There are no reports of optics severing and flying off the PDP slide. It was a social media "gun influencer" who spread out that fear, and some Walther PDP owners believed it. I own 3 PDP models with red dot optics and zero issues. But, the fable spread out like a wild fire, and Walther reacted with a new design, leaving already PDP owners questioning, "Why?" Thus creating worries among many.
Yes, there was a "concern" about what could happen by one reviewer, NOT any proven examples of it happen. I know Walther's biased but you can see they did one 50,000 rounds without an issue with the optic.
I have the 1st Gen mounting system, I used the bule Loctite and the specs Walther said to use and after 1000 rounds I have no issues. I mounted a Holosun HE507C-GR-X2-ACSS, won't need to remove it because the battery tray is on the side of the optic. Thanks for the info, I will be getting the PDP F-series for summertime EDC and will use your advice for the newer gen model 😀
According to Walter they have had ZERO failures with this system. Not one! It’s funny how people make stuff up. You said some are reporting it failing. Show me one picture of an actual failure.
The gen 2 is a marketing response. I've fired 5000 rounds through my gen 1 without any issues. "shear force" is an engineering concept that really doesn't apply to this configuration and forces acting on the plate. You do need the thread locker )blue) and I used a torque screw driver to do it right.
You're correct. There are no reports of optics severing and flying off the PDP slide. It was a social media "gun influencer" who spread out that fear, and some Walther PDP owners believed it. I own 3 PDP models with red dot optics and zero issues. But, the fable spread out like a wild fire, and Walther reacted with a new design, leaving already PDP owners questioning, "Why?" Thus creating worries among many.
Just got my PDP and It's during their red dot special. Waiting for it to come in the mail. This will be my first red dot optic. LOVE the simplicity of this video. Subbing and hoping for more content! Thank you!
The PDP is definitely a great optic host. I've tried it with basically every optic I have and it always has no problems with mounting/running any of them. Thanks for the sub!
Thank you very much! Just recently got a full size PDP and I have been very confused as to the optic plate and whether I needed it or not to use a holosight. Appreciate you explaining it very easily for beginners like myself!
What do you use to torque the screws to 18lbs? Could you tell me which torque screw driver to buy for this installation? There are many torque screw drivers, but i don't know if they can screw in small screws
I use the Wheeler Accurizing driver (aka F.A.T. torque wrench). You can find a link to it on the blog post that I link in the description. Just click on the link in the description and then scroll down until you find the section for this video, and the link to the Wheeler will be there 🤙🏽 Thanks for watching!
This is my first gun and i got a free vortex viper to put on it. But i realized i cant adjust the sight to zero in the red dot without taking the factory rear sight off. Is there a way to just unscrew the rear sight from top or from the bottom of the slide? Or do i need to jam a punch into the left side of it? I dont even know which size punch i would need
Thanks for the vid. Can you add links to any tool you use to crank to the exact torque settings. Hoping you do a video on how to zero in at the range too (assume you need a sandbag, etc?)
Thanks for watching! I use the Wheeler torque driver. Super accurate and reliable. Best price is usually on Amazon: smile.amazon.com/Wheeler-Accurizing-Measurement-Gunsmithing-Maintenance/dp/B0012AXR4S/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1UARAWQQBIYDD&keywords=torque+screwdriver&qid=1660514030&sprefix=torque+screwdriver%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-5 Thanks for the idea on zeroing a red dot! I'll add it to the list of video ideas
Solid through almost 2k rounds. No damage, no flickering, no problems to speak of. It's not without faults but it's a great value at 200ish bucks. (I've got a full review on the channel, if you're interested in that.) Thanks for watching!
The values I used were the ones spec'd by the manufacturers, and I haven't had anything come loose. YMMV of course, so if yours are coming loose then def tighten them down more. Thanks for watching!
@@realpracticaltactical yup well it was enough to make me get rid of the old stuff. Honestly I place the blame on cnh, they changed the spec for the screws and made them way too thin.
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There are no reports of optics severing and flying off the PDP slide. It was a social media "gun influencer" who spread out that fear, and some Walther PDP owners believed it. I own 3 PDP models with red dot optics and zero issues. But, the fable spread out like a wild fire, and Walther reacted with a new design, leaving already PDP owners questioning, "Why?" Thus creating worries among many.
Yes, there was a "concern" about what could happen by one reviewer, NOT any proven examples of it happen. I know Walther's biased but you can see they did one 50,000 rounds without an issue with the optic.
@@craigmetallaw Internet fables are abundant.
One of my mounting screws broke in half but the optic did not fly off
dont think walther would change the cut if it were just rumours...
What manufacture date begins this change?, If I buy a PDP I want to make sure I get this newer model
GREAT info. Thank you for making a proper video for mounting a red dot.
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching
I have the 1st Gen mounting system, I used the bule Loctite and the specs Walther said to use and after 1000 rounds I have no issues. I mounted a Holosun HE507C-GR-X2-ACSS, won't need to remove it because the battery tray is on the side of the optic. Thanks for the info, I will be getting the PDP F-series for summertime EDC and will use your advice for the newer gen model 😀
Good to hear your version 1 is going strong. I think most have no problems but it's good to get confirmation. Thanks for watching!
According to Walter they have had ZERO failures with this system. Not one! It’s funny how people make stuff up. You said some are reporting it failing. Show me one picture of an actual failure.
