Next year Walther will be selling an entry level “under $500″ 9mm & .40 S&W called the Walther PPX. The PPX looks to be a simplified version of the Walther PPQ. The PPX appears to be a hammer fired DOA (double action only), not striker fired like the PPQ. It does away with the “paddle” style magazine release of the PPQ and replaces it with a convention button magazine release.

PPX with black Tenifer finish

PPX with nickel finish.

PPX with threaded barrel.

The exact price has not yet been confirmed by the company, they have only said it will be under $500. In the USA the pistol will be sold in both 9mm and .40 S&W. In Europe they will be selling only the 9mm version and it will retail for 569 euros (black finish).