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\"Walther's<\/a>

Walther is a little late to the CCW party, but the PPQ SC makes up for it.<\/p><\/div>\n

The explosion of the concealed carry market has meant nothing but good news for gun nuts. Between micro 380s, single-stack 9mms, and snub-nosed wheel guns, there\u2019s no shortage of options for those looking to take responsibility for their personal safety.<\/p>\n

Gun manufacturers have been more than happy to oblige, though some have been quicker than others. Walther is among the last of the major handgun companies to offer a subcompact semi-auto, but, as the old saying goes, good things come to those who wait. (Also, better late than never.)<\/p>\n

\"Walther's<\/a>

The PPQ SC comes with lots of extra goodies, including a 15-round magazine.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Walther PPQ Sub-Compact is a CCW take on the company\u2019s legendary self-defense handgun. It retains the same great trigger and industry-leading ergonomics as the original PPQ while making a few internal changes (improvements? more on that below) to correct for its diminutive stature. If you\u2019ve been looking for a carry pistol with more capacity than the single-stack alternatives, the PPQ SC is worth a look.<\/p>\n

Spec Sheet<\/strong><\/h1>\n

CALIBER<\/strong>: 9mm
\nBARREL LENGTH<\/strong>: 3.5″
\nTRIGGER PULL<\/strong>: 5.6 LBS
\nTRIGGER TRAVEL<\/strong>: 0.4″
\nTRIGGER RESET<\/strong>: 0.1\u201d
\nCAPACITY<\/strong>: 10 RDS\/15 RDS
\nOVERALL LENGTH<\/strong>: 6.6″
\nHEIGHT<\/strong>: 4.4″
\nWIDTH<\/strong>: 1.3″
\nWEIGHT EMPTY<\/strong>: 21.2 OZ
\nSAFETY<\/strong>: 3 AUTO
\nSLIDE STOP<\/strong>: Ambidextrous
\nMAG RELEASE<\/strong>: Reversable<\/p>\n

Walter offers two additional models along with the standard version I tested. The W\/XS F8 Nights Sights<\/a> edition comes with a pair of all-metal tritium\/photoluminescent sights instead of polymer sights, and the Law Enforcement edition comes with night sights and an extra magazine.<\/p>\n

Walther doesn\u2019t list an MSRP on their website, but you can find the standard version on GunsAmerica<\/a> for just under $600.<\/p>\n

\"Walther's<\/a>

The package includes an extended backstrap along with an ambi mag release button.<\/p><\/div>\n

All models come with 10 and 15-round magazines, a speed loader, an extended backstrap, and a reversable mag release button. The PPQ SC isn\u2019t cheap, but Walther includes a few extras you won\u2019t find in more budget-friendly CCW packages.<\/p>\n

Features \u2013 Trigger, Ergonomics, Sights<\/strong><\/h1>\n

You know what else you won\u2019t find included with most of those handguns? Decent triggers. But that\u2019s what you get with the PPQ SC. I suspected I would like the trigger when I noticed that Walther lists the pull weight, travel distance, and reset distance in the spec sheet on their website. Walther\u2019s German engineers have for years prided themselves on their out-of-the-box triggers, and the SC maintains that legacy.<\/p>\n

\"Walther's<\/a>

For a stock trigger, the SC’s is excellent.<\/p><\/div>\n

On the model I received, the first third of the 0.4-inch pre-travel takes up loose slack, followed by greater, even resistance until the clean, 5.7-pound break. The reset is right on the money at 0.1 inches, and, like the trigger break, it\u2019s crisp and tactile.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll have to judge for yourself, but I see no need for an aftermarket trigger kit. There\u2019s obviously an economic benefit here, but there\u2019s a legal one as well. Many, including myself, worry that a modified trigger could become a liability in the legal aftermath of a self-defense situation. The PPQ SC lets you avoid that dilemma entirely, which makes the extra $150 you\u2019ll spend on Walther\u2019s offering look smaller and smaller.<\/p>\n

The PPQ SC is indeed smaller than its forefather, but Walther managed not to sacrifice any of its ergonomic superiority. Walther\u2019s handguns are well-known for comfort, and even this sub-compact variety feels great. The deep beaver tail, the basket-weave texturing, the ample, double-stack grip, and the molded-in finger grooves combine to provide an excellent shooting experience.<\/p>\n

\"Walther's<\/a>

I’m not aware of a more comfortable gun designed for concealed carry.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Walther's<\/a>

The extended slide stop\/release lever also makes reloading a breeze.<\/p><\/div>\n

My pinky floats off the end of the grip while using the 10-round magazine (I hate this), but Walther offers a magazine extension for folks with the same pet peeve. The SC package also comes with an extended backstrap for those with, especially large paws.<\/p>\n

While the trigger and ergonomics both receive five stars, the sights on the standard version are a mixed bag. The three-dot design is simple and easy to see, and the adjustable rear sight came in handy the first day at the range. But the polymer construction is cause for concern. The adjustment mechanism should keep the rear sight from drifting, but both front and rear are susceptible to damage from a drop on a concrete surface. If this concerns you, there\u2019s an easy fix: the night sight edition only runs about $50 more than the standard.<\/p>\n

\"Walther's<\/a>

The front sight on the standard version works well, though it isn’t adjustable.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Walther's<\/a>

The rear sight is easy to adjust for windage with an Allen wrench.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Walther's<\/a>

The sight picture on the standard model is more than adequate for daytime shooting.<\/p><\/div>\n

