The Walther PPQ M2 Q5 Match is a competition-focused 9mm pistol built around a 5-inch barrel and a pre-cut optic-ready slide. At 1.74 lbs (27.9 oz) with a polymer frame and matte black Tenifer slide finish, it handles well for full-day match use. Capacity is 15+1 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Caliber: 9mm Luger (9x19 Para) 
• Barrel Length: 5 inches 
• Capacity: 15+1 rounds 
• Weight: 1.74 lbs (27.9 oz) 
• Action: Double Action (DAO) 
• Overall Length: 8.1 inches 
• Height: 5.3 inches 
• Frame Material: Polymer 
• Finish: Black (Matte Black Tenifer Slide) 
• Sights: Fiber Optic Front, Adjustable Rear 
• Grip: Finger Grooved Black Interchangeable Backstrap 
• Safety: 3 Auto Safeties (Firing Pin Safety, Trigger Safety, Drop Safety) 
• UPC: 723364215940 
• Manufacturer Part Number: 2846926 
• Condition: New in Box 
   

Features 

The 5-inch barrel provides a longer sight radius and better velocity compared to compact variants. The optic-ready slide accepts red dot sights directly. The fiber optic front and adjustable rear sights are there for backup or for shooters who prefer irons. The interchangeable backstrap system lets you fit the grip to your hand with three different sizes. Trigger pull measures 5.6 lbs with 0.4 inches of travel and a short reset, which suits the fast follow-up shots that IDPA and USPSA demand. Three automatic safeties (firing pin, trigger, drop) operate passively. 
 

Usage 

Built for competition: IDPA, USPSA, and similar action-shooting formats where trigger feel and optic readiness matter. The Tenifer finish holds up well in field conditions and resists corrosion. Less suited as a carry gun given the 8.1-inch overall length, but as a dedicated match pistol it covers most bases.

The PPQ M2 Q5 Match Gen 2 gets strong marks from competition shooters. Ergonomics come up consistently. The grip shape and control placement feel natural to most hands, and the interchangeable backstraps let you dial in the fit. The trigger is the most frequently praised feature: short reset, crisp break, consistent pull that translates well to timed stages.

Accuracy is another recurring positive, with users reporting tight groups at competition distances. The optic-mounting options and the ability to run the gun with or without a red dot add flexibility. Build quality is generally described as solid, and reliability under extended range use holds up.

On the critical side, the price relative to other competition pistols gets discussed. Opinions split on whether the feature set justifies the cost. Beginners sometimes note an adjustment period compared to more common handgun designs. The long slide makes it unsuitable for carry, but that is by design for a match gun.

Overall, experienced competition shooters tend to rate it highly; the feedback is more mixed from those coming to it from a carry background.