Walther PDP Compact

The Walther PDP (Performance Duty Pistol) Compact has earned multiple "Handgun of the Year" awards from major firearms publications, largely on the strength of its factory trigger. The Performance Duty Trigger is widely regarded as the best factory striker-fired trigger on the market - a flat-face design with a short, clean take-up, crisp break, and tactile reset that rivals many aftermarket trigger upgrades in competitors.

The 4-inch barrel compact model delivers 15+1 capacity with a grip profile similar to the Glock 19 and M&P Compact. Where the PDP differentiates is its optic mounting system: rather than a single cut, the PDP ships with multiple adapter plates covering RMR, DeltaPoint Pro, and other popular footprints, making it one of the most optic-flexible pistols available. SuperTerrain slide serrations provide aggressive purchase for manipulations in all conditions.

Walther's engineering heritage shows in the PDP's overall refinement. The low bore axis, excellent ergonomics, and superb trigger create a shooting experience that punches above its price class. For shooters who prioritize trigger quality and out-of-the-box shootability over aftermarket ecosystem size, the PDP Compact is among the best compact 9mm pistols available at any price.