Quick question for all you guys out there, I was wondering if anyone has handled a P99 and was wondering how it compared to similar sized pistols? When I was in the service I used Sigs and Brownings. I like the looks of the P99 and because I'm in Canada, we don't have gun shops that readily have inventory for me to look at.
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Anyone use a Walther P99?
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I have a fair amount of time in on a S&W 990 which is about the same thing - apparently there was some collaboration between S&W and Walther. It is a typical striker-fired plastic gun, except I find the slide lock lever very difficult to engage/disengage and the magazine release does not work well for me either.
In addition, the slide tends to slam shut by itself when a loaded magazine is inserted and armorers I have talked to say this is "normal." Anyway, I am going to try to dump this thing and get one of the new M&Ps instead.
Having said that, the gun shoots fine, is light, appears sturdy enough and is very easy to disassemble/clean/etc. I still don't like it though.
Razor, the best gun for you is the gun you are most comfortable shooting and carrying. That requires practice; shooting and carrying. Everything is a compromise and you have to find what works best for you. If you want a P99, buy it. Don't depend on anyone else's opinion on whether or not it's a good gun. It might be the perfect gun for you. If it doesn't work like you want or expect, swap it for another until you find the one you like. One size doesn't fit all when it comes to pistols. You want one that you have absolute faith in WTSHTF. You can't own them all, but you can make a bunch of them pass through your hands. Good luck, Merry Christmas
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Absolutely. The one you like will be the one you like and that may be some outdated old gun or some state of the art plastic wonder. Guns are like women that way...
Razorwind:
Having cranked innumerate rounds through the "990" over the past 5 years, I can testify that it is a strong, accurate and utterly reliable gun. During this timeframe I have not had a single failure to feed and none of my peers have either. However, though I have complete faith in it my objective is to have similar faith in something a little less irritating to use when the time(s) come to lock the slide back, switch magazines, etc.
This past year the "Production" class at my IPSC club was dominated by the S&W M&P which is prompting me to give it a long look. Aesthetically, it looks very similar to the 990 but the trigger pull is considerably lighter and the requisite knobs are in the right place.
Anyway, I am still looking for the "right" gun too, and if the M&P isn't it I'll keep looking.
Having cranked innumerate rounds through the "990" over the past 5 years, I can testify that it is a strong, accurate and utterly reliable gun. During this timeframe I have not had a single failure to feed and none of my peers have either. However, though I have complete faith in it my objective is to have similar faith in something a little less irritating to use when the time(s) come to lock the slide back, switch magazines, etc.
This past year the "Production" class at my IPSC club was dominated by the S&W M&P which is prompting me to give it a long look. Aesthetically, it looks very similar to the 990 but the trigger pull is considerably lighter and the requisite knobs are in the right place.
Anyway, I am still looking for the "right" gun too, and if the M&P isn't it I'll keep looking.
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Have to agree with TJ and DIJ on this. There's a lot of choices out there today so get what you like as it is more apt to be the gun you shoot the most and can hit with the best.
With all the modern light weight high capacity pistols out there today my favorite pistol of all time is still the old WW II Walther P-38.
It's the pistol I learned to shoot with as a kid and for me is just like pointing my finger. It's really a bit large for CCW for most people's body size including mine but is easily carried off body.
If I were going to carry on my person then there's other guns I would choose, most likely a hammerless revolver, which still has reduced firepower but a couple of speed loaders can help make up for lack of capacity.
As has been hashed out here many times; it boils down to your own personal choice.:thumbup:
True, true (what everybody has said), but the problem is I'm not overly aware of any shops in my area (Toronto) that carry any. I've played with the "air" version; and I'm assuming that they would be the same size and it did fit well in my hands. And I'm also assuming that you can't try out a pistol like a car
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What fits my hand? Nothing ever felt so good in my hand as a Luger 9mm.
Of course, I don't think the originals ought to be carried, but there is a company that makes Luger pistols nowadays and it seems like they ought to be fine sidearms if in good condition.
The Heckler and Koch P9S is my personal weapon at the moment and I don't intend to ever sell it or trade it because it fits my hand like a freaking glove.
Of course, I don't think the originals ought to be carried, but there is a company that makes Luger pistols nowadays and it seems like they ought to be fine sidearms if in good condition.
The Heckler and Koch P9S is my personal weapon at the moment and I don't intend to ever sell it or trade it because it fits my hand like a freaking glove.
I'm assuming that they would be the same size and it did fit well in my hands.
You can rest assured that the thing will either fit your hand or can be made to fit. There are three different backstraps which are easily interchanged and if you hand can grip any pistol one of them is bound to work. If I'm not mistaken, all three come with the gun. Ergonomics of the grip itself is certainly not one of the gun's faults.
There are not alot of holsters available off-the-shelf for this gun, but outfits like Milt Sparks can make a holster for just about anything.
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Funny how some poeple say "Get a Glock" even if thats not what people asked about. I can shoot the full sized glocks with descent proficency but the smaller ones don't work for me. Now the 1911's are sweet!! Same with the XD's (aside from the .40 S&W Sub compact can't hit worth a darn).
The question for the Glock guys is, why do you like them? They don't work for me but 1911's and Rugers do.
Heber
The question for the Glock guys is, why do you like them? They don't work for me but 1911's and Rugers do.
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I dont trust Glocks very much, they need a second safety. Glocks are taking over the lead in accidental discharge injuries and deaths.
Put a grip safety on a glock and I'll consider it.
Put a grip safety on a glock and I'll consider it.
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They just settle more comfortably into your hand with each shot. Unlike modern pistols, though, they like oil- and must be clean, clean to be reliable. Here's my Finn DWM...
Mike
Danny, the biggest safety issue with Glocks is poor PD training.
ND/AD's result from Officers attempting to reholster with their finger on the trigger.
DOH, BANG
I owned a Glock 27, sub-compact .40 for a while. It functioned perfectly, but just didnt fit my smallish hands well. When a buddy just had to have it, and was wanting to trade me a Para-Ord Warthog .45 straight up, I went for the trade.
Razor, is there a range near you that rents guns? A few bucks rental to find out you dont like a gun is sure better than loosing money big time on buy high, sell low deals going from gun to gun to gun.
DaddyDett
ND/AD's result from Officers attempting to reholster with their finger on the trigger.
DOH, BANG
I owned a Glock 27, sub-compact .40 for a while. It functioned perfectly, but just didnt fit my smallish hands well. When a buddy just had to have it, and was wanting to trade me a Para-Ord Warthog .45 straight up, I went for the trade.
Razor, is there a range near you that rents guns? A few bucks rental to find out you dont like a gun is sure better than loosing money big time on buy high, sell low deals going from gun to gun to gun.
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Now I have this urge to buy a Luger..