Walther PDP PRO‑X Review – Factory Performance, No Guesswork

Every now and then, a manufacturer takes an already solid pistol and tunes it into something that feels like a custom build—without you having to hunt down aftermarket parts and hope they play nice together. That’s exactly what Walther has done with the PDP PRO‑X.

Born from a collaboration with Parker Mountain Machine (PMM), the PRO‑X blends Walther’s proven PDP platform with a threaded barrel, PMM compensator, aluminum magwell, upgraded base pads, and their excellent Dynamic Performance Trigger—all from the factory. MSRP comes in at $999, and if you were to build a comparable setup yourself, you’d be right in the same ballpark without the guarantee that everything would fit and run as well as it should.

Build & Ergonomics

The PRO‑X runs a 4-inch slide paired with a 4.6-inch threaded barrel topped with PMM’s purpose-built compensator. The comp is tuned for the PDP and genuinely reduces muzzle rise while maintaining a clean, integrated look. Walther extended the dust cover to match the comp length, balancing the pistol nicely in hand.

Walther’s grip ergonomics have always been a strong point, and the PRO‑X doubles down with an aluminum magwell that not only speeds up reloads but helps lock your hands into place. Deep slide serrations make press checks or slide manipulation easy, even with gloves or wet hands. It’s an aggressive, squared-off design that looks ready for work before you even rack it.

Trigger & Performance

The Dynamic Performance Trigger is crisp, breaking cleanly at around 4.5 lbs with a short reset. Out of the box, it’s one of the best striker-fired triggers available without going aftermarket. The 20-round capacity (three mags included) with aluminum base pads keeps you in the fight longer between reloads.

At 27.4 ounces empty, the PRO‑X is light enough to carry yet heavy enough to tame recoil. On the range, it’s a flat-shooting machine. The PMM comp shines with 124- and 147-grain loads, keeping follow-up shots quick and tight. Walther advises avoiding weaker 115-grain loads like Winchester White Box or Blazer if you want the comp to perform at its best.

Final Thoughts

The Walther PDP PRO‑X isn’t just a dressed-up PDP—it’s a purpose-built performance pistol that feels equally at home in a competition setting or as a serious duty weapon. Between the tuned compensator, upgraded trigger, enhanced ergonomics, and thoughtful factory upgrades, Walther has created a package that’s tough to beat without spending significantly more time and money piecing one together yourself.

If you’ve spent time behind the PRO‑X, I’d like to hear your thoughts. You can check out my full parts list over at www.razormp.com.