Walther PPS - The Firearms Forum

Laserlips · 01-05-2008, 08:49 AM

Picked up my new Walther PPS a couple of days ago in Savannah, Ga. I think I paid too much ($595) but after firing the first magazine of ammo thru it my buyers remorse vanished.

If you like Walthers I think you'll be very pleased with the extremely slim PPS.

J.Pomeroy

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 01-05-2008, 09:36 AM

It's $599+ here in Alabama (Prattville and Montgomery). I'm looking into a P99, myself.

JohnK3 · 01-05-2008, 01:21 PM

A friend of mine once explained to me:

"If you feel you got your money's worth, then you didn't spend too much."

Laserlips · 01-05-2008, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosin_Nagant_Fan

It's $599+ here in Alabama (Prattville and Montgomery). I'm looking into a P99, myself.

MNF:

If you are considering a P99 I encourage you to consider the "AS" (Anti-stress) version.. It's traditional DA/SA and has the finest trigger/striker I've even found on a firearm..

I wish the PPS had the "AS" trigger/striker vs the Glocktype...

If you have an interest you might check out the website www.waltherforums.com. You can get all sorts of help there from the folks who actually own the pistol you might be considering.

FWIW, I've owned a surplus PP,P1,P5, and own a P99c/AS, P99/AS and now the PPS and "so far" I've never been disappointed with any Walther I've ever owned.

Best Wishes,

J.Pomeroy

rglbegl · 01-24-2010, 08:37 PM

I hate California!!!!!

I was looking for another pistol, and this one fits the bill perfectly.
But guess what? California did not approve it.

CampingJosh · 01-24-2010, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laserlips

MNF:

If you are considering a P99 I encourage you to consider the "AS" (Anti-stress) version.. It's traditional DA/SA and has the finest trigger/striker I've even found on a firearm..

I wish the PPS had the "AS" trigger/striker vs the Glocktype...

I agree wholeheartedly. If the PPS had the AS trigger, one would be my daily carry piece. But I don't really have a use for a full size pistol like the P99, so I don't currently have any Walthers.

LurpyGeek · 01-25-2010, 07:47 AM

Another old thread back from the dead. Does anyone look at post dates?

I've had my eye on a PPS for a long time, but haven't had the opportunity yet. It'll happen soon.

CampingJosh · 01-25-2010, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by LurpyGeek

Another old thread back from the dead. Does anyone look at post dates?

I think the "similar threads" feature at the bottom of the page is likely the culprit. But I don't find it as annoying as some do when long-dead threads are dredged back to the surface.

blackcat_attilio · 01-25-2010, 09:25 AM

Hi! Congrats: very, very good purchase! The price: +1

You shot it so you can understand why I wrote +1

bcj1755 · 01-25-2010, 10:05 AM

I wish i could afford a PPS

Nice Walther pictures. The P99AS is loaded, the P99C and PPS are not.

colt · 01-25-2010, 11:18 AM

I have had my PPS about 6 months and paid the same as you. Mine also shoots very well and easy to conceal. I carry it often.

blackcat_attilio · 01-25-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by colt

I have had my PPS about 6 months and paid the same as you. Mine also shoots very well and easy to conceal. I carry it often.

Ya, PPS is very "slim", easy to conceal dressin summer cloths too.

rglbegl · 01-25-2010, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LurpyGeek

Another old thread back from the dead. Does anyone look at post dates?.

Yes, I looked at the date.
It is better to bump an old thread than to start a new one IMO.

I want one of these, but they are not legal here in Cali.

LurpyGeek · 01-25-2010, 01:41 PM

Sorry to sound snarky. I generally don't care much about post dates, but long silent threads have been popping up frequently lately. It bothers me more when someone uses a thread that hasn't had a response in over two years to ask a question. Sometimes when this happens, the original poster and many of the other posters in the thread have moved on and aren't even using this forum anymore.

Anyway... thread drift.

Yay PPS!

As I stated above... had my eye on one for a long time. Still planning to get one, but haven't been able to decide 9mm or .40.

CampingJosh · 01-25-2010, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LurpyGeek

Yay PPS!

As I stated above... had my eye on one for a long time. Still planning to get one, but haven't been able to decide 9mm or .40.

Around central Indiana, ammo for the .40 is WAY more readily available. Every shop has 10+ boxes on the shelf, even Walmart (which is the only place in my new town that sells ammo). We're still pretty lucky to see 9mm.

Of course, Utah will necessarily be a different situation.

