SW99, the good, bad or ugly?

[vettes]

Anyone have the good, bad or ugly on these S&W 99's in .45 Is it me or are they almost the same as a Walther P99? Im looking for a auto for valentine gift for my wife (I bought her a norinco HP9 '14 bbl shotgun for a wedding present last 'Aug) She has small hands, and liked the walther P99.

Who has them forsale and what are they goin for?

Thanks for any input

Andy

 

[foxbat]

Small hands + 45ACP + 'reasonable' price = Taurus 24/7 or Ruger 345...
Do some research and try before you buy if possible.
Both seem to be good value....both are pretty 'snappy' as one would expect in a 45ACP in a gun of this size and weight.....
For what it's worth, and not having shot the 99, , the S&W 99 is considered 'obsolete'...the M&P in 45ACP is the direct 'replacement' for the 99.

 

[Morgayne]

S&W99 or Walther 99 are practically the same (in my opinion). Walther helped design the S&W.

I think the Taurus 24/7 is also very nice.

Does she do alot of shooting already? is that why you are thinking .45?

 

[UncleWalther]

I've heard that the Walther P99s are not quite as reliable as the competition (Sig or HK). But, I've also heard the people really like the ergonomics. I guess I would recommend that, if you do end up buying one, then to make sure you get it from a reputable dealer who will help you out in the event of a problem with the gun.

 

[vettes]

Thanks for the input so far.

We were at target sports last weekend, and she did handle the taurus 24/7 and she liked that one too. Target has them @ $640 i believe. I have heard some nasty stuff about taurus and their warrentee's though?

She also liked the S&W MP9 which Epps has on sale for $670 i believe too.

Anyone seen cheaper prices for the MP9 or 24/7 ?

Thanks again

Andy

 

[foxbat]

45ACP in this size and style of platform is not really for the novice shooter.
If she likes the style/grip, I would go with the 24/7 in 9MM, or else the M&P,
also in 9MM.
Nothing puts off a new shooter more quickly than recoil...
Too many shooters 'move up' too quickly...get the basics ingrained first.....

 

[ElmerFudd]

Interesting Valentine Day gift...

... and she did handle the taurus 24/7 and she liked that one too. Target has them @ $640 i believe. I have heard some nasty stuff about taurus and their warrentee's though?

They would have to be half the price of a Norinco for me to buy one in Canada. I've heard it is next to impossible to get parts in Canada for them so unless you can get 2 for the price of 1 to have the second for parts only I wouldn't be getting one.

X2 on the 45ACP version, as much as I love the 45ACP. It might be a bit heavy on recoil for such a small and light gun. If you reload your own ammo then you could lighten that down though.


Fudd