Glock 19, Walther P99, or S.A. XD-9???

Of the three, I would pick either the G19 or the P99 with the edge going to the P99. It is indeed an awesome pistol. Even though it is a full size pistol, it can be concealed very easily. The adjustable back straps are another plus. You also get three different front sights, and the rear sights are adjustable for windage. Once you get it set up, you will never have to change it!!! Mine shoots better than I do!! ;)

Check out the Glock 36. It is about the same size as the G19, only it's a .45!!! :D
 
Jackyl wrote:
Alright, I like the Glock, but the polygonal barrel and non-fully supported barrel scares me away because I want to use reloads.

Jackyl:
The "non-fully supported" barrel is almost a myth.
If you do a side-by-side with several of the leading autos, you will see a similar amount of cartridge exposed.
I think Tamara posted pics somewhere?
This is not a problem in the 9mm at any rate.
You could add an aftermarket barrel to shoot lead, but most of my buds have quit reloading lead, and started shooting Winchester "white box" or Wolf ammo.
They tell me it is cheaper to shoot those brands than the expense+time involved in reloading your own.
And a Glock will handle Wolf ammo, no problem.

My advice, for what it's worth;
Try all three, and get the one that you really want.
I believe any of these three will outlast you, and probably be more accurate than you.
Don't go on others' advice.
Shoot all three, if you can.

I used to think Glocks were ugly.
After reading continually about how rugged and reliable they were, I picked one up. Fit me like a glove.
I've had at least one Glock for several years now.
A Glock is the right gun for me.

Oh, and remember, the hunt is part of the fun.:D
 
My vote would have to go to the Glock 19. I have two, and like many others here, do not have any experience with any of the other two pistols. However the Glocks fit me very well, have been very dependable, and with Silvertips (or almost anything else I shoot) are very accurate.

Any of the other pistols would have to be world-class out of the box to make me want to change. And from what I have read, while they seem to be good, they just don't seem to be good enough to warrant that change.

Of course, your experience might very well be different. That's the good and the bad about having so many to choose from.
 
as the owner of a p-99 in 9mm i would suggest that, but my actual suggestion is to go to a range that does rentals and shoot 'em all. find which one feels the best to you. the p-99 has the adjustable backstraps, the glocks are easy to get aftermarket parts for. and the XD-9 i have no experience with.


good luck and let us know what you decide on.

Adept
 
Calling all Walther Fans!

Okay, here's the deal. I posted a message strongly in favor of the G19 and stated that I had no experience with either of the others. Said they would have to be "world-class out of the box" to make me think differently.

Well.....

Went to my local dealer tonight and he had a used but virtually NIB P99 on the wall, with 2 16-shot mags. Probably $525 out the door to me. It feels great in the hand, great trigger.

So what should I do? Is it worth the expense? It would be a stretch, but just possible.

What do you guys think?
 
P99 LNIB? With 2 16rd mags? $525? The 16rd mags alone run $80 to $125 each. If I were you, I'd go camp on the doorstep till he opened and grab it. That's a GOOD deal.
:eek:

I don't think it's an issue with the 9mm, but be sure and check for the Walther German proof marks. I think the only S&W Walthers were in the .40. Also, does it have the grip backstraps, test target, and extra sights? Will they let you shoot it before buying?

You won't be sorry. I love all mine.

P99 in .40 and 9mm
P88c
P4
PP

Good luck and enjoy!:)
 
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shoo them all bu the Glock 19 is the best seller among them.

And the Glock is the gun carried by most LE agencies in the US.

Walther is pretty expensive and if you think Glock hi caps are costly, I had a friend who scheduled a trip to Germany so she she could buy some inexpensive walther hi caps. A year later, she sold the Walther for a G19.
 
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Big Iron...

Some people just cannot communicate in the Internet! :confused:

BTW, I just called my dealer, left a message on his machine to hold the Walther for me. Let's hope it's still there.
 
Well, talked to my dealer and it is on layaway for me. If it had not been for this thread, I might not have picked it up and checked it out. So.....

ALL YOU GUYS CAN EXPLAIN TO MY WIFE WHY I AM BUYING ANOTHER PISTOL!!!!!!!

:cool:
 
Congrates on the purchase. I know you'll be happy with it. As far as the wife goes, be a man.................don't tell her. Anymore when I get a new one, if she asks, I just tell her "I think you've seen this one before". I've got enough now that she can't remember. Then I load it, put it in her hand and she plinks away. Then I tell her, "I'm thinking about getting rid of that one. She says, "That figures, I like it". Done deal then I HAVE to keep it.
 
Since I'm a big 1911 fan I can be totally unbiased in the War of the Plastic Uber-Guns.

I like them all. :)

But if you are looking for cheap hi-caps. The XD will take Beretta 92 mags that have been slightly modified. (new hole drilled in them). Plus Springfield is trying to import a slew of original hi-caps into the country for cheap.

The Glock 19 is fun to shoot.

The Walther is fun to shoot.

Darn. That was hard. But I guess that if I was in this position, I would just have to shoot all three and see which one fit me best. Of the three that would have to be the XD, but that is just what happens to feel the best for me personally.
 
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