[SolidSnake]

I know the full size 18 round mags are compatible with the PDP compact. I also remember Walther recommending to put a sleeve on them so they are not inserted to far into the gun damaging the receiver. I have looked on Walther's website and can't find them to buy. Does anyone know where to find them? I searched for magazine sleeves so perhaps that is not the proper term.

 

[romeo_alpha01]

The NULL: Walther PDP Compact 18 Round Magazine Adapter Sleeve

The Walther PDP is one of the best duty pistols on the market. The compact, with it's concealable grip length, is an excellent option for many shooters. the WTT3D grip adapter sleeve allows the 18 round magazines used in the PDP full size to fit seamlessly into the compact frame, increasing...

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Found these on a quick interwebz search.

 

[SolidSnake]

Cool, thanks for the info.

 

[gwes351]

As a new guy here (but not to pistols), help me understand something about the PDP full size 18 rd mags in a compact PDP/PDP-F. After reading here a bit to try and "catch up" (still working on this) it seems that:

• the 18 rd mags a while back seemed to have feeding issues (weak spring?). red vs. blue follower etc - seems it is now solved(?)
• you need a base plate spacer (like null) which adds $15 to the cost of the 18 rd mag (to safely use in a compact) - cost now close to $55
• there are 17 rd walther mags designed to work (and fit) in compacts (come with extended walther base plate) - that cost under $40

So, other than going for 17 to 18 rds, what's the attraction of the 18 rd mag (am I missing something)? And I get the "because I can", and "it's 1 more round" etc thinking. Just curious

 

[SolidSnake]

As a new guy here (but not to pistols), help me understand something about the PDP full size 18 rd mags in a compact PDP/PDP-F. After reading here a bit to try and "catch up" (still working on this) it seems that:

• the 18 rd mags a while back seemed to have feeding issues (weak spring?). red vs. blue follower etc - seems it is now solved(?)
• you need a base plate spacer (like null) which adds $15 to the cost of the 18 rd mag (to safely use in a compact) - cost now close to $55
• there are 17 rd walther mags designed to work (and fit) in compacts (come with extended walther base plate) - that cost under $40

So, other than going for 17 to 18 rds, what's the attraction of the 18 rd mag (am I missing something)? And I get the "because I can", and "it's 1 more round" etc thinking. Just curious

In my case I have a full size PDP with 18 round mags. Getting some version of the PDP compact is tempting because of the promotion Walther is running with a free red dot. I like the idea of being able to use the full size mags in the compact. If I had 17 round mags I would be perfectly fine with them.