Walther P99? - The Firearms Forum

Mjolnir · 04-28-2008, 01:18 PM

I've been looking at a Walther P99, wondering if anyone has any experience with them? Appear to be a very nice gun, really like the de-cocker, and intrigued by the magazine release.

Jay · 04-28-2008, 03:52 PM

I have an SW99 ... basically the same gun, except the slide and barrel are made by S&W instead of Walther. It's been a real dependable handgun. It's accurate, (not match grade), feeds anything, hasn't malfunctioned yet (over 4 years), light weight, easy to field strip, and the ambi mag release, is different, but extremely easy to get used to. I'm keeping mine.

CampingJosh · 04-30-2008, 09:14 AM

I've only rented one, but Jay's description is as accurate as any I could give. It's accurate, light, and reliable. It's a good gun.

Mjolnir · 04-30-2008, 10:01 AM

Thanks for the input guys, yesterday I looked at it again and decided that I liked the Springfield XD better so I picked one up in a subcompact 9mm. The purpose of either of these guns was to be a concealed carry gun, and I decided I would feel much better carrying the XD because of the safety features as well as the round-in-chamber feature. I was happily suprised by the great package you get when you buy an XD they give you everything but the bullets! On another note last Friday someone tried to rob the sub shop next door to my work and had a girl at knife point. Luckily one of the other employees had his ccw and handled the situation. If I even doubted the need for a ccw that re-affirmed the need for one.

Vladimir · 04-30-2008, 11:49 AM

Congratulations on the XD, a fine weapon!

The magazine release on the Walther is similar to the one on the USPs, I love the ambi mag release, it is much more fluid and easier for me to use than those damn thumb buttons!

stetson · 05-01-2008, 07:56 PM

Sw 99 is a fine pistol I 've had mine a good while now and it's my favorite 45 !
I own Springfield's and I'll take this 99 over any of my Springfield's any day including
my 1911.

Zebraranger · 05-30-2008, 12:38 PM

I have the 1st gen. P99 .40, Its ergonomics and POA cant be beat.

bcj1755 · 07-20-2008, 08:29 PM

I own a 2nd gen P99As in 9mm. I LOVE it! Best 9mm I've ever shot. About 500 rounds have been put through it with zero problems. I've fired various types of ammo in it, Fiochii 115gr FMJ, Fiochii 115gr JHP, CCI 115 gr FMJ, Winchester 115 gr FMJ, and Federal Hydra-Shok 124 JHP. She's taken all of them straight out of the box. I use it as my concealed carry gun loaded with the Hydra-Shoks.

SCRAMBLER · 07-21-2008, 06:36 PM

P99 is an exelent gun, Put over 3,000 rounds of various different ammo thru the 40. carry it for self defense. Accurate , reliable. I have a 9mm and a 40 cal. all earlier models. I have been doing a detailed accessory search and will report later. for the earlier models only, as they have a propriotary rail system and not much available.

04-28-2008, 01:18 PM	#1
Mjolnir V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 228	Walther P99? I've been looking at a Walther P99, wondering if anyone has any experience with them? Appear to be a very nice gun, really like the de-cocker, and intrigued by the magazine release. -->

04-28-2008, 03:52 PM	#2
Jay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,286	Re: Walther P99? I have an SW99 ... basically the same gun, except the slide and barrel are made by S&W instead of Walther. It's been a real dependable handgun. It's accurate, (not match grade), feeds anything, hasn't malfunctioned yet (over 4 years), light weight, easy to field strip, and the ambi mag release, is different, but extremely easy to get used to. I'm keeping mine. __________________ "For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected cannot taste." "USMC 8652, 2531, RVN Jun '67, - May 69"

04-30-2008, 09:14 AM	#3
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,788	Re: Walther P99? I've only rented one, but Jay's description is as accurate as any I could give. It's accurate, light, and reliable. It's a good gun. __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.

04-30-2008, 10:01 AM	#4
Mjolnir V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 228	Re: Walther P99? Thanks for the input guys, yesterday I looked at it again and decided that I liked the Springfield XD better so I picked one up in a subcompact 9mm. The purpose of either of these guns was to be a concealed carry gun, and I decided I would feel much better carrying the XD because of the safety features as well as the round-in-chamber feature. I was happily suprised by the great package you get when you buy an XD they give you everything but the bullets! On another note last Friday someone tried to rob the sub shop next door to my work and had a girl at knife point. Luckily one of the other employees had his ccw and handled the situation. If I even doubted the need for a ccw that re-affirmed the need for one.

04-30-2008, 11:49 AM	#5
Vladimir Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Issaquah WA Posts: 3,558	Re: Walther P99? Congratulations on the XD, a fine weapon! The magazine release on the Walther is similar to the one on the USPs, I love the ambi mag release, it is much more fluid and easier for me to use than those damn thumb buttons! __________________ -JVRR меня зовут Владимир или Джеймс. Я знаю только немного русский язык (я американец, но мой пра дедушка русски). STEAM (CSS, TF2, etc): Ask me! Xbox LIVE! GT: "Vlad is Rad" PS3 PSN: "Vlad_Is_Rad"

05-01-2008, 07:56 PM	#6
stetson V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 198	Re: Walther P99? Sw 99 is a fine pistol I 've had mine a good while now and it's my favorite 45 ! I own Springfield's and I'll take this 99 over any of my Springfield's any day including my 1911.

05-30-2008, 12:38 PM	#7
Zebraranger Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 19	Re: Walther P99? I have the 1st gen. P99 .40, Its ergonomics and POA cant be beat. __________________ The Ultimate Handgun Rack http://manaboutracks.com/default.aspx

07-20-2008, 08:29 PM	#8
bcj1755 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: A wretched hive of scum and villiany Posts: 4,357	Re: Walther P99? I own a 2nd gen P99As in 9mm. I LOVE it! Best 9mm I've ever shot. About 500 rounds have been put through it with zero problems. I've fired various types of ammo in it, Fiochii 115gr FMJ, Fiochii 115gr JHP, CCI 115 gr FMJ, Winchester 115 gr FMJ, and Federal Hydra-Shok 124 JHP. She's taken all of them straight out of the box. I use it as my concealed carry gun loaded with the Hydra-Shoks.

07-21-2008, 06:36 PM	#9
SCRAMBLER Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7	Re: Walther P99? P99 is an exelent gun, Put over 3,000 rounds of various different ammo thru the 40. carry it for self defense. Accurate , reliable. I have a 9mm and a 40 cal. all earlier models. I have been doing a detailed accessory search and will report later. for the earlier models only, as they have a propriotary rail system and not much available.