Glock 18 vs Walther P5

1986–Present

1979–1995

~250,000 estimated (including all variants)

Approximately 100,000

204 mm (8.03 in) standard, 236 mm (9.29 in) on 18C model

180 mm

102 mm (4.02 in) standard, 135 mm (5.31 in) on 18C model

90 mm

625 g (1.38 lb) empty (standard), 730 g (1.61 lb) with 33‑round magazine

0.80 kg

33 rounds standard, 50‑round drum, 10‑round compact magazines available

8 rounds

Short recoil, locked breech, striker‑fired Safe Action system

Recoil-operated, wedge-locked

Safe Action striker‑fire with slide‑mounted fire selector (semi‑auto / fully‑auto)

Double-action / Single-action

Fixed polymer rear notch and front post; optional tritium night sights and aftermarket rail‑mounted optics

Fixed front, drift adjustable rear