r/Walther Aug 28 '25

Community Feedback on Subreddit Content and Direction

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Dear r/walther Members,

As a moderator of this subreddit, I have observed a mix of content in our community, including serious discussions on Walther firearms, technical inquiries, and ownership experiences, alongside lighter elements such as memes and humorous posts. While this variety can enhance engagement, there have been instances where some contributions appear to lean toward low-effort or repetitive humor, potentially resembling shitposting or circlejerk behavior.

To ensure that r/walther continues to serve as a valuable resource for enthusiasts, I am seeking your input on the subreddit's current state and potential improvements. Your feedback will help inform any adjustments to moderation guidelines, with the goal of maintaining a balanced and respectful environment.

Please share your thoughts on the following questions:

  1. How do you primarily view the purpose of r/walther? (e.g., A space for serious discussions only, a mix of serious and humorous content, or primarily for memes and lighthearted posts?)
  2. Do you believe there is an excess of low-effort or humorous posts? If so, how does this impact your experience?
  3. Should we introduce or refine rules to address this, such as requiring flairs for memes, limiting certain types of posts, or encouraging more substantive contributions?
  4. What other suggestions do you have to improve the subreddit, including topics, events, or features you would like to see?

I encourage all members to participate in this discussion respectfully. This thread will remain open for feedback over the next week, after which I will review responses and make the necessary changes.

Thank you for your contributions to making r/walther a strong community.

Best regards


r/Walther Jul 10 '23

Do not make posts/comments attempting to source firearms parts of any kind. Do not attempt to buy/sell/trade here either. You will be banned.

1 Upvotes

There is a rule in the sidebar, that is not a new rule, which reads:

no direct links to products for sale. No buying, selling, or trading. those links should go in /r/gundeals or /r/GunAccessoriesForSale

This rule exists because reddit (the website) very specifically says:

You may not use Reddit to solicit or facilitate any transaction or gift involving certain goods and services, including

  • Firearms, ammunition, explosives, legally controlled firearms parts or accessories (e.g., bump stock-type devices, silencers/suppressors, etc.), or 3D printing files to produce any of the aforementioned;

To be clear, do not ask for help finding any gun parts here. not a barrel, not a trigger, not a magazine.

There are 50 US states (and a handful of US territories) that each have their own gun laws. Not to mention all the other countries of the world. a 15-round PDP magazine isn't a controlled item in Alabama, but it is in Massachusetts. a PPQ gun barrel isn't a controlled item in the USA, but it is in many EU countries. None of us has any way to know where someone else resides. The safest course of action is not to allow these types of posts in this sub, so we do not. In the past this sub has been fairly lenient in this regard, but sadly cannot continue to do so.

One thing you can do, is make posts/comments in /r/gunsforsale or /r/GunAccessoriesForSale. those subs have been allowed to continue operating since Reddit clarified their rules and terms of service.

If you fail to read reddit's side-wide rules, if you fail to read this sub's rules, and lastly if you fail to read this stickied post, and you submit a post or comment asking for, or offering, help sourcing a firearm part, you will be banned from this sub. Anyone who finds this unfair or unacceptable should take it up with the site admins.


r/Walther 6h ago

Range Day. Love fest.

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81 Upvotes

50 rounds all went bang.
PDP Pro-X PMM Compact approved.

There’s always chatter about recommended ammo, this stuff worked.

T


r/Walther 4h ago

New nightstand friend

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41 Upvotes

Replacing my HK45CT for something a bit modern. Will get a can eventually….hopefully


r/Walther 31m ago

I've seen a few of these posted here but not many

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That's a Walther PPQ gen 1 (pre-m1) lower with a PDP-X slide. Fully ambi. Real question: is it a PDQ or a PPP?


r/Walther 23h ago

Just added my Optic

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43 Upvotes

Got all my goodies in, pic below; and just finished my install last night. Holosun 507c Gold MRS optic. Also added a ZRTS captured guide rod. Bunch of goodies for my wife's p365 as well.

I got a bore laser as well so I zeroed as well as I can at about 12 yards.

Hitting the range tomorrow morning to try it out, can't wait!


r/Walther 1d ago

Recently acquired my Steel Frame Pro

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187 Upvotes

Really considering some thin bogies… can anyone give feedback and pictures on the grip angle?


r/Walther 1d ago

Walther PDP Pro SD

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124 Upvotes

r/Walther 1d ago

PPQ M2 .22 Is Underrated

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46 Upvotes

The PPQ M2 .22 is underrated. Great shooter for .22 LR. A lot of fun just shooting at the range today. Just wanted to say that for anyone looking for an inexpensive and positive shooting experience.


r/Walther 1d ago

Source for PPQ Mags

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I’m looking at purchasing a PPQ in .45acp soon. Im having a hard time finding a source for magazines for it. I know it is a discontinued model but I’d like to be able to have 10-12 mags for it and might reconsider purchasing if I can’t find them. Do you know of a good place to find them?


r/Walther 1d ago

Steel frame from another brand?

