Beretta Model 1951 vs Walther PPQ

1951–1980

2011–2021

Approximately 100,000

NA

203 mm

180 mm (7.1 in)

115 mm

102 mm (4 in)

0.87 kg

695 g (24.5 oz) without magazine

8 rounds

15-round (9mm), 11-round (.40 S&W), 12-round (.22 LR)

Short recoil, locked breech

Short recoil operated, locked breech

Single-action

Striker-fired (Quick Defense trigger)