Photos by Michael Anschuetz
April 22, 2019
By Eric R. Poole
Tired of Polymer? Some days, in this job, I am, too. I’m very familiar with Walther’s line of PPQ polymer-framed models, so I wasn’t prepared for the enhanced shootability of Walther’s new Q5 Match SF.
It is not just the new steel frame that caught my attention, it’s the pistol’s assemblage. It’s the lightened slide, the tacky wrap-around grip, the stipple-like texturing, the 17-round magazine and the flared magwell. Each component helps to make this pistol feel like it’s not moving in your hands when burning down targets. Replace the rear sight plate with a mini red dot and a day at the range gets even better....
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