Description
Walther took the already excellent PDP platform and built it out for the competition crowd, and the result is one of the best values in a match-grade striker gun. The headline feature here is the Dynamic Performance Trigger, a flat-faced metal trigger that cuts down take-up, lightens the pull to right around 5 pounds, and gives you a short, crisp reset. Pair that with a 5-inch barrel in a 1:9 twist and you have a pistol that rewards good fundamentals with tight groups at distance.
Built for Fast Splits and Faster Reloads
The full-size polymer frame wears Walther's Performance Duty Texture, which grips your hand without chewing it up during long range sessions. Down at the base, an aluminum magwell funnels magazines home on reloads, and the included mags wear aluminum basepads made to work with it. You get three magazines total, two 18-rounders and one 20-rounder, which is enough to run a full stage or a training class without constant topping off. One thing worth knowing: the magwell is designed around those aluminum basepads, so standard polymer-basepad PDP mags won't seat with it installed.
PDP Match Slide and Sight Setup
Up top, the Tennifer-coated steel slide features lightening cuts that trim weight and speed up cycling, plus Walther's SuperTerrain serrations that give you a solid grab even with sweaty or gloved hands. The slide comes factory cut for optics, so mounting a micro red dot is a plate swap rather than a trip to a machine shop, and the adjustable rear sight setup works well if you'd rather run irons. At 8.5 inches long and about 26.9 ounces empty, it balances nicely in the hand without feeling like a boat anchor. Whether you're getting into USPSA, sharpening your skills at the range, or just want a full-size 9mm with a top-shelf trigger, the PDP Match delivers.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Walther Arms
- Model: PDP Match Full Size
- MPN: 2872595
- UPC: 723364228841
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Striker-Fired Semi-Auto
- Barrel Length: 5 inches
- Twist Rate: 1:9
- Overall Length: 8.5 inches
- Height: 5.7 inches
- Weight (Empty Mag): 26.9 oz
- Frame Material: Polymer
- Slide: Tennifer-Coated Steel, Optics Ready
- Trigger: Dynamic Performance Trigger, approx. 5 lb pull
- Capacity: 18 and 20 Rounds
- Safety: Firing Pin/Trigger Block (3 Auto Safeties)
What’s Included
- Walther PDP Match 9mm 5" pistol
- Two 18-round magazines with aluminum basepads
- One 20-round magazine with aluminum basepad
- Aluminum magwell
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mount a red dot on the Walther PDP Match?
Yes, the slide comes cut for optics from the factory, so no milling is required. Walther uses a plate-based mounting system, so you'll pick up the adapter plate that matches your specific red dot's footprint. Most popular micro red dots are covered.
How many magazines come with the PDP Match 5"?
This model ships with three magazines: two 18-round mags and one 20-round mag, all fitted with aluminum basepads. That's a nice touch since you can run a full match stage or class without buying extras on day one.
Will my standard PDP magazines work with the magwell installed?
Not with the factory polymer basepads. The flared aluminum magwell is designed around the aluminum basepads that come on the included mags, so standard-basepad magazines won't seat properly with the magwell in place. You can either swap basepads on your existing mags or remove the magwell if you prefer.
Is the PDP Match trigger really that different from a standard PDP?
It's a noticeable upgrade. The Dynamic Performance Trigger is a flat-faced metal trigger with reduced take-up, a lighter pull around 5 pounds, and a shorter reset than the standard Performance Duty Trigger. It's widely considered one of the best factory triggers on any striker-fired pistol, and it's a big part of what makes this gun shoot so flat and fast.







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