Walther PPQ 45 M2 .45 ACP, 4.25" — Tenifer Slide, Quick Defense Trigger, 10+1, German-Made
This German-made Walther PPQ 45 M2 stands out as the first Walther-branded service pistol line chambered in .45 ACP. It features the standard 4.25-inch, non-threaded configuration, Tenifer-treated slide, and the factory Quick Defense trigger with short reset. Extended ambidextrous slide-stop levers, a reversible push-button magazine release, and a MIL-STD-1913 three-slot accessory rail round out a feature set built for practical use. This example bears CIP proofs and DE 2021 frame marking, with import marks from Walther Arms, Fort Smith, AR.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The slide and frame show very minor scuffing marks from use.
What’s Included
- Walther factory hard case with PPQ M2 .45 AUTO 4.25" label
- Walther PPQ 45 Pistols Safety & Instruction Manual
- Spare interchangeable backstrap (uninstalled)
- 1x 10-round steel magazine
The PPQ 45 M2 pairs a steel, Tenifer-finished slide with a black polymer frame to deliver a full-size .45 platform with a 10+1 capacity. This configuration uses the M2 control layout with a reversible push-button magazine release, complemented by extended ambidextrous slide-stop levers for easy operation from either side.
Walther’s Quick Defense trigger is a central feature, offering approximately 0.4-inch travel, a short reset, and a listed 5.6 trigger weight. As a striker-fired design with a trigger safety and three automatic safeties, it provides a consistent pull across every shot.
Ergonomics include cross-directional grip texture and interchangeable backstraps, with a spare backstrap included. Front and rear slide serrations aid manipulation, while the 3-dot sight system combines a white-dot blade front with a windage-adjustable, dovetailed rear.
The pistol incorporates a MIL-STD-1913 three-slot accessory rail for mounting compatible lights or lasers. Markings include CIP N and Ulmer antler proofs, DE, MADE IN GERMANY, and WALTHER ARMS FORT SMITH, AR. A note of serial formatting discrepancy (letter I vs numeral 1) was observed between documentation and markings.