Grip Control thumb rest for Walther PDP | PPQ | Q4 | Q5

Grip Control – foldable thumb rest for Walther PDP & Walther PDP / Q4 / Q5 Steel Frame

The Grip Control thumb rest from BlackSteel replaces the original disassembly lever of your Walther PDP – either polymer frame or PDP Steel Frame – with a patented, foldable thumb rest .

The additional support surface for the supporting hand's thumb noticeably improves grip, recoil control, and transitions between targets – all without any milling or permanent modifications . For holstering, the support can be folded flush ( holster dependent – ​​minor adjustments may be necessary! ).

These thumb rests also fit the following Walther models:

Variant PDP Polymer

Also compatible with: Walther PPQ | Walther Q4 Match (Polymer) | Walther Q5 Match (Polymer)

PDP Steel Frame variant

Also fits: Walter Q4 (Steel Frame) | Walther Q5 (Steel Frame)

Advantages at a glance

• More control & speed: More stable grip, pistol is more steady during firing, faster follow-up shots

• No modifications required: simply replace the disassembly lever – done.

• Holster-friendly: Folding mechanism allows for the continued use of existing holsters

• Fine-tuning: Three lengths (#1/#2/#3) as well as right- and left-handed.

• For both platforms: Walther PDP (Polymer) & PDP Steel Frame

Technical data

• Design: Replacement disassembly lever with folding thumb rest

• Compatibility: Walther PDP (polymer frame) and PDP Steel Frame – each with standard disassembly lever

• Variants: #1 / #2 / #3 (most commonly chosen: #2 ); Right-handed and left-handed

• Material: High-strength alloy

• Properties: Very high strength, exceptional hardness, abrasion and corrosion resistant, dimensionally stable

• Installation: Replacement of the original disassembly lever; no gluing, drilling or milling work required!

• Manufacturer: BlackSteel, USA

Selection aid

• Size #2 is the all-rounder for most shooters.

• #1 = more compact / closer to the trigger; #3 = positioned further forward.

Notes on holster compatibility

• The foldable design allows many holsters to remain usable.

• Depending on the holster design, minor adjustments may be necessary (e.g., by warming up Kydex holsters).

Scope of delivery

• 1× Grip Control (disassembly lever with foldable thumb rest)

• 1× Quick Start Guide

For information:

• The right-handed version is for right-handed users (= thumb rest mounted on the left side of the pistol).
• Follow the installation instructions!

Take your Walther PDP to a new level in terms of ergonomics and stability - with the GripControl thumb rest from BlackSteel USA !

• Download - Technical Manual (German)
• Download - Technical Manual (English)
• Download - Safety instructions (German)
• Download - Safety Instructions (English)
• Installation instructions (YouTube)