Walther PDP Pro-X Compact

Walther PDP Pro-X Compact: Steve and Caleb’s Range Impressions

Steve and Caleb from Brownells take a closer look at the Walther PDP Pro-X Compact before shooting it on steel. Both explain that they have limited experience with Walther handguns, making this an opportunity to share fresh impressions.

The session focuses on features, handling, and their experience shooting the pistol with iron sights.

Compact Configuration and Compensator

Caleb introduces the Pro-X Compact and explains that the compensator adds length ahead of the compact slide.

They return to the compensator after shooting, with both reporting a noticeable reduction in muzzle movement during the session.

Adjustable Sights and Optics-Ready Slide

The example shown has an optics-ready slide, but Steve and Caleb use its iron sights throughout the video. Caleb makes a sight adjustment before filming, and Steve comments favorably on the compact adjustable rear sight.

They also discuss Walther’s optic plate request process as they understand it at the time of filming.

Magazines, Grip, and Backstraps

The pistol shown includes three magazines, a magazine loader, and interchangeable backstraps. Steve confirms that he used the loader and found it helpful.

Both hosts like the grip’s texture and shape. The backstraps become a point of discussion again when they consider how fit affects Caleb’s hand placement.

Controls and Trigger Impressions

Steve and Caleb discuss the accessible magazine release, its reversible configuration, and the ambidextrous slide catch.

Their initial assessment of the striker-fired trigger is positive, describing it as a decent trigger before moving to live fire.

Shooting Steel with Iron Sights

Both hosts take turns on the plate rack. Steve finds the pistol fairly easy to shoot with its sights, while Caleb notes that his recent experience has mostly involved handgun optics.

They acknowledge their own missed shots and describe needing time to reacquaint themselves with tracking the front sight.

Thumb Placement and Slide Lockback

After the slide fails to lock open during one string, Caleb identifies his thumb resting on the slide catch. He attributes that instance to his grip rather than a mechanical problem.

Steve suggests trying a larger backstrap, and they discuss how gloves can make contact with the controls less noticeable.

Compensator and Overall Impressions

Steve and Caleb describe the pistol as well behaved during firing and agree that the compensator’s effect is noticeable.

Their overall impression is favorable. The video provides a casual first look at the Walther PDP Pro-X Compact, with their comments grounded in that range session