During the video, for some reason, I refer to this pistol as the P5 “compact”. This is incorrect. The pistol in this video is the full-size P5. My apologies.
@windmill2252
7 ай бұрын
This was the servicepistol for all the Dutch police forces and other law enforcement agencies from approx 1978 tot 2013. During the servicelife several modifications took place. You mentioned the plastic grips this was the case, but in later years the were repaced by rubber grips, made by Hogue. Furthermore the drop safe was either fitted by an extra or heavier spring to keep de firing pin in a down position in case of a fall. The heel magazine release was changed, because it accidentally released the magazine when i came in contact with the backrest of the seats in a patrol car. Ammunition changed from standard 9x19 parabellum to a different type of round . Initially Ruagg Action 3. When the pistols became older, it became clear that the new munitions caused cracks in the barrel and other maintenance issues. The P5 was phased out from 2013 on. Nowadays the Walther P99Q NL is used.
@MDpolo
7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for this fascinating information. I really appreciate it!
@jamescampbell4334
2 ай бұрын
Worth noting here. The Netherlands destroyed around 60k of the 105k total production of P5s. It's sad that only around 45k P5 still exist today. I have seven in my Gun Safe. 😊
@georgepeacock2837
11 ай бұрын
That's a beautiful piece of workmanship.
@chrissanchez9935
Ай бұрын
Thank You for sharing. One of "wish-I-have" list even when I was in high school during the 1980's.
@MDpolo
Ай бұрын
You are very welcome. I love this pistol. Thank you for stopping by.
@RidersRange
11 ай бұрын
Typical 1970's German precision and over-engineering. A great piece if history that we only get to experience through your videos.
@MDpolo
11 ай бұрын
It is pretty spectacular. As always, thank you very much for stopping by.
@justanothergunnerd8128
7 ай бұрын
Yes I do need one of these... The aesthetics are just sooo perfect...
@MDpolo
7 ай бұрын
They are beautiful and the quality is just fantastic. Thank you so much for stopping by.
@HipsterTactical
11 ай бұрын
Nice! And congrats--the world needs more P5. I can't think of a pistol I enjoy shooting more than my 1984 P5. I'm not sure there's any gun I connect with better. Don't tell my P88... but, in some ways I prefer the P5. Yours seems to be a commercial model--those are pretty rare, from what I've seen. Yours also lacks the heavy tooling marks on the frame, that you see with most issued P5s. You got a keeper, there. Thanks for sharing!
@MDpolo
11 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the information for taking the time to stop by. I appreciate it!
@CHEECHMUN
8 ай бұрын
That engineering is why they cost so much. You get what you pay for!!! Very beautiful, I've never saw one.
@MDpolo
8 ай бұрын
It is an absolutely awesome handgun. Thank you for stopping by.
@RoadKing-ky2bs
11 ай бұрын
I can see the influence of the PPK/S in it. What a stunning pistol. German engineering is excellent, and Walther is a world-class manufacturer. I own a Walther PPQ M2 (striker-fired) and the workmanship is quality. Great video.
@MDpolo
11 ай бұрын
Thank you very much.
@TheGunfighter45acp
11 ай бұрын
What a great pistol! You're right, we just don't get to see the P5s too often, let alone handle or fire one. Thanks for sharing your experiences with this one with us today. 👍👍
@MDpolo
11 ай бұрын
You are very welcome. Cheers!
@thetexasgunvault2
11 ай бұрын
Ok, you have no idea how JEALOUS I am! I want one of these SOOOOO BAD!!! Awesome pistol!
@MDpolo
11 ай бұрын
It is pretty spectacular. I appreciate you taking the time to stop by.
@BaddFrogg777
5 ай бұрын
A most thorough and detailed review on a Walther iconic. Beautiful engineering and styling. True quality and performance in engineering design. Peace
@MDpolo
5 ай бұрын
One of my all-time favorites. Thank you for taking the time to stop by.
@KeanonGilliamSlang369
11 ай бұрын
What a piece of art/engineering! You had me at dual recoil spring. That ejection port is very interesting. Thank you for sharing! 👍🏻
@MDpolo
11 ай бұрын
It is pretty spectacular. As always, thank you very much for stopping by.
@keithwilliams2766
11 ай бұрын
Really nice looking firearm. It's like a baby P38. I'll add it to my list of ones to be on the hunt for at the next LGS.
