Is the Walther P99 a bad choice in 40 ??

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vyper005

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My local gunshop has a 40cal P99 in military green for around $625.00,the guns looks and feels pretty sweet but I just dont know....I read in one of the posts that the Walther chamber isnt fully supported just like the Glocks and they also had some trigger problems which I believe they got straightened out...the serial # of the gun I checked out was in the 41k range....I dont think my range has one for rent so I cant try one out.....What do you guys think....are they pretty decent or what ?? Any pros or cons ?? Thanks for the input...

[This message has been edited by vyper005 (edited October 19, 2000).]
 
I've tried one and it wasn't bad at all. I couldn't really check for accuracy as we were shooting at strung up clay pigeons. It's not my first choice but if it feels good to you, just do it!
 
My P99 is a 9mm. I prefer 17 rounds of 9mm over 13 rounds of .40. Call me crazy. Anyway, I've never shot the .40, but if it's as good as the 9mm version, you'll love it.
 
In Houston, a P99 is $539 or less. I have seen several posts about the slides on the P99 .40 locking back when ammunition is still in the magazine. I haven't see any lately, so Walther may have solved the problem.
 
I have the 40 and have posted bunches on it. It is accurate, at least still more than I am. I had F2F problems with the first 100 rounds but that went away. WALTHER'S ROCK. I shot the 9 tonight, I like the 40 more.

Be warned some people will go out of their way to tell you you should have bought a G or S or H, screw 'em.
 
I've been very happy with mine (a QPQ).
It's accurate, feels great, a very solid gun. Lots of nice features, & I've always liked the way it looks. Most importantly, I've had no problems with it so far (several hundred rounds, JHP & FMJ, different brands & loads) From posts I've seen here, it sounds like the chamber is more supported than the Glocks (not bashing!) but not fully supported. Have not heard of any problems w/ the Walther because of this. I've never regretted my choice, it's a gun to be proud of. Good luck, whatever you decide.

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Oak
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"Skeptical scrutiny can separate deep insights from deep nonsense."
 
The question should be - Is the 40 a bad choice in the P99? I owned the P99 in both 9mm and 40. They were both accurate and 100% reliable. I prefer the 9mm but you can't go wrong with either. And no Glocks don't compare but you do pay much more for the Walthers.
 
I have the P99 in .40. I shoot it all the time, and just love it. I've had mine since January, and have never had the slide lock back on a loaded mag. It won't cycle Aquila ammo, but I'll never buy that junk again. It is the first gun I grab when things go "bump in the night".

My brother shot it for the first time on Tuesday, and ordered one for himself, first thing Wednesday morning. Nuff said.
 
Love my P99 in nine mm. My favorite carry gun. Accurate, reliable, etc.

The only way the Walther would be a bad choice is if you were planning on purchasing it instead of something a lot bigger or more expensive. If you're buying it instead of your first .45, bad choice. If you're buying it instead of an HK Tactical or a Sig 210, bad choice. Otherwise, sleep easily and dream of bulls eyes with lots of holes about 2/5 of an inch in diameter...

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Take the long way home...
 
I shot a buddy's in .40SW. Was a fine gun other than the fact that I couldn't get used to the 2-stage trigger. BIG take up followed up by an obvious let-off. The trigger lets off too close for my taste (ie the reach is too short at the point that it lets off). This is the most unique thing about the gun. You will either like it/get over it or it will be a showstopper.

It reminded me of a good pellet pistol trigger (which is usually used on a much lighterr target trigger). Based on that experience I passed on buying one, just too wierd for me

BUT.......I was in a gun shop the other day and they had a "quick action" model. Had a much better trigger - no take up. It was "right there". However, you lose the restrike (DA) capability with the quick action.

The quick action model actually has a different slide. I laid the regular and quick action models next to each other and concluded that they were indeed different.

Must say I'm tempted again...... Would probably buy the .40 myself but the 9 would be fine too.

JiminCA

PS whatever you do, DON'T BUY THE S&W! Aside from the obvious political reasons to boycott S&W it isn't as much gun. No slide serrations, lame triggerguard - just lesser construction for maybe a $20-40 difference.

[This message has been edited by JiminCA (edited October 20, 2000).]
 
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