Walther P99

There are 3 different models of the P99, the newest and latest version being the AS model, it has some nifty features but they take some getting used to, it has a decocker, making the gun basically have 3 different trigger options, if the gun is decocked you have a bit of a heavy long double action pull, if the gun is already cocked your in the Anti-Stress mode, which is a long very light pull until the trigger hits a set point, and then from there you have a very nice trigger pull with a very short reset, the Ergonomics of the gun are amazing, and they are real shooters, unfortunately the P99 has been bumped from the production line and taken over by the PPQ, which is very similar, and arguably a nicer trigger and some grip upgrades, I personally like the looks of the P99 better, it was my go to competition gun until this year.
 
Walther makes extremely high quality guns.

If you go to a gun store and have them bring everything out side by side you'll see that the Ruger SR9 is on one end of the spectrum, and Walther and H&K are on the other.

I personally went with the PPQ M2 because don't like the hammer and decocking stuff that the P99 has, but Walther as a brand you'll be happy with.
 
I have a P99 AS and love it! The trigger does take a bit of getting used to but I see why it became a duty gun for some police departments in the US.
I also have two PPQ M1s and although I like the handling of the PPQ better, I find the P99 is equally comfortable to shoot.
Ultimately, I'm putting a PPQ and my P99 AS up for sale shortly and will be just sticking with the one PPQ for competition shooting.
 
I have a P99 AS. It was a gift from a friend who was hanging up his skates due to health issues. It was a beautiful gun. IF I wasn't already full drinking the Sig Cool-aid, It would probably be my go to pistol.
 
I wish they put a PPQ trigger in the frame/slide of P99.

P99 is elegant. PPQ is chunky and the rail is ugly.
 
I have had a P99 AS since 2006 when I got it new. I have put 5000+ rounds through it with one stoppage that occurred in the first 500 rounds. I bought it when I was out looking for a Sig P226, for reasons I may never know, but never regret. Since that time I have sold and bought many firearms except my Walther P99 and my Anschutz 64 Silhouette (the finest .22lr rifle I have ever shot). I have owned and shot many pistols but my favorite polymer pistol is still my P99. Not all is great in Walther ownership though as the after market accessories are not as plentiful as other manufacturers and the mags are more expensive. As for the rail, I trial mounted a laser and light on it with no real issues (firing 100+ rounds with each to see if either came loose). I am no pro-porting that it is the best 9mm out there, just one very worthy of consideration. Here is a picture after 12 years of service.

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y2k said:
Are they finicky as to what Ammo you feed it
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I found that when they are brand new, they are very sensitive to limpwristing with wimpy ammo. Walthers and HK's are sprung for 9mm NATO. You may have best results with ammo with greater recoil at least for the first 500 rounds.
 
It has a very compact ergonomic grip in general, plus interchangeable backstraps
 
y2k said:
Are they finicky as to what Ammo you feed it
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Not from my experience with the ammo I have used in it, which has included 115-147gr ball from Winchester, Remington, and Fiocchi. I have also used Remington and Winchester 147gr hollow points. I can't speak to how other brands may function in it.
 
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