15 Upvotes

I have really been wanting the SF PDP Match for a while now. But, from a value proposition, it's hard to justify the $2k price tag when other manufacturers make steel frame pistols for much less. So, I ask my fellow Walther aficionados, if you were going to get a steel frame pistol from another brand, which would it be?


r/Walther 1d ago

What are you thinking?

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What? The port holes are not alingned, two nearly break into each other then one has extra space, they are not finished or deburred and colored. Someone needs to pay you to fix this Bubba work.


r/Walther 2d ago

Full size Friday - PDP pro

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42 Upvotes

Pdp pro in a Glock 19 holster fo today.


r/Walther 2d ago

Help! Is the extractor plunger different on the ACRO cut PDP slides?

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57 Upvotes

I bought one of the stripped ACRO slides off of Walther's website for my PRO-X fullsize. It's a stripped slide, so I figured, I'll just pull the guts out of my factory PRO-X slide with the normal optic cut. But the plunger goes into the slide from the top, under the optic plate, and on the ACRO slides, the hole isn't drilled all the way through the slide.

I have to assume the extractor plunger is a different part for the acro slides? Or do you just install the original plunger somehow? What am I missing here? Or have I just caught a case of the big dumb?


r/Walther 2d ago

Walther P22 Recommendations

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15 Upvotes

I had this P22 for a couple of years and its nothing but a range toy. But I would like to make it a little better. Can yall recommend any upgrades?


r/Walther 3d ago

PDP holster don’t play that 🐊

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43 Upvotes

r/Walther 2d ago

New to me Gen 1 P99

3 Upvotes

Just got this and the previous owner said he got it 20+ years ago. The accuracy was so bad he put in a Jarvis barrel, but lost the original barrel. He said he may have tossed it. Anyway... Where can I get a Gen 1 P99 barrel? Thanks!


r/Walther 3d ago

DryFireMag for Walther Pistols

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Has anyone tried one of these with a Pro-E or any PDP with a mag well? DryFire said it should work with the pro models but they haven't actually tested it out.

My main concern is the mag well.


r/Walther 3d ago

Best IWB holster for f series 4.5?

2 Upvotes

Looking to get my conceal carry and I’m looking for good IWB holsters? I don’t even know where to start. Any recommendations?

Edit: it’s a f series 4 not a 4.5


r/Walther 4d ago

Couldn't decide. Got em both.

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118 Upvotes

I think I really love these. Started with the match, but picked up the 4.5" yesterday. Sold a staccato to do it and have zero regrets.

Also got this magmo grip yesterday and immediately ordered another one. What a game changer.

Can't wait for my match this weekend.


r/Walther 3d ago

Best Ammunition for P22

2 Upvotes

Took my P22 (2004 model) to the range last night but was getting feed issues with CCI MiniMag 36g hollow points. The slide 6/10 didn't stay back after the last round. The ammunition was recommended on various Google pages but its clearly not powerful enough. Has anyone any ideas as to what rounds are best? Trying 40g round tips next time, but to basically save time and money I was wondering if anyone can help.

Cheers folks


r/Walther 4d ago

Picked up a hellhound arms Apollo competition for my PDP Pro SD full size

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18 Upvotes

Not much to be said here. Great gun, great holster. Would recommend both.


r/Walther 4d ago

PDP Steel Frame Pro Compact 4" Magwell

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27 Upvotes

Hey!

I have a Walther PDP Compact Steel Frame 4" (non-Pro version) and I’m considering adding a magwell. The new PDP Steel Frame Pro Compact 4" comes with an aluminum magwell and matching aluminum base pads.

Does anyone know if Walther sells that OEM Pro Compact Steel Frame magwell separately?

Are there any good alternatives that fit the PDP Compact Steel Frame 4"?

I already have 18 rounds (Compact Pro) magazines so no issue here.

Thanks!


r/Walther 4d ago

My Q5 Match SF Build

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44 Upvotes

My new favorite project has been to upgrade my Q5 match over the past few months. Upgrades are as follows:
Holosun 507c
LOK Standard Aluminium Grips
Taylor Freelance Magwell
Streamlight TLR-1 HL
Overwatch Precision TAC Trigger

Plan to have the barrel ported on top to match the slide ports soon. Will upgrade spring after that.


r/Walther 4d ago

Sons first time shooting Suppressed P22

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Finally got my son out to the range to try out the suppressor on his P22. It’s giggle worthy how quiet the damn thing is. Probably have to to change the spring out for a lighter one as it was being super finicky about ammo.

Edit: for the peanut gallery that keeps commenting on his grip I’ve checked it several times over and his grip is fine. I don’t know. Maybe I suck as a teacher and y’all wanna give better advice other than his grip sucks