holycrikey
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EDIT: Pictures now! Finally got it!
However, I didn't even notice it until I got back with it, but I noticed this scratch on the slide. Kinda pissed me off. I know I didn't do it.
Should I be worried about that scratch? Or is it a minor cosmetic flaw only?
Welp, I've been to various forums and ranges, and I asked all types of questions, fired lots of guns, but I decided on a gun I have never shot.
I pick up my brand new '05 Walther 9mm P99 AS (with the 15 rd mags) this Tuesday!
It's definitely a risk, but the main deciding factor for me was the grip. It's simply perfect in my hand. No gun even came close to the feeling of the Walther. I just wish I had one to try before I bought it. But from talking with other long-time Walther owners, I know I made a great decision for my first handgun purchase.
It really came down to the Springfield XD, the CZ P01, and the P99. I was able to fire many Glocks, the XD, several CZ 75 variants, some Ruger autoloaders, as well as a few Kimber 1911 framed handguns.
So anyway, instead of just using this thread as a pointless post, I was wondering what break-in process I should use for the first 300-500 rounds or so? What grained bullets do you suggest? I was assuming 115 grn FMJ's, as I plan to just target shoot most of the time.
I'm a noob on ammo unless it's .22 or .38 (my past usages.) What companies should I stay away from? What is a good, affordable brand of FMJ? I know this is a big can of worms, but I'd just like some general opinions. Don't suggest reloads, as I don't have the means to do so yet
Thanks guys! I can't wait to pick it up!
However, I didn't even notice it until I got back with it, but I noticed this scratch on the slide. Kinda pissed me off. I know I didn't do it.
Should I be worried about that scratch? Or is it a minor cosmetic flaw only?
Welp, I've been to various forums and ranges, and I asked all types of questions, fired lots of guns, but I decided on a gun I have never shot.
I pick up my brand new '05 Walther 9mm P99 AS (with the 15 rd mags) this Tuesday!
It's definitely a risk, but the main deciding factor for me was the grip. It's simply perfect in my hand. No gun even came close to the feeling of the Walther. I just wish I had one to try before I bought it. But from talking with other long-time Walther owners, I know I made a great decision for my first handgun purchase.
It really came down to the Springfield XD, the CZ P01, and the P99. I was able to fire many Glocks, the XD, several CZ 75 variants, some Ruger autoloaders, as well as a few Kimber 1911 framed handguns.
So anyway, instead of just using this thread as a pointless post, I was wondering what break-in process I should use for the first 300-500 rounds or so? What grained bullets do you suggest? I was assuming 115 grn FMJ's, as I plan to just target shoot most of the time.
I'm a noob on ammo unless it's .22 or .38 (my past usages.) What companies should I stay away from? What is a good, affordable brand of FMJ? I know this is a big can of worms, but I'd just like some general opinions. Don't suggest reloads, as I don't have the means to do so yet
Thanks guys! I can't wait to pick it up!
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