Walther PPS

[Atrain]

I have been considering the PPS in 9mm for carry and was wondering if anyone here has feedback. I carry the USP 45 compact now and I'm looking for something thin and light. I have big hands and like that you can get an 8 rd mag for the PPS so my pinky isn't swinging in the wind.

[spleify]

My EDC is a Walther PPS and I love it. I also have 7 and 8 round mags for it and definitely like the 8 rounders better.

Its light and thin like you mentioned and is very comfortable.

Shoot one and you'll love it. If we ever get out together your welcome to try mine.

[Atrain]

Thanks Spleify! I'm glad to hear you like it. I looked at a Kahr P9 today too and it was okay. I liked the trigger on the PPS better. The only Kahr I've fired jammed like crazy. Maybe they are built better now but I'm leery. They did not have the M&P Shield in stock which was the other one I wanted to fondle. I really liked the PPS though so thanks for the reply. Looking forward to getting access to the trading post again...

Cheers,

Atrain

[spleify]

I dont have any knowledge of the Shield but I've heard they are real nice too. I have hundreds and hundreds of rounds through my PPS with absolutely no issues at all

[Busta Prima]

The only experience I've had with the PPS is from a friend who loves it who let me shoot his. I liked everything about it except the trigger pull seems extremely light for a DAO pistol. I either want a safety or a heavier trigger on an EDC weapon.

I really like the trigger on my Kahr P9. Yes, it's long and heavy but very smooth and even. As for the Kahr jamming, can you elaborate? The only thing I don't like about it is if you rack the slide on a mag it jams up a lot. I complained to Kahr thinking it was just MY gun but they said because of the size and design, you have to only use the slide release. They all do it. Racking the slide is evidentally NOT recommended. Other than that I believe the Kahr P9 is top notch.

Now my friend with the PPS as his EDC is an FFL and he's watching the XDS and the M&P Sheild go through his hands to customers and his mouth is watering. He's thinking of giving one of those a try.

So am I.

[Atrain]

That Kahr I shot was back in 2006. I don't recall what model it was. I can't really elaborate other than the thing would fire a few times and then jam. It could have been a maintenance issue I suppose. I preferred the PPS anyway and the feedback I have been reading has been quite positive. I also like that 8 rd mag to extend the grip a little more. I'm on the hunt...Thanks again for the replies!

[mtnrider]

I have all 3 of these, the PPS, Shield, and XDs so if you have any specific questions let me know.

My quick take on them.

XDs: I am a big XD fan, love the the guns and own several. Love the XDs grip and feel, fits my hand very well. Very manageable for a 45. You've only got 5 + 1 so you need to make them count. Probably the best "feeling" gun of the group. However, it is a "finicky" gun for many. I don't completely trust it as a carry gun (which it is intended to be) It's been pretty reliable for me but I have had a few hiccups and it is difficult to reliably manualy chamber a round. If you needed to use it in a SD roll and you had a jam your probably done. Others have reported no problems but it is the least reliable of the 3 in my opinion.

PPS: Another gun I love the grip on. (really like the textured grips). This gun has been 100% flawless for me with the exception of my first backstrap would not lock properly. Walther sent me a new one and it has worked fine, The down side of this design is that it snaps into place and is not pinned. If it does come loose the gun will not fire. One other small complaint for me are the mag release is not what I am used to but it is very functional. My wife actually prefers it but when you have 8 pistols with thumb release and one without it just something you have to be aware of. Magazines seem a little more difficult to load by hand then the others. Feels like sharper edges on them. Just a minor complaint.

Shield: Not a big fan of the shield grips. A little too rounded for me and the gun doesn't feel as secure in my hand as the other 2. I did add a Hogue handall jr and it seems to help. Gun has been flawless and probably the best trigger of the 3. It's also the cheapest of the 3. That's about all I can say about it, can't fault it in any way.

Hope that helps and if you have any other questions let me know.


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[Atrain]

Excellent, thanks for sharing your feedback. I'm pretty much sold on the PPS at this point but I will try to find a Shield to handle before I make a decision. Thanks again to all that replied!

[spleify]

I dont think you can go wrong with either one. Good luck

[agentutah]

I carry the PPS and researched the optimum concealed carry weapon for a "normal" person. This weapon is awesome . I would stay with the later versions as they seem to function better. I have tracked the market on these and now is a great time buy. I would stick with 9mm.