Smith & Wesson Model 59 vs Walther PPQ

1971–1982

2011–2021

Approximately 200,000

NA

189 mm

180 mm (7.1 in)

102 mm

102 mm (4 in)

0.85 kg

695 g (24.5 oz) without magazine

14 rounds

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

Short recoil, locked breech

Short recoil operated, locked breech

Double-action / single-action

Striker-fired (Quick Defense trigger)