@onpsxmember
11 ай бұрын
Beautiful. I wish I could just collect without all the hoops.
@fredstr70
11 ай бұрын
I enjoy your passion for guns and your grate ability to share it through the video ❤
@MDpolo
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words.
@timothywheeler9710
11 ай бұрын
Definitely has that distinct Walther aesthetic to it. A beautiful piece to be sure. Great video.
@MDpolo
11 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@ibpositivemostly7437
11 ай бұрын
What a beautiful gun I will have to be on the lookout for one.
@jeremysiegel10
11 ай бұрын
I absolutely adore my P5 and will never sell it. One of the most comfortable and accurate pistols I own. Still the king of my pistols (that arent 22s) that shot repeatedly under 2 inches at 25 yards offhand. Best part is I bought it off an old man at a gun show who could hardly hear me and it was the last pistol on his table. I said, hey how much are you willing to let that one go for? He said, youngster shouldnt you be buying some kinda plastic gun? I said no sir I like the old ones too He thought about it and whispered to his buddy and then turned around and said, 300, aint got a box or nothin but its yours for 300. He handed me a plastic bag and I took it home with me that day. Later when I got home I looked up how much these go for and my eyeballs about jumped out of my head.
@MDpolo
11 ай бұрын
What an amazing deal. Thank you very much for sharing your story with us.
@TheArkansasGunGuy
11 ай бұрын
Have a P6. Want a P7. Wasn't super familiar with the P5 until now. Have added to my wish list. THANK YOU for great video!
@MDpolo
11 ай бұрын
You’re very welcome. Thank you for stopping by.
@StGCfiLife
9 ай бұрын
@@MDpolo I have the P6 and 7 and would like the P5 to complete the set.
@arthurholmes2210
9 ай бұрын
I have three , one is a Compact and i also have a extra 7.65 barrel.
@MDpolo
9 ай бұрын
Very nice and congratulations. Thank you very much for taking the time to stop by.
@cizfiz
7 ай бұрын
Congratulation 👍 my P5 is for italian market, the caliber is 7,65 Parabellum (.30 Luger) . Beatifull gun 🥇. Many greetings 👋
@hansulrichboning8551
28 күн бұрын
It is like a P38 in modern clothing( same with the Beretta F92). Because P5 was quite expensive in production, it was not a great commercial success for Walther. Only 2 west german federal states (Baden-Würtemberg and the Palatinate) adopted it for their police.Other costumers were the dutch Police and the portugese Army. Smaller numbers were deliverd to UK and US special units.
@zielfernglas7257
8 ай бұрын
I have one - and I loooove ist!
@MDpolo
8 ай бұрын
They are pretty awesome. Congratulations and thank you very much for stopping by.
@jamescarter4175
10 ай бұрын
Beautiful pistol. Very unique design in so many ways. A nice E pitch too.
@MDpolo
10 ай бұрын
It surely is a beautiful one. Thank you very much for stopping by.
@jamescarter4175
10 ай бұрын
@@MDpolo You're welcome. My pleasure.
@CHEECHMUN
8 ай бұрын
Looks like it was made by the Italians. Gorgeous!!!
@cizfiz
7 ай бұрын
Hi I think your P5 has wooden scales made in the Czech Republic, the Nill Griffe ones are very different. These are made of excellent English walnut wood, I just received them as a gift and installed them on my P5 👍
@perryroobay
11 ай бұрын
i have both the P5 and P5c - both with Nills grips and the P5c has a P5 hammer - I love the Compact the most. Love 'em
@garetz2011
Ай бұрын
6:30 - sounds like a 58RC knife (or an original german chrome moly steel helmet). The p38 lock made it wide, but a Walther is a Walther. They are all the same, no surprises.
@almathias6538
3 ай бұрын
When it comes to making mechanical things, German engineering is on another level
@MDpolo
3 ай бұрын
They really are! Thank you very much for stopping by.
@frankbutta9344
11 ай бұрын
This is a very cool looking pistol! 👍👍👍👍
@MDpolo
11 ай бұрын
It is pretty awesome.
@mag318
10 ай бұрын
The vast majority of these that you come across seem to have heavy holster wear on the slide. Seeing the condition of yours one can truly appreciate the beautiful bluing and form. I found one of these today at my LGS in pristine condition but with the black polymer grip panels. If I buy it I'll be looking for some Nill grips.
