Walther PPQ SC (Subcompact) 9mm

I first heard of the Walther PPQ SC 9mm when I saw this video from TheFireArmGuy Youtube Channel:

10 rnd mag = shorter grip = no pinky

I was especially excited about this with the way I felt about the ergonomics of the PPQ 22lr which I had already purchased previously and enjoyed.

I bought this from Denny at Red Dot for $578 in March 2018.  Being a member, I get a 10% discount on purchases.

After carrying for this for one day, I did end up going back to my Glock43.  I was a little disappointed with its concealability compared to the Glock 43.  While its grip was short, it still was quite thick which isn't surprising with it being a double stack handgun.

The trigger on this is outstanding.  Even better than the pyramid trigger I put on the Glock 43.  The stock sights on this aren't so great, but not terrible.  I did have to adjust the rear sight as I was consistently shooting left about 1 inch at 7.5 yards.

The extendced grip mag takes it to 15 rounds.
But that's too long for pocket carry. Fine for a
backup mag through.

The grip is outstanding, but for concealability like I said, just too big with its thickness.  The shortness of the grip is fine, but it's quite a bit thicker.

With the backup 15 round mag inserted, it's practically a full size handgun. You get a really good grip with the pinky included.

Here is a side by side comparison of the Walther PPQ SC compared to my Springfield Hellcat.

The top component in each side by side,
is the Walther with the lower being the
Springfield Hellcat.

The small mag on the Walther holds 10(+1) and the extended backup mag holds 15.

Compare that to the Hellcat's 11(+1) and the extended backup mag that holds 13.  So the Hellcat totally wins on size and capacity for CC.

The sights on the Hellcat are superior to the stock sights in the Walther SC. However I didn't see an easy way to adjust the windage of the rear sights on the Hellcat, I think you'd need to use a press or something.  So that's something to consider on the Walther.  You can adjust them using an allen key at the range, to get them sighted in just the way you want.


 One thing that I really like on these Walther mags is the red follower.  It makes it super easy to see the round count I have loaded in the magazine.  When the follower is black or even blue it's difficult to see when I lose count and I'm wondering if I have any more to load by looking at the back.

I wish Springfield would have done that on the Hellcat since they started the design of the gun with the mag.  But I just have to be better at counting when I load.

Accuracy (at 25 yards or less): Good

No Tritium on the stock sights, but I like the shape of the
rear sights, and they are adjustable for windage.
Which I needed.  It was shooting left for me out of the box.

Weight: Light (It's all polymer)

Recoil: Significant

Ergonomics: Superior!
Trigger quality: 9

I did several comparisons on trigger crispness compared to the Hellcat, and I still think the Walther PPQ SC had a slight edge on the wall and break.  Not a ton, but enough to appreciate the lighter wall/break on the Walther.  

This trigger is probably the best trigger I own in a sub compact.  Love it.  I use this as my "truck gun" instead of CC, and I'm happy with that.