Walther P99 Final Edition

[sabbfan]

Received an email from Walther today, looks like they are discontinuing the P99 and are releasing a final edition. It’s one auto loader I’ve always wanted to try out but never have. Honestly I thought it was already discontinued but nice seeing they are giving it a nice send off https://waltherarms.com/blog/introd...ce=walther&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=feb2

 

[Reinz]

Unique and interesting marketing.

 

[JeeperCreeper]

I passed up a used "s&w" imported one for 350 a few years ago and regret it.

I would look into these but I think they will be artificially pricey.

 

[12Bravo20]

It is not a total lost cause with the retirement of the Walther P99. There are reliable clones available. I know some will look down on Turkish made firearms but the Canik pistols are reliable and a close clone of the Walther P99.

 

[herrwalther]

Being a huge Walther fan I would get a final edition P99. But do not like the FDE shade. So I will continue looking for a used black 9mm one instead. Already have one in .40S&W.

 

[Hasaf]

About the time that the P99as moved onto my radar, the compact had been cancelled. As such, I didn't replace my HK P30, as I consider the P30sk.

It hit a lot of the buttons, first is that paddle release. Second is the DA/SA with a de-cocker. In this thread, Canik pistols was mentioned. I went and looked and didn't see what I was looking for.

 

[12Bravo20]

About the time that the P99as moved onto my radar, the compact had been cancelled. As such, I didn't replace my HK P30, as I consider the P30sk.

It hit a lot of the buttons, first is that paddle release. Second is the DA/SA with a de-cocker. In this thread, Canik pistols was mentioned. I went and looked and didn't see what I was looking for.

If you are interested in the P99, then I suggest taking a look at Canik pistols. I like my Canik Elite SC. It is in between the Glock G26 and G19 as far a size goes.

 

[railroader]

I can second a Canik. I have the Canik TP9DA. Its a clone of the Walther P99. It is DA/SA with the decocker on the slide. I got mine for $350 and it came with a holster and 2 mags.
https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting...181-rounds/p/1542793#smw_turnto_reviews_title

 

[JR24]

Being a huge Walther fan I would get a final edition P99. But do not like the FDE shade. So I will continue looking for a used black 9mm one instead. Already have one in .40S&W.

My father has a P99 (in black, and 9mm) and it’s a wonderful gun. I like it better than any of Walthers striker options.

 

[Redcoat3340]

I've got 3 and none are "pure" Walthers. The 9mm is a full-size Magnum Research (same type of Walther deal S&W did) and the two 40s -- full and compact-- are S&W/Walther combos (frame by Walther, slide and barrel by Smith). I carry the compact .40 more than anything else.
The triggers on all of them are pretty great for a striker (they are the reason I don't own a PPQ any more as they are 95% the Q I had), I like the DA first shot, SA on followup plus the decocker, and in terms of size they are not any larger than the latest big-deal micro, the S&W CSX.
I'll not be getting any more, I figure 3 is plenty.