@@mnovak73 I'm with you my 1st gen PDP hasn't had any failures my optic is still going strong
Thanks for the instructions. Installed my first-ever holosun 507c X2 sights with my first-ever *Wheeler torque screw on my PDP F.
Always happy to help! Glad you're squared away. Now get out there, get it zeroed, and practice practice practice 🙌🏽
The gen 2 is a marketing response. I've fired 5000 rounds through my gen 1 without any issues. "shear force" is an engineering concept that really doesn't apply to this configuration and forces acting on the plate. You do need the thread locker )blue) and I used a torque screw driver to do it right.
I've read mixed things as well, but IMO good on Walther for making a revision. The reinforcement can only help, needed or not. Thanks for watching!
You're correct. There are no reports of optics severing and flying off the PDP slide. It was a social media "gun influencer" who spread out that fear, and some Walther PDP owners believed it. I own 3 PDP models with red dot optics and zero issues. But, the fable spread out like a wild fire, and Walther reacted with a new design, leaving already PDP owners questioning, "Why?" Thus creating worries among many.
Just got my PDP and It's during their red dot special. Waiting for it to come in the mail. This will be my first red dot optic. LOVE the simplicity of this video. Subbing and hoping for more content! Thank you!
The PDP is definitely a great optic host. I've tried it with basically every optic I have and it always has no problems with mounting/running any of them. Thanks for the sub!
My plate shipped from Walther without any mounting screws to mount the plate with. Do you just use the screws that hold the cover on?
Sweet vid dude I’m inspired to put that on my pdp 4.5 also thanks for specifying to not use the heat activated locktite.
It's been a solid combination so far, and I'm pretty happy with it. Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much! Just recently got a full size PDP and I have been very confused as to the optic plate and whether I needed it or not to use a holosight. Appreciate you explaining it very easily for beginners like myself!
That's what I'm here for! Thanks for watching!
WHAT size is the screw driver for the walther pdp compact?
Thanks for the video. Straight forward and useful👍🏼
Thanks for watching!
What do you use to torque the screws to 18lbs? Could you tell me which torque screw driver to buy for this installation? There are many torque screw drivers, but i don't know if they can screw in small screws
I use the Wheeler Accurizing driver (aka F.A.T. torque wrench). You can find a link to it on the blog post that I link in the description. Just click on the link in the description and then scroll down until you find the section for this video, and the link to the Wheeler will be there 🤙🏽 Thanks for watching!
This is my first gun and i got a free vortex viper to put on it. But i realized i cant adjust the sight to zero in the red dot without taking the factory rear sight off. Is there a way to just unscrew the rear sight from top or from the bottom of the slide? Or do i need to jam a punch into the left side of it? I dont even know which size punch i would need
The rear sight needs to be pressed or punched out. I pressed mine out from right to left, and installed the new one also from right to left
yours don't look like a Pro SD version, did you request for a new version of slide?
Nope, this is just the regular PDP, but it's one of the first of the "V2" models. Thanks for watching!
Great information, thanks for sharing.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the vid. Can you add links to any tool you use to crank to the exact torque settings. Hoping you do a video on how to zero in at the range too (assume you need a sandbag, etc?)
Thanks for watching! I use the Wheeler torque driver. Super accurate and reliable. Best price is usually on Amazon: smile.amazon.com/Wheeler-Accurizing-Measurement-Gunsmithing-Maintenance/dp/B0012AXR4S/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1UARAWQQBIYDD&keywords=torque+screwdriver&qid=1660514030&sprefix=torque+screwdriver%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-5
Thanks for the idea on zeroing a red dot! I'll add it to the list of video ideas
Terrific video. What’s the torque device in the video?
Thanks! I use a Wheeler Accurizing Torque Driver: amzn.to/3EvDbPo
Does your mounting plate have threads in it? The one I ordered has no threads to hold my optic screws
Mine was threaded for mounting the optic to it, but YMMV if you have a different plate/footprint
My plate has no threads to mount my Swampfox kingslayer onto the plate...I dont get it
It's also direct fit red dot so you don't need plate . Holosun solar charging
My plate took over a month but I finally got it
How is that Swampfox working for you?
Solid through almost 2k rounds. No damage, no flickering, no problems to speak of. It's not without faults but it's a great value at 200ish bucks. (I've got a full review on the channel, if you're interested in that.) Thanks for watching!
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Thanks for watching!
Very interesting !
Glad you like it. Thanks for watching!
Great video thanks but 18" and 15" lbs of torque even with locktite is not going to be strong enough..
The values I used were the ones spec'd by the manufacturers, and I haven't had anything come loose. YMMV of course, so if yours are coming loose then def tighten them down more. Thanks for watching!
so this is Version 2 of the PDP or what ?
Correct
5 days to get the plate😂 I'm on day 11 of waiting. Was told it could be 3 to 5 weeks.
It does seem like their ship times vary a lot, and it's just kinda luck of the draw if they're backed up with orders/have stock to cover them
pretty annoyed... waited 3 weeks for my delta point pro plate to come in and they gave me an RMR plate -_- another 3 week wait here we go.
Yikes. Hopefully this one won't take 3 weeks! Mine only took a few days FWIW. Thanks for watching!
C&h will be my backup
I had a screw snap in half on my dpp mounted to my pdp. Sold 1.0 and went with a 2.0
You're the only person I've directly heard of this happening with! Thanks for watching
@@realpracticaltactical yup well it was enough to make me get rid of the old stuff. Honestly I place the blame on cnh, they changed the spec for the screws and made them way too thin.
modified you mean legally putting on a red dot