GunsAmerica.com, click this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.htm?T=walther%20pistol&amp;ltid-all=1&amp;as=365&amp;cid=728&amp;ns=0&amp;numberperpage=50&amp;\" campaign=\"WaltherPistolsonGA\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.htm?T=walther%20pistol&amp;ltid-all=1&amp;as=365&amp;cid=728&amp;ns=0&amp;numberperpage=50&amp;<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 pistol and the competition-ready Q5 Match.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":69178,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_specdata_upc":"","_specdata_placement":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7,226,902],"tags":[187,132,102,904,466],"featured":[],"hunt365":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-69176","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-gunsamerica-authors","8":"category-clay-martin","9":"category-shot-show-2017","10":"tag-9mm","11":"tag-buzz","12":"tag-feature-articles","13":"tag-shot-show-2017","14":"tag-walther"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>New Walther Creed and Q5 Match Pistols\u2014SHOT Show 2017<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"New Walther Creed and Q5 Match Pistols\u2014SHOT Show 2017 - Authors\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/new-walther-creed-q5-match-pistols-shot-show-2017\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"New Walther Creed and Q5 Match Pistols\u2014SHOT Show 2017\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"To say that Walther has a reputation for quality would be an astounding understatement. 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