Carl Walther PDP P14: The New Service Pistol for German Special Forces
The PDP P14, was selected by the German Armed Forces to equip both the Navy’s Special Forces Command (KSM) and the Army’s Special Forces Command (KSK)
By Eyal Boguslavsky, Israel Defense, 25/05/2024
https://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/62119
Picture source: Walther PDP P14 full size
The German Special Forces have selected Carl Walther's PDP P14 pistol as their new service pistol, equipped with the Aimpoint ACRO sight. A more compact version, the P14H, was chosen by the German authorities.
The acquisition plan from Carl Walther includes up to 3,200 standard units with accessories and up to 3,300 compact units with accessories. Additionally, around 1,500 units will be adapted for training and simulation purposes.
Picture source: Walther PDP P14 full size and compact models
The German Armed Forces selected the PDP P14 to equip both the Navy’s Special Forces Command (KSM) and the Army’s Special Forces Command (KSK). The new pistol, chambered for the 9x19mm cartridge, will replace the Glock 17 and Heckler & Koch P30.
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