Walther P5

European security agencies recognize the high level performance of the double action Walther P5 pistol. More than 40,000 P5 pistols serve with German and Dutch police.

Unsurpassed German workmanship and engineering are the norm here, with emphasis on efficiency and functionality: a serious arm for the professional.

Model
Caliber
Capacity
Barrel Length
Overall Length
P5
9mm Parabellum
8+1
3.62"
7.10"

 

Height
Width
Finish
Grips
Action
5.10"
1.26"
Blue
Plastic
Single/Double

The Salient Features of the Walther P5

A modern pistol concept for law-enforcement and self-defense purposes. Incorporating a new handling and safety system with four automatic safety functions.

Double-action trigger pattern and elimination of manual safeties provide rapid reaction times. A shot can only be discharged if the trigger is pulled completely through.

The P5 can be carried safely in the loaded condition, the firing pin is automatically retained. The decocking lever permits the cocked hammer to be lowered into the safety intercept notch without risk.

Adequate firepower is provided by two magazines, each with 8 rounds.

Proverbial Walther quality; extended service life and absolute dependability.

Compact appearance and sleek lines.

Rapid target acquisition with high contrast sight elements and white pickup markings.

Simple takedown into four main assemblies without using tools.

4 Independent Safety Functions

The P5 features four built-in safety functions.

  1. Downward retention of the firing pin.
  2. Recess in the hammer striking face.
  3. Hammer safety intercept notch.
  4. Locking safety (disconnector).

The hammer cannot strike the firing pin unless the slide is fully in battery and the trigger is pulled completely through.

Therefore, the P5 is safeguarded against impact, dropping or inadvertent hammer tripping when thumb-cocking the weapon. All safeties remain fully effective when the decocking lever is thumbed to decock the action. The double-action pattern provides immediate first-shot potential when the weapon is loaded and decocked.

 

   
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