DPT/ dynamic performance trigger on a PDP

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I have recently purchased a Walther PDP Pro SD compact with a 4.6” threaded barrel.
The main reason for the purchase is to retire Gen3 G19 Fauxland special as my primary EDC. The PDP is slightly smaller and shorter ( but a little fatter )and I was hoping to get similar performance / characteristics to the Roland special. In a smaller package.

Everyone on the gunweb is talking about the new Dynamic trigger on the PDP. On how good it is. Being a skeptic , I had to see firsthand.

The trigger on the Pro SD is probably one of the best factory triggers on a striker fired pistol. No brag, just fact.

Compared to the Glock , SW M&P, VP9, cz-P10, Timney Glock trigger, Apex triggers etc. it came out on top.

The trigger has a very short take-up, no creep, you hit a solid wall, breaks like a glass rod at about 3.5 lbs and has a short positive tactile reset.

In short, it’s awesome. For a factory trigger. The only thing negative about it is that it gave all my other striker fired guns a serious inferiority complex.

The Walther PDP Pro SD has easily become a new favorite.

Surprisingly, the Canik factory triggers came in close. But still not as good.

 

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As a suppressor host

I guess, the SD suffix denotes it original intent.

The PDP pro SD comes with a 4.6” threaded barrel in the standard 1/2x28 thread pitch.

Also comes with an additional recoil spring ( green) which I think is a 13lb spring for suppressed or compensated applications.

The pdp functioned reliably suppressed with the standard spring. And functioned reliably with a compensator with anemic 115 grain FMJ using the green spring. ( zev tech Glock compensator )

There’s no need to replace the striker , striker plunger spring , trigger return spring to get it to work with bulk / anemic range ammo( 115grains)

 

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The recoil impulse on the PDP is a bit snappier compared to a Glock 19 due to its higher bore axis.

I ended up with a micro compensator and a springco recoil management spring ( rms) as a replacement to the plastic ( okay , polymer ) guide rod.

With a zev tech comp , the PDP shot extremely flat like the Roland. But I didn’t want the extra bulk. The springco kit( red spring ) and the micro comp resulted in similar shooting characteristics to the Old Roland.

 

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Holster hunt.

New gun, another set of holsters. Lol

Funds are tough nowadays. I did my research first before getting a holster.

I ended up with an Adams Tactical Solutions kydex IWB holster that was custom made for the weapon/ light combo.

I have also opted for the stream light TLR-7A to maintain the theme that less is more.

 

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As for optics.

I decided to go with the holosun scs/ pdp specific sight.

Mounts directly to the slide. No adapters needed. Fits like the slide was milled specifically for this optic with no gaps.

The optic also sits low enough to 1/3 lowe co witness with the Glock like factory plastic sights. Which is perfect.

The ergonomics on the pdp was designed to provide a correct grip angle to help align the optics with the shooters eye.

The flare on the grip when pressed down with the pinky finger lowers the muzzle a bit to instantly bring the optic reticle into instant view. If you lose the dot, just excerpt more pinky finger pressure and the dot magically centers to your eye.

 

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What’s in the box?
The pistol extra back straps
3 each , 18 round mags
Empty chamber flag
Useless gunlock
Mag loader
Extra recoil spring ( suppressed)
Instructions and propaganda material
Nice molded case

 

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I don’t have a lot of rounds on this set up yet.

Once I get 1K rounds down range. I’ll do a more comprehensive review.

For now , I think this platform is one of the better offerings from a reputable company that’s not a Glock.

But I have to warn you. Once you feel the trigger , you will end up buying one.

 

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The DPT comes standard on the PDP pro series and can be purchased as an upgrade for standard PDPs( not the F series).

 

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The Dpt trigger also made a huge difference in terms of accuracy.

In terms of the weapon itself.

This platform was designed with slide mounted optics in mind. The ergonomics of the weapon , the optic the grip angle work together to index the reticle instantly to your eye.

There is no longer the need to reference the front iron sight to find the dot.

You can practice presentation in complete darkness. The dot always comes into view as you present the pistol. Damn Walther engineers got this right.

 

[BradMacc82]

And we still have one in stock - first 2 didn't last long (thanks to SCAR and his friend ).

I'm a bit of a trigger whore, and the PDP SD Pro's trigger really is one of the best for striker-fired guns out there. It is just damn good right out of the box.

 

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I’m saving up for a SW mp10 performance center long slide.

I’ll have to visit you sometime relatively soon.

 

[outrider58]

Very nice set-ups. Wish I could afford nice things...

 

[BradMacc82]

I’m saving up for a SW mp10 performance center long slide.

I’ll have to visit you sometime relatively soon.

Got one sitting on layaway for a customer right now, find out next week if we can snag another one off allocation from 1 of our 6 main distributors.

 

[BradMacc82]

Very nice set-ups. Wish I could afford nice things...

lol, you can

799 for the PDP SD pro, in stock

 

[Atrox88]

Yeah I've kind of fallen for the PDP myself. Two have the Dynamic Performance Trigger and all three have Sprinco spring kits.