Glock G17 Gen5 MOS 9mm vs Walther PDP Full Size 9mm

These two are close on paper: within 0.05" of each other in overall length (7.95" for the Glock G17 Gen5 MOS 9mm, 8.0" for the Walther PDP Full Size 9mm), 0.01" in barrel length (4.49" vs 4.5"), identical 1.34" width, and both optic-ready. The PDP holds one more round at 18+1 vs 17+1, weighs 0.87 oz less (24.0 oz vs 24.87 oz), lists a 0.2 lb lighter trigger (5.6 lb vs 5.8 lb) and has a 0.25" longer sight radius (6.9" vs 6.65") with an adjustable rear sight against the Glock's fixed rear. It is also 0.07" lower (5.4" vs 5.47"). MSRP is $699 for the PDP and $745 for the G17, and the Glock includes three magazines to the PDP's two.

Pick the Glock G17 Gen5 MOS if:

• You want three magazines in the box rather than two
• You want the simplest setup: trigger safety, fixed sights, factory optic cut

Pick the Walther PDP Full Size if:

• You want the lighter listed trigger (5.6 lb vs 5.8 lb) and an adjustable rear sight
• You want 18+1 and 0.87 oz less weight, at $46 less MSRP ($699 vs $745)
• You want aggressive duty grip texture with an interchangeable backstrap to fit your hand

Dimensions and optic readiness are near enough to a tie. The decision is grip fit and trigger feel against the Glock's extra magazine.