Walther PPS M2 vs Shield

[raven28690]

Own the PC Shield 9mm and finally got a chance a few days ago to smoke over a PPS M2. While I still haven't had the opportunity to shoot the PPS, the ergonomics of it feel better in the hand over the Shield. Gonna have to add one to the stable.

 

[moonpup]

To those buying a PPS M2, I wish you luck and hope you get a good one! Keep an eye on your barrel for the peening issue.

 

[MochaJoe]

To those buying a PPS M2, I wish you luck and hope you get a good one! Keep an eye on your barrel for the peening issue.

True. I sold off my PPS M2 after I saw that Walther was pretty much blowing it off.

 

[Well Armed]

Mines has been fine. Nothing wrong with it, and not too many people, other than a small handful, who have problems or even claim to have that issue. The only issue I had was the phosphorescent dit falling out of the rear site. Which is a common complaint. I replaced them with night sights, and shot Walther an email, and the replacement the phosphorescent sights...

The only issues I had with my Shields were with the recoil springs breaking apart on relatively new pistols...

 

[Wee Hooker]

I had a Shield in 9mm but I just couldn't shoot it well. Sold it off and got a PPS (gen1 not 2). Before buying it, I read somewhere that the PPS " shoots like a bigger gun." I couldn't agree more. Love the way it shoots. Even in rapid fire it stays where I put it. I like the grip on the new M2 PPS but it looses the ambi mag release and squared trigger guard that I like so much.
Bottom line, guns are a personal preference. Most folks would be likely be happy with either.

 

[moonpup]

Mines has been fine. Nothing wrong with it, and not too many people, other than a small handful, who have problems or even claim to have that issue. The only issue I had was the phosphorescent dit falling out of the rear site. Which is a common complaint. I replaced them with night sights, and shot Walther an email, and the replacement the phosphorescent sights...

The only issues I had with my Shields were with the recoil springs breaking apart on relatively new pistols...

I'm glad yours is fine. I bought 3 different PPS M2's over a year and a half, and all 3 suffered the barrel peening. Maybe I just have bad luck. I really want to get another one, but after being burned three times, I have to pass.

 

[Badgerboy1]

I actually have three PPS M2s, one for carry, one for practice, and a spare.

Glad I'm not the only sick one...I find something I like and my illness requires me to have two or more of the same.

 

[touchoneoff]

I very much like my PPS M2 - but, just sayin’ - the mags are hard as hell to fully load unless you let them sit fully-loaded for a couple weeks. The phosphorescent (sp?) sights are surprisingly good after a little charge with a flashlight. Last thing - the cocking indicator is a great feature.

Edited to add: I see I paid WAY too much for mine ... Cabela's had them discounted to $399 (from 499) and I thought I was getting a good deal. Either way - it's a keeper. Ref mag springs - note that the 6-RD uses the same spring as the 8-RD - and thus my comment about the mags being difficult to load. Shoulda specified 6-RD ...

Well, both of my Shields (.40,9mm), have magazines that I about break my thumbs loading them up, and they have been used quite a bit.

 

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[wormraper]

I'm glad yours is fine. I bought 3 different PPS M2's over a year and a half, and all 3 suffered the barrel peening. Maybe I just have bad luck. I really want to get another one, but after being burned three times, I have to pass.

same here. I bought one when they first came out for like $420, and noticed the peening... solid it and bought a shield .45 ......

then I decided to get a second one a year later when they had the $100 rebates for Walther.... This one was worse. you could actually see the trigger bar sliding towards center. At that point i traded some guy who really wanted it for a Glock 43 that hadn't been fired. never looked back.

I have no problems with a company that has an issue with a certain model, but Walther just shrugging it off and telling people "it's normal" really soured me to the PPS M2. I still have my P99c's though. The P99 is the flagship gun for all of Walther right now

 

[bnolsen]

Shot the LE version. I liked the sights but otherwise the trigger was on par with my shield 1.0 and the shield to me felt slightly more solidly built.

 

[clarkstoncz]

Early Shield, LC9< G43, and PPS then PPS M2.

Love the PPS M2 if a bit thin for my large hands.

Went with the PPQ SC 9mm

and hope to see one in .45 ACP.