Walther Q4 Explained

Walther Q4 SF
Type:Semi-automatic pistol
Origin:Germany
Manufacturer:Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen

The Walther Q4 SF is a semi-automatic pistol produced by German weapons manufacturer Carl Walther GmbH since 2020.[1] [2]

The pistol's frame is cut from a single piece of steel.[3] The pistol weighs about, which is heavier than Walther pistols which have polymer, or plastic, frames.[4] [5] The pistol is more stable and produces less recoil than Walther's polymer-framed nine millimeter pistols.[6] Walther introduced the Q4 SF in 2020, after the success of a larger-format pistol, the Walther Q5 SF, another steel pistol. Because of its smaller size, the Walther Q4 SF is designed for self-defense, and is a pistol that can be carried; in contrast to the Q5 SF, which is larger and is primarily a marksmanship pistol.

The pistol fires 9 mm cartridges, or bullets, which are similar to the American .40 caliber.[7]

The Walther Q4 SF borrows characteristics also from another Walther pistol, the Walther PPQ, a polymer, or plastic-framed, pistol.[8] Both pistols are single-action. The trigger on a single-action pistol releases the cocked hammer, striker, or firing pin, and performs no other mechanical function.[9] The Walther Q4 SF uses a striker, which is a spring-loaded firing pin, rather than a hammer. The combination of a striker-fired, single-action pistol allowed Walther to adjust the trigger pull based on the perceived shooter's requirements and not the pistol's mechanical needs.[10] A slow, steady, even trigger pull aids in accuracy.

The pistol comes with high visibility sights, which are designed for quick target acquisition and low light.[11] The Q4 SF comes with magazines that hold 15 bullets (nine millimeter cartridges).

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Q4 | STEEL FRAME. 2023-02-15. 2023-02-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20230215074958/https://waltherarms.com/q4-steel-frame. live.
  2. Web site: An Official Journal Of The NRA | Review: Walther Q4 Steel Frame. National Rifle Association. AmericanRifleman.org. 2023-02-15. 2022-08-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20220812113723/https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/review-walther-q4-steel-frame/. live.
  3. Web site: Walther Q4 Steel Frame Pistol Review. James. Tarr. January 8, 2021. Handguns. February 15, 2023. February 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230220014214/https://www.handgunsmag.com/editorial/walther-q4-steel-frame-pistol-review/387416. live.
  4. Web site: Walther PPQ M2 9mm 4" vs Walther Q4 SF size comparison | Handgun Hero. www.handgunhero.com. 2023-02-20. 2023-02-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20230220014123/https://www.handgunhero.com/compare/walther-ppq-m2-9mm-4-vs-walther-q4-sf. live.
  5. Web site: US Carry Magazine, a journal of handgun carry lifestyle. 16 June 2020. 20 February 2023. 20 February 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230220014121/https://www.usacarry.com/benefits-polymer-framed-pistols/. live.
  6. Web site: Walther Q4 SF Optics Ready: Reviewing Heavy Metal . Walther Q4 SF Optics Ready: Reviewing Heavy Metal . 12 March 2021 . 20 February 2023 . 20 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230220014123/https://www.recoilweb.com/walther-q4-sf-optics-ready-reviewing-heavy-metal-166181.html . live .
  7. Web site: .40 S&W - Information and Comparisons | Diffen . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230318012056/https://data.diffen.com/.40_S%26W . 2023-03-18 . 2023-04-24 . data.diffen.com.
  8. Web site: Walther Q4 SF. David. Freeman. February 18, 2021. GUNS Magazine. February 15, 2023. February 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230220014214/https://gunsmagazine.com/guns/handguns/walther-q4-sf/. live.
  9. Web site: Walther PPQ M2 Sub-Compact Review [HANDS-ON]]. Ben. Findley. March 15, 2018. February 15, 2023. February 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230215080744/https://www.usacarry.com/walther-ppq-m2-sub-compact-review/. live.
  10. Web site: Walther PPQ M2 Review: German Police Pistol. November 19, 2022. February 15, 2023. January 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230127141604/https://www.snipercountry.com/walther-ppq-m2-review/. live.
  11. Web site: LPA Ghilardi. www.lpasights.com. 2023-02-15. 2022-12-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20221204113150/https://www.lpasights.com/en/prod/pistols/. live.

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