LurpyGeek · 01-26-2010, 08:01 AM

Utah has actually been in a pretty similar situation lately. I don't own anything in 9mm or .40 right now, but I've been keeping my eyes open just to know what's out there. .40 seems more available. .380 is virtually non-existent.

CampingJosh · 01-26-2010, 03:00 PM

I bought 4 boxes of .380 Privi FMJ for $21 each on Sunday, and I got some Magtech JHP for $26 (50 rounds) today. Sunday was a gun show; today I'm in Lexington and went to the physical store of Bud's Gun Shop.

Around here, gun shops usually have a little, but Walmart and such never has any.

01-05-2008, 08:49 AM	#1
Laserlips V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 72	Walther PPS Picked up my new Walther PPS a couple of days ago in Savannah, Ga. I think I paid too much ($595) but after firing the first magazine of ammo thru it my buyers remorse vanished. If you like Walthers I think you'll be very pleased with the extremely slim PPS. J.Pomeroy __________________ "Laus Deo" -->

01-05-2008, 09:36 AM	#2
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,832	Re: Walther PPS It's $599+ here in Alabama (Prattville and Montgomery). I'm looking into a P99, myself. __________________ Long Gun Collection: M38 Mosin-Nagant Carbine Russian 1950 SKS Winchester 1300 20Ga Western Field Single-Shot 16Ga Sears Ranger .22S-L-LR Bolt-Action Rifle Marlin 795 Semi-Auto (Brother's) Handgun Collection: Springfield Armory XD9 Service

01-05-2008, 01:21 PM	#3
JohnK3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,636	Re: Walther PPS A friend of mine once explained to me: "If you feel you got your money's worth, then you didn't spend too much."

01-24-2010, 08:37 PM	#5
rglbegl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dana point CA Posts: 531	Re: Walther PPS I hate California!!!!! I was looking for another pistol, and this one fits the bill perfectly. But guess what? California did not approve it.

01-25-2010, 07:47 AM	#7
LurpyGeek Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UT Posts: 1,436	Re: Walther PPS Another old thread back from the dead. Does anyone look at post dates? I've had my eye on a PPS for a long time, but haven't had the opportunity yet. It'll happen soon. __________________ Knowing is half the battle... Of course, the other half is violence.

01-25-2010, 09:25 AM	#9
blackcat_attilio Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern Italy Posts: 515	Re: Walther PPS Hi! Congrats: very, very good purchase! The price: +1 You shot it so you can understand why I wrote +1 __________________ The secret to successfully hunting bear is to have a companion with you that you can outrun...!

01-25-2010, 10:05 AM	#10
bcj1755 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: A wretched hive of scum and villiany Posts: 4,357	Re: Walther PPS I wish i could afford a PPS Nice Walther pictures. The P99AS is loaded, the P99C and PPS are not. __________________ History is much like an endless waltz. The three beats of war, peace, and revolution continue on forever. Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges - Cicero If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen. - Samuel Adams

01-25-2010, 11:18 AM	#11
colt V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ky. Posts: 147	Re: Walther PPS I have had my PPS about 6 months and paid the same as you. Mine also shoots very well and easy to conceal. I carry it often.

01-25-2010, 01:41 PM	#14
LurpyGeek Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UT Posts: 1,436	Re: Walther PPS Sorry to sound snarky. I generally don't care much about post dates, but long silent threads have been popping up frequently lately. It bothers me more when someone uses a thread that hasn't had a response in over two years to ask a question. Sometimes when this happens, the original poster and many of the other posters in the thread have moved on and aren't even using this forum anymore. Anyway... thread drift. Yay PPS! As I stated above... had my eye on one for a long time. Still planning to get one, but haven't been able to decide 9mm or .40. __________________ Knowing is half the battle... Of course, the other half is violence.

01-26-2010, 08:01 AM	#16
LurpyGeek Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UT Posts: 1,436	Re: Walther PPS Utah has actually been in a pretty similar situation lately. I don't own anything in 9mm or .40 right now, but I've been keeping my eyes open just to know what's out there. .40 seems more available. .380 is virtually non-existent. __________________ Knowing is half the battle... Of course, the other half is violence.

01-26-2010, 03:00 PM	#17
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,788	Re: Walther PPS I bought 4 boxes of .380 Privi FMJ for $21 each on Sunday, and I got some Magtech JHP for $26 (50 rounds) today. Sunday was a gun show; today I'm in Lexington and went to the physical store of Bud's Gun Shop. Around here, gun shops usually have a little, but Walmart and such never has any. __________________ 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.