Sights for Walther PDP: Tall for CoWitness, or Low?

There are two ways to go when it comes to sights and whatever Walther PDP model:

• Tall sights that allow CoWitness with the red dot, or
• Low sights that are for the old school shooting where you actually have to do some aiming to hit the target. 

In today's post I will explain what to consider before getting one type of sight set, or the another one.

And just a side note - despite the fact that there are two versions of PDP models when it comes to optics ready plates [see more on that topic here], when it comes to sights - all walther PDP models share the same dovetail cuts.

In another words, you can install all PDP sights listed on Optics Spot to all of the PDP models:

• Walther PDP Full Size models,
• Walther PDP Compact models,
• Walther PDP F-Series models,
• Walther PDP Pro Series models, or
• Walther PDP Steel Frame models.

Low Sights for Walther PDP models

Low sights are designed to work without any red dot installed. Since Walther PDP is from factory always optics ready, one would think that you need to get a red dot. But that is not the case, you can but you do not have to. And if you feel like shooting the traditional way, replacing the budget factory sights is probably going to be the first thing you consider doing.

So, the key difference is that low sights will never work together with red dot. Or let me put it better:

Some with some of them will not be even possible to install them if you have red dot installed at the same time [for example the adjustable sights as per picture below - there would not be enough space in front of the dovetail for the adjustable mechanism]. 

And another ones will be possible to install while simultaneously keeping red dot on the gun, but you will never be able to use them. Why? Because they are too low to make it up to the area where you could see them through the red dot window.

So, you shall consider getting the low sights for your PDP only if you do not intend to use them together with red dot sight.

Tall sights for Walther PDP models

As the name suggests, tall sights are taller than the classic sights (or low sights). The main advantage of these ones is the fact, that you can use them together with red dot - technically [they can be installed simultaneously] and even practically [they work together]. These sights work as a backup, that will never let you down - whatever ever happens with the red dot, you can be sure these will work.

Usually when it comes to tall sights, there is not so much to choose from: either you go for blank sights, or for tritium night sights. 

However, when it comes to PDP options, there also exist tall fixed fiber optic sights, and even adjustable sights [fiber optic or dotted]. You can therefore calmly get a red dot, and still enjoy professional sport sights installed together with it.  

So, if you plan to get a red dot for your PDP, make sure to go for the tall sights. They will allow you to cowitness, and function as a backup for the red dot.

General notes for replacing Walther PDP sights

The factory sights on Walther PDP models are really very budget ones. So they are also quite easy to uninstall and you won't need to use much force to get them out. 

When you will getting in the new sights however, they will already go in only very tight. From my experience they go easier from the right side rather than from the left side, but I may be wrong it very well does not matter at all. 

In each case, make sure to clean the dovetail surface after removing the original sights. Then oil well the surface, and hold the slide tight in a wise. Then you can start knocking the new sights in, with a wooden stick inbetween. Once they are centered, just tighten the screws and you are ready to go.