Walther's PDP Pro-E Full Size is the big-frame PDP: 4.5-inch barrel, 8.5 inches overall, 26.9 ounces and a 20+1 capacity in 9mm. Three 20-round magazines are included. The slide is optics-ready and takes a compatible adapter plate, the fixed sights are standard, and the trigger uses a safety blade with no manual lever on the frame. The polymer grip keeps the weight of a full-size pistol down, and the finish is blue and black.

This is a range and home-defense pistol rather than a pocket gun, and the 20-round magazines mean fewer reloads in a practice session or a match. North Carolina ended its purchase permit in March 2023, so the transaction is photo ID, Form 4473 and the federal check, which a concealed handgun permit can replace. Three full magazines out of the box make it a sensible choice for a household that trains together, and the full-size grip gives larger hands room to work.

Key features

• 9mm full size, 4.5-inch barrel, 20+1 capacity
• Three 20-round magazines included
• Optics-ready slide, adapter plate compatible
• Fixed standard sights, safety-blade trigger
• 26.9 ounces, 8.5 inches overall

The pistol ships to a North Carolina FFL dealer, where a buyer aged 21 or older completes Form 4473 and the NICS check.