Walther Q4

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Walther Q4 SF
Type Semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin Germany
Production history
Manufacturer Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen
Specifications

The Walther Q4 SF is a semi-automatic pistol produced by German weapons manufacturer Carl Walther GmbH since 2020. [1] [2]

The pistol's frame is cut from a single piece of steel. [3] The pistol weighs about 40 oz (1,100 g), which is heavier than Walther pistols which have polymer, or plastic, frames. [4] [5] The pistol is more stable and produces less recoil than Walther's polymer-framed nine millimeter pistols. [6] Walther introduced the Q4 SF in 2020, after the success of a larger-format pistol, the Walther Q5 SF, another steel pistol. [2] Because of its smaller size, the Walther Q4 SF is designed for self-defense, and is a pistol that can be carried; in contrast to the Q5 SF, which is larger and is primarily a marksmanship pistol. [2] [1]

The pistol fires 9 mm cartridges, or bullets, which are similar to the American .40 caliber. [1] [7]

The Walther Q4 SF borrows characteristics also from another Walther pistol, the Walther PPQ, a polymer, or plastic-framed, pistol. [8] Both pistols are single-action. [2] The trigger on a single-action pistol releases the cocked hammer, striker, or firing pin, and performs no other mechanical function. [9] The Walther Q4 SF uses a striker, which is a spring-loaded firing pin, rather than a hammer. [1] The combination of a striker-fired, single-action pistol allowed Walther to adjust the trigger pull based on the perceived shooter's requirements and not the pistol's mechanical needs. [8] [10] A slow, steady, even trigger pull aids in accuracy. [1]

The pistol comes with high visibility sights, which are designed for quick target acquisition and low light. [11] [2] The Q4 SF comes with magazines that hold 15 bullets (nine millimeter cartridges). [1]

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