Handguns
Rifles
Shotguns
Sniper & Precision Rifles
Submachine Guns
Other Weapons
Discover
Search weapons...
⌘K
Toggle theme
Search
Toggle theme
Search weapons...
⌘K
Command Palette
Search for a command to run...
Search
Command Palette
Search for a command to run...
Luger P08 vs Walther PPQ — Side-by-Side Comparison | TGDB - The Gun Database
Home
Compare
Luger P08 vs Walther PPQ
Luger P08
vs
Walther PPQ
Side-by-side technical comparison
Luger P08
Handguns
Discontinued
Walther PPQ
Handguns
Discontinued
Overview
Spec
Luger P08
Walther PPQ
Manufacturer
Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM)
Carl Walther GmbH
Country
Germany
Germany
Production
1908–1945
2011–2021
Units produced
~1,000,000+ units (including military, police, and civilian models)
NA
Specifications
Spec
Luger P08
Walther PPQ
Overall length
225 mm (8.86 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
Barrel length
100 mm (3.93 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Weight
0.95 kg (2.09 lb) empty
695 g (24.5 oz) without magazine
Magazine capacity
7 rounds standard (detachable box), optional 8‑round magazine for .30 Luger
15-round (9mm), 11-round (.40 S&W), 12-round (.22 LR)
Action type
Toggle‑locked, short‑stroke recoil‑operated, closed bolt
Short recoil operated, locked breech
Trigger type
Calibers
Luger P08
9x19mm Parabellum
.30-06 Springfield
.45 ACP
7.65x25mm Tokarev
Luger P08
Walther PPQ
Another comparison
Single‑stage military trigger with integrated safety lever
Striker-fired (Quick Defense trigger)
Sights
Fixed front blade, rear V‑shaped notch with adjustable rear sight leaf
3-dot iron sights; adjustable rear sight
Walther PPQ
9x19mm Parabellum
.45 ACP
.40 S&W
.357 SIG