Range Test: Walther PDP Pro-X Compact's Comp Tames Recoil
Walther doesn't come across the Brownells bench often, which is reason enough for Stephen and Caleb to spend some range time with the PDP Pro-X Compact. Despite the full-size look, it's a compact slide up front with a bolted-on compensator, which means duty-holster compatibility and a noticeably tamer muzzle for its size class.
Snapshot
In a video from Brownells, Inc., the hosts run the Walther PDP Pro-X Compact through live fire and walk through its features, from the optic cut to the magazine setup. Their main takeaway: the compensator does real work taming muzzle flip, and the pistol shoots easier than they expected straight out of the box.
Key points
- Optic-ready, no plate included: the slide is cut for a red dot, but Walther doesn't bundle a plate — buyers register their serial number online and get one free plate shipped to match their optic.
- Loadout extras: the pistol ships with three magazines, a magazine loader, and interchangeable backstraps, which the hosts call a solid package for the price point.
- Ergonomics and controls: Caleb and Stephen praise the textured grip, reversible magazine release, and Walther's familiar ambidextrous slide catch, noting it's sized to be easy to hit without being obtrusive.
- Light and accurate: both hosts find the unloaded weight surprisingly low and the gun shooting to point of aim with adjustable sights they describe as compact but effective.
- Compensator effect: Stephen notes the comp visibly cuts muzzle flip, calling the gun "very well behaved" for something in the compact category.
Quick take
The hosts walk away impressed, with Caleb calling it one of the better striker-fired guns on the market and Stephen agreeing the compensator earns its keep. Between the soft recoil, three included magazines, and adjustable sights, they frame the Pro-X Compact as a well-rounded package for shooters willing to carry a slightly longer gun for a smoother shooting experience.
Watch the full video: Brownells, Inc.