Walther p99 fans?
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denfoote
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I've had one for years!! In some respects, they are better than the mighty Glock!!!!
As you can see, denfoote really likes his p99 
Personally, I have found it to be the best blend of durability, reliability and elegance for a reasonable price currently available in the marketplace. After researching and testing various pistols (sigs, glocks, berettas, rugers, S&W's) for over a year, I chose the p99 as my first pistol. I have no doubts that I made the right choice as I currently have ~500 flawless rounds through the gun. It has eaten everything that I have put through it with no problems whatsoever. It is truly a world-class pistol!
By the way, I just ordered the walther edition fobus paddle holster from Walthers website. This is the holster with the walther logo etched on the side. It seemed like a pretty nice piece at a decent price ($30 shipped). Any comments/feedback on this holster would be greatly appreciated.
Personally, I have found it to be the best blend of durability, reliability and elegance for a reasonable price currently available in the marketplace. After researching and testing various pistols (sigs, glocks, berettas, rugers, S&W's) for over a year, I chose the p99 as my first pistol. I have no doubts that I made the right choice as I currently have ~500 flawless rounds through the gun. It has eaten everything that I have put through it with no problems whatsoever. It is truly a world-class pistol! By the way, I just ordered the walther edition fobus paddle holster from Walthers website. This is the holster with the walther logo etched on the side. It seemed like a pretty nice piece at a decent price ($30 shipped). Any comments/feedback on this holster would be greatly appreciated.
BerettaNut92
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I think he needs to check out the sear on his P99 Hammer's followin' the slide down
Hammer's followin' the slide down WhoKnowsWho
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I like it, my wife nor I have one yet though.
And I did a poll on TFL about look preference, P99 vs SW99, I think it was like 88% in favor of the P99 look.
And I did a poll on TFL about look preference, P99 vs SW99, I think it was like 88% in favor of the P99 look.
ArmsAkimber
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I purchased a used P99 9mm about a year ago. It turned out to have a "timing problem" in a cam somewhere in the trigger mechanism. A call to Walther USA resulted in them sending a Fed Ex mailing label to me. They turning the repaired gun around in about four weeks, and I didn't even have to pay shipping!
Great service aside, I am very happy with my P99. Recoil is a bit snappy, and I think I had one light strike with some Danish military ammo, but never experienced any other failures of any kind. Even with the trigger problem, the gun still functioned, but in DAO.
My P99 is one of my top favorites in my collection.
Great service aside, I am very happy with my P99. Recoil is a bit snappy, and I think I had one light strike with some Danish military ammo, but never experienced any other failures of any kind. Even with the trigger problem, the gun still functioned, but in DAO.
My P99 is one of my top favorites in my collection.
lunde
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I like the P99 so much that I own four, two in each caliber, with .357 Sig conversion barrels (for the .40 Auto ones) about two weeks away. The P99 SA trigger is the best among all of my center-fire semi-auto pistols: short and crisp with an extremely short and crisp reset.
You guys get excited and just multipost dont you? lol
well i owned a american spec one with the carl walther import marks.....................but i just ordered a German spec one from earl on friday and it should be in today!! ill be spending this evening at the range in 9mm fashion.............by the way, when my p22 comes back from repair i will have a nice combo set eh?
well i owned a american spec one with the carl walther import marks.....................but i just ordered a German spec one from earl on friday and it should be in today!! ill be spending this evening at the range in 9mm fashion.............by the way, when my p22 comes back from repair i will have a nice combo set eh?
When I first brought my .40 P99 home and showed my wife, I realized immediately that I'd need to buy a second one or lose mine. We now have 2, hers is 9mm, imported by Walther USA, mine's the .40, imported by S&W.
EXCELLENT ergonomics, smooth trigger, and HK-style mag release that I like so much...
If they ever make a P99 compact...
EXCELLENT ergonomics, smooth trigger, and HK-style mag release that I like so much...
If they ever make a P99 compact...
45R
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I love my P99 so much I am going to pick up another one!
whoami
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P99 Military in 9mm, first pistol I ever purchased. Decided on it instead of a H&K USP 9mm....not sorry that I did, as I love every bit of it. It's more accurate than I expected, and I haven't had a single misfeed, light strike, or ftf with it myself (friend did...thumb kept riding the slide release). Plus I have big hands, and it was the most comfortable of the ones I looked at (Sig, HK, Glock).
Only two complaints, but they are relatively minor.
1. The DA trigger....while the SA is smooth and allows for very easy followups, the DA could be described as 'mushy' if I were on my best behavior
2. Cost of highcaps. YOWCH!
Only two complaints, but they are relatively minor.
1. The DA trigger....while the SA is smooth and allows for very easy followups, the DA could be described as 'mushy' if I were on my best behavior
2. Cost of highcaps. YOWCH!
I have two, a 9mm and a .40 and like them very much. Both have the traditional DA/SA trigger configurations. Like lunde, I have a Bar-Sto barrel in .357SIG on order for the .40.
whoami -
Hi-caps (16 rnds.) for the 9mm aren't all that expensive; they can be purchased new for between $70 and $80 ea. - I have six.
Unless you're a LEO, hi-caps for the .40 are not available.
whoami -
Hi-caps (16 rnds.) for the 9mm aren't all that expensive; they can be purchased new for between $70 and $80 ea. - I have six.
Unless you're a LEO, hi-caps for the .40 are not available.
Yes, just took it to the range today for the first time (the new german spec 9mm) it shot great! 100 rounds no malfunction. I actually think this one shoots better than my older U.S. spec p99............I definantly like these sights better.. the 16 round mags are great, it came with two brand new ones and i found a guy selling them for $65 shipped............might have to invest...
notbubba
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I'm one of the p99 haters, maybe I just got a lemon but I was glad when it got stolen.
Wildalaska
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Love it! And a suppressor is coming for it!
Wildalaska
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Exactly! Just because!
Wildalaska
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I probably will get the German one from Earls..although I have been looking at the AWC suppressors..
As far as paperwork, Ill just bring it in under a Class 2 manufacturing stamp (Form 3), then eventually just transfer it to myself or my wife...
As far as paperwork, Ill just bring it in under a Class 2 manufacturing stamp (Form 3), then eventually just transfer it to myself or my wife...
faustulus
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i could hit what i was aiming at... so long as it was a barn. I really could never get used to the trigger, and finally got rid of it. I liked the size and weight, but i shot it worse than I did a glock.
modifiedbrowning
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Oh, yeah! I love the P99. My first pistol was a black 9mm. I just purchased a QPQ 9mm last month. I am going to buy a Military P99 at some point as well, Trifecta, ya see. The P99 is ergonomic,accurate,reliable and attractive. The trigger does get better with use, it smooths out nicely and the reset in SA is short.
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