Nitty Gritty \u2013 Changes from the PPQ<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The PPQ SC might look like a cut-down PPQ, but a closer inspection reveals that Walther made several internal changes from their flagship handgun.<\/p>\n

\"Walther's<\/a>

Breakdown is a simple process.<\/p><\/div>\n

The biggest changes are found inside the slide. Rather than milling the slide to incorporate the firing pin, striker block, etc, the PPQ SC uses a polymer insert to hold these pieces in place. I reached out to Walther\u2019s Director of Product Development, Bret Vorhees, who explained that they designed the handgun in this way to better accommodate assembly and basic armorer functions. While it doesn\u2019t improve the pistol\u2019s performance, it also doesn\u2019t decrease performance in any way, and the PPQ SC is held to the same testing standards as all other PPQs.<\/p>\n

\"Walther's<\/a>

The PPQ SC resembles the PPQ until you look under the hood. (Disregard the gunk — I hadn’t had a chance to clean it.)<\/p><\/div>\n

Other changes to the SC include an internal extractor, a loaded chamber peephole, and a steel guide rod.<\/p>\n

If you already own a PPQ, you should also note that the 15-round magazines are not interchangeable. The magazine springs on the SC mags are stronger to account for the lighter slide and faster cyclic rate, and Walther helpfully stamps \u201cSC\u201d on the bottom of those magazines.<\/p>\n

Performance<\/strong><\/h1>\n

So, how\u2019d it do?<\/p>\n

\"Walther's<\/a>

Shooting the SC is a pleasure, especially with Hornady’s self-defense ammunition.<\/p><\/div>\n

First, the good. (It\u2019s mostly good). The PPQ SC is a pleasure to shoot. The ergonomic design virtually eliminated the learning curve usually necessary with sub-compacts, and the trigger helped me put shots on target immediately.<\/p>\n

To test this, rather than running through my usual set of T&E drills, I tried something more challenging. The FBI revamped their handgun qualification course about five years back, and I\u2019ve been wanting to give it a try. It isn\u2019t a difficult course of fire, but I figured a new handgun would add a sufficiently large monkey wrench to make things interesting.<\/p>\n

\"Walther's<\/a>

It’s always a good day at the range (no tripods were harmed in the taking of this picture).<\/p><\/div>\n

The course of fire consists of 60 rounds spread across five stages from 3, 5, 7, 15, and 25 yards. Agents are supposed to complete each stage from concealment, which isn\u2019t something I was prepared to attempt with an unfamiliar handgun and no appropriate holster, and I took that into account when timing my strings of fire at each distance.<\/p>\n

I won\u2019t get into the details of each stage, but the course requires shooting with strong and weak hands, reloading, and shooting from concealment. Agents shoot at a QIT-99<\/a>, which I approximated with a man-sized target.<\/p>\n

\"Walther's<\/a>

All shots landed on-target.<\/p><\/div>\n

Again, this isn\u2019t a particularly difficult qualification, and I nixed the most difficult part (drawing from concealment), but my ability to put all sixty rounds where they needed to go speaks to the PPQ SC\u2019s intuitive design. Even with the handicaps I gave myself, I\u2019m not confident I could have achieved these results with competing CCW handguns.<\/p>\n

Next, I tested for accuracy from 7 and 15 yards with two different loads from both Hornady and Sig Sauer. You can judge for yourself, but I found the results to be more than acceptable for a sub-compact semi-auto. I\u2019ve included the ammunition details in the caption of each image.<\/p>\n

\"Walther's<\/a>

Hornady “American Gunner” 115g XTP (7 yards left, 15 yards right).<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Walther's<\/a>

Hornady “Critical Defense” 115g FTX (7 yards left, 15 yards right).<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Walther's<\/a>

Sig Sauer 147g FMJ (7 yards left, 15 yards right).<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Walther's<\/a>

Sig Sauer “V-Crown” 124g JHP (7 yards left, 15 yards right).<\/p><\/div>\n

The gun also passed the limp wrist test and reliably cycled rapid fire sequences and full magazines.<\/p>\n

Now for the bad(ish). The first few times I took the PPQ SC to the range, the gun failed to return to battery on several occasions. That can happen if the shooter doesn\u2019t have a firm hold on the handgun, but it occurred frequently enough to rule out user error. This is obviously a concern on a CCW, so I reached out to Walther.<\/p>\n

They said that the magazine sleeve could be slightly out of spec, so they sent me a new one and I took it out to the range. I\u2019m pleased to say the gun ran flawlessly\u2014it never failed to return to battery with any of the loads I tested.<\/p>\n

Even though Walther correctly diagnosed the problem, I wanted to mention it because it highlights what can happen when a handgun incorporates new design elements. Sometimes kinks need to be worked out. That being said, Walther is a highly-regarded, well-established company (founded in 1908), and I have no concerns about the quality of their products or processes. Their customer service is also top-notch, so if you have any trouble, they\u2019ll make it right.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h1>\n

 <\/p>\n\"Walther's<\/a>\n

It\u2019s always dangerous to recommend a specific concealed carry handgun. Everyone is different, and what feels good in my hand might not feel the same in yours. But if I had to recommend a sight-unseen CCW, I\u2019d probably recommend the PPQ SC. It\u2019s an ergonomic masterpiece with a great trigger and 10+1-round capacity. It isn\u2019t much wider than its single-stack competition, which makes it concealable for all but the smallest of stature. The night sight model is reasonably priced, and all controls are ambidextrous.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a handgun that covers all the bases and does it well, check out Walther\u2019s new offering.<\/p>\n***Shop GunsAmerica for your next Walther***<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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