The Walther PPQ M1 (paddle-release magazine) was the original PPQ configuration before Walther shifted to the more internationally standard button-release M2 variant. Combining a short, consistent trigger pull with a polymer frame, the PPQ M1 earned immediate praise for its trigger quality — widely regarded as one of the finest factory striker-fired triggers available. The M1 paddle release is preferred by European military and police trained on paddle-release pistols. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 9mm Luger Capacity: 15 Year introduced: 2011, Germany Weight: 24.1 oz Overall length: 7.1" Status: Discontinued Intended use: service, law_enforcement, competition, concealed_carry