Anyone have a Walther P99?

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chokeu2

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I am beginning to think that I would like to have one of these nice looking babies next. Does anyone here have one?
Is the trigger pull so long as to be a consideration for not owning it? And if applicable, what are the best deals that any of you have seen on one. I have seen the .40 variant for $525. The highest I have seen is $599. Sound about right?
 
Yup, I've got one, in fact I've got 4 and a special 5th one on the way.

I don't think the DA pull is that long. If you think it is how about getting the QA model (quick action trigger).

Personally I like my military model the best, but I shoot my QA the most.

The $525 is a great price for one. I would jump on it.

P99
 
I have one too!!! In fact, this is my second one!!! The DA pull is not bad at all. The price is super!!! Like P99 said, JUMP ON IT!!!! These are excellent guns.:cool: You will probably have to live with Klinton mags, though. The standard 16rd mags are rare, and expensive, in the $150 range!!! :eek: I got lucky. Mine came with two standard mags.:p
 
I bought one of the first imported to this country. I've had mine since Feb. of '97. The gun was built in late '96. SN#237

I have a Walther threaded barrel on mine. Now it is a P99SD.

I love mine. I have the first generation trigger and the white outline sights.

Buy it, you won't be sorry. I like the 9mm myself. Never cared for the .40S&W.
 
Wow! Thanks guys! I will in fact jump on that thing today!
Now, what it is about this gun that has encouraged you guys to get more than one? Just curious... I can relate, I am a 1911 bigot, and have several of those. But there is something about this weapon that really appeals to me. Thanks again guys.
 
They are traditional Striker fired SA/DA second strike capability.

The QA (Quick Action) trigger is similar to the Glock.

DAO is also available in the P990.
 
What is it that made me buy more than one?

The ergo........... urgo.........., the way it fit my hand is what first got my attention on the P99. next was the smooth trigger and solid feel of the gun. The fit and finish was excellent. After taking it to the range, I was hooked. Right out of the box, I was shooting 3" groups first time at 15 yards(pretty decent for me). The .40 recoil was easier to handle with the P99 than other .40s I have shot. Brother-in-law shot a few rounds and fell in love too.
Although he was just shooting at an old minnow bucker, he was consistantly hitting it at about 65 to 75 yards. Soooooo, the only natural thing to do is get my .40 a little brother, a 9mm. Standard cap mags still available for the 9mm, although they are expensive.

I liked the P99 so well, Yesterday a P88c followed me home. Now I'm drawing my sights on which Walther to get next, a P5c, a PPK, a PPKS, P38 or maybe even a last or limited edition. There's even a rumor floating around about a P99c coming to a shop near you soon. I guess I'm hooked, but I'm not going to any WOA meetings to get cured(Walther Owners Anonomous).

I think the Walthers are one of the few true classic, quality pistols on the market, and are worthy of collecting. That's why I bought more than one.:)
 
If you are considering a Glock, instead try a
P99 QA (quick action). I think that you will like it better.

Better fit in the hand, better trigger (IMHO), excellent finish.

If you want DA/SA, try the other P99 versions. Also take a look at the HK USP.
 
The P99 is awesome, I don't think there is really anything to add to this already informative post......just another advocate of this fine firearm.

On the subject of Walthers, I would really like my P22 already.
:mad: :)


JG
 
I bought my first one in 1999. Later I got upset over the deal Walther made with @ & *, and sold it. It was regret almost as soon as the ink was dry!!!:( Recently, I had the chance to aquire another...I jumped on it!!!:)
 
Big Iron, if you are considering an American PPK, DON'T!.

The reliability is iffy at best, though I have had good ones in the past. If you want the true classic, buy the German made PPK, PPK/S.

I have sold and traded many Walthers in the past, but as I told P99 in an e-mail, that is the only one in my collection that will never get away.

They cost more, are finished better, are more reliable, and you won't find them in stainless steel. And they haven't been imported since '68.

I've never seen finer machine work or blueing on any factory production pistol. Including the P88.
 
Herr Walther,

Thanks again for your invaluable input. I have done some reading and such on the PPK and PPKS and it would seem they are bit more tricky than other Walther models to get the German version. I did look at the PPKS when I picked up my P88c the other day. It was NOT a German version! As you said, I found out that there are NO German stainless steel models. It did feel really excellent in my hand though.

Any Walthers I buy will be the German made, unless I screw up. With the changes in importers and manufacturers, it can get a little tricky. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the German versions will be the only ones with the proof marks on the slide, barrell and the frame. Also, are ALL Walther models subject to scrutiny? Is there another good rule of thumb or guide to follow?

Which model do you prefer, the PPK or PPKS?

Again, thank you for sharing you experience with us.
 
You are correct. All German Walthers will be proof marked. The PPK and PPK/S will have roll marked on the left slide;

Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do. It may or may not say "Made in W. Germany" or "Made in Germany"

There were three roll markings used on the Walther PPK and PPK/S slides during the postwar years.

Date of manufacture and Ulm proof mark is visible on the chamber within the ejection port. Manufacture date is the last two digits of the year untill 1977 when the Germans switched to the two letter code system.

If you get a chance to see a German made PPK, you won't soon forget it. It makes the American made ones look terrible.

My favorite of the PP series is the PPK. The PPK/S ("S" denotes Special to the American market) is OK, but for a small frame semi-auto I much prefer the PP with the longer barrel.

Congrads on your P88C purchase.

Regards,

Michael
 
They're great guns...

and prices must have come down quite a bit since I bought mine 2 years ago. I paid almost $100 more than your lowest price. I have the QPQ in .40, fits my hand beautifully and is very reliable. It's not my most accurate pistol (my BHP holds that title) but I routinely get 3" - 4" groups at 25 yards without much effort. I also like the fact that both the loaded-chamber & cocked-pistol indicators can be checked by feel, if you're forced to operate in the dark. It makes a great "house gun". I can't imagine that you'll regret buying one (or more!). Have fun, Oak.
 
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