@MDpolo
10 ай бұрын
I hope you are able to purchase it. They are outstanding.
@wildmanjeff42
11 ай бұрын
That is pretty, Love those grips !
@jackbauer9077
11 ай бұрын
Beautiful pew pew!
@alancarr3381
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video
@MDpolo
11 ай бұрын
You’re very welcome.
@MJM804
2 ай бұрын
Dutch police eventually issued Hogue rubber grips with their logo in place of the Hogue logo.
@MDpolo
2 ай бұрын
Nice!
@BeaudreauBell
11 ай бұрын
New to me, I like it! Thank you!
@MDpolo
11 ай бұрын
You’re welcome.
@roc5291
8 ай бұрын
Thank You so much for this video. I’m a huge James Bond fan and always wanted a well informed review on this pistol when I first saw it in Octopussy. I love Walther firearms and plan on getting a PDP shortly. Do you think that, if they made a “retro” P5 line that, in the era of the striker fired polymer wonders, it would actually sell well enough for them to make or would only guys like you and me even be interested in them?
@MDpolo
8 ай бұрын
You are most welcome. I don’t know if it will sell very well in today’s market. People seem to be interested in the greatest and latest polymer wonder. I love it. Thank you so much for stopping by.
@jimhovater8755
10 ай бұрын
I bought one today, checking it off my bucket list...along with a nice P4. 🎉
@MDpolo
10 ай бұрын
Congratulations! Have you shot it yet?
@jimhovater8755
3 ай бұрын
Yes! It shoots wonderfully.😊
@jimhovater8755
26 күн бұрын
Mine didn't have a box, test target, or papers, but I have managed to acquire replacements. It also only came with one magazine. That has since been rectified, as well.
@johndeere1951a
6 ай бұрын
Beautiful P5 classic. Its unfortunate that the market is flooded with the current plastic trend Kmart pistols. Metal does not flex. Soaks up vibrations. Give solid control. Reasons why I collected a few CZs. I have sold them but now collect Walther, H&K, Glock and a Steyr M9-A2 MF. I know, PLASTIC!. Metal is best, but European polymer is great. Excellent presentation. I hope I can resist a P5 Full size in the future. New Hampshire 👍☮️🇺🇲
@MDpolo
6 ай бұрын
It is one of my all-time favorites. I hope you don’t find one. Thank you very much for stopping by!
@Moe-d6d
11 ай бұрын
Love this piece! How much do they usually run?
@perryroobay
11 ай бұрын
900-1500 currently '23
@MDpolo
11 ай бұрын
It’s hard to tell because they’re not that abundant. But anywhere between $1600 all the way to $2400.
@napoleonnavarro2869
9 ай бұрын
got my Walther P5 in 1989, better pistol for me… my question is.. can the P5 Lang barrel fit to all P5s?
@MDpolo
9 ай бұрын
That’s a good question but regrettably I don’t have the answer for you. Maybe one of our viewers can chime in. Thank you very much for stopping by.
@jmcasas17
Ай бұрын
Also used by James Bond in Octopussy and Never Say Never Again both released in 1983.
@MDpolo
Ай бұрын
Love it. Thanks for the info!
@cizfiz
7 ай бұрын
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
@StGCfiLife
9 ай бұрын
I tried it one day at the range. The HK P7 is a MUCH nicer and innovative design. I dont love the P5 at all.
@MDpolo
9 ай бұрын
Fair enough. Thank you very much for stopping by.
@StGCfiLife
9 ай бұрын
@@MDpolo most welcome. I would still buy one for a reasonable price just so I own the full P-pistol set.
@WorldClassSatanist
10 ай бұрын
Look
@MDpolo
10 ай бұрын
At?
@Geyer70
5 ай бұрын
I own a P5 in .30 Luger. Very interesting pistol with some real cool features and I love it. But sadly, Walther never did any product care. They improved the drop safety, after an accident within the German police, but that's all. Over the time, Sig Sauer P6 and HK P7 got a better grip, improved sights (3 dot or white outline etc) and even new variants like P 226/228 or HK P7 M13. Walther did nothing of this. I bought my P5 in the early 90s and in general, it was the same pistole like in 1979.
@MDpolo
5 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the information. I enjoyed reading your comment. Cheers!
@jcmangan
10 ай бұрын
stop knawling your nails
@MDpolo
10 ай бұрын
I don’t. Thank you for the personal grooming advice.
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