Just got my new pistol, SW99...WOW!!!!
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BrokenArrow
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They do look and feel pretty good. Will be interesting to see how they hold up to use in the real world? Bona fortuna!
My only concerns are the thin chamber walls and lack of case support in the 40 models. The same problems I have with Glock, Beretta and some other 40s.
The 40 operates at the same pressure level as the 9mm (@35K psi) and has a weaker web. Seems to me the chambers should be as thick/thicker and have as much/more support than a 9 to be all it should be?
Like Glock, they shoe-horned the 40 into a 9 platform with very little margin for error?
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My only concerns are the thin chamber walls and lack of case support in the 40 models. The same problems I have with Glock, Beretta and some other 40s.
The 40 operates at the same pressure level as the 9mm (@35K psi) and has a weaker web. Seems to me the chambers should be as thick/thicker and have as much/more support than a 9 to be all it should be?
Like Glock, they shoe-horned the 40 into a 9 platform with very little margin for error?
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BrokenArrow
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I'm a believer!
Been shooting one all week. Shoot it better than anything I've ever had in my hand in any fighting caliber.
Bought one, have another on order!
Fast, accurate, reliable (so far)with 155/165/180 FMJ from Fed/Win and 155/165/180 JHPs from Fed/Win/Rem.
I like the P99,I like this SW99 better. The changes seem to be to improve it in 40, and they did a great job.
I think they got a winner here. I hope so, I really like it.
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Been shooting one all week. Shoot it better than anything I've ever had in my hand in any fighting caliber.
Bought one, have another on order!
Fast, accurate, reliable (so far)with 155/165/180 FMJ from Fed/Win and 155/165/180 JHPs from Fed/Win/Rem.
I like the P99,I like this SW99 better. The changes seem to be to improve it in 40, and they did a great job.
I think they got a winner here. I hope so, I really like it.
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Rob Pincus
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Okay, so, tell me....
Is this the CZ gripped Glock that I've been looking for?
I have always thought that the CZ-75/EAA Witness/ Baby Eagle/Jericho Grips were the most comfortable in the combat handgun world, but I have never found those guns to be as comfortable to carry or as reliable as my Glocks.
Is the SW99 the answer? How do the overall dimensions (especially the width) compare to a G23, for anyone who has both?
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Is this the CZ gripped Glock that I've been looking for?
I have always thought that the CZ-75/EAA Witness/ Baby Eagle/Jericho Grips were the most comfortable in the combat handgun world, but I have never found those guns to be as comfortable to carry or as reliable as my Glocks.
Is the SW99 the answer? How do the overall dimensions (especially the width) compare to a G23, for anyone who has both?
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[This message has been edited by Rob (edited July 01, 1999).]
let's pick the thread up again
i picked up some SWW 99 literature last night while dropping off rally flyers...
dZ
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will you stand with me in DC on 10-2-99?
http://www.myplanet.net/jeffhead/LibMarch
i picked up some SWW 99 literature last night while dropping off rally flyers...
dZ
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will you stand with me in DC on 10-2-99?
http://www.myplanet.net/jeffhead/LibMarch
joegerardi
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Rob:
That would be the CZ-100. About the size of a G19. I have one. It has the same great grips as the CZ/Witness. Look here:
http://www.cz-usa.com/cz100.html
That would be the CZ-100. About the size of a G19. I have one. It has the same great grips as the CZ/Witness. Look here:
http://www.cz-usa.com/cz100.html
Danger Dave
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Ummm, okay, so how much will one of those SW99's set me back?
How about the CZ?
How about the CZ?
joegerardi
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Danger Dave:
If you're looking for the CZ, I'm selling mine. I recently put a Bren Ten on layaway and need the money. The CZ is NIB, unfired and I recently lowered the price on Gunsamerica to $325.00. Usually, they go in the $399.00 range.
It comes with 1 mag, mag loader, screw tool for the adjustable sights, case, manual and box. E-mail me if you need to.
If you're looking for the CZ, I'm selling mine. I recently put a Bren Ten on layaway and need the money. The CZ is NIB, unfired and I recently lowered the price on Gunsamerica to $325.00. Usually, they go in the $399.00 range.
It comes with 1 mag, mag loader, screw tool for the adjustable sights, case, manual and box. E-mail me if you need to.
I was absolutely surprised with the performance of the SW99...pleasantly that is.
The local gun shop had a Smith and Wesson promotion so I fired up the SW99 (subconsciously not expecting too much). For years, my dept. issued the S&W 5906 to the exclusion of all others. I had my share of malfunctions that were extractor related with the 5906 and did not like the heavy weight of the gun; I just wasn't thrilled with the products coming out of the S&W factory. Two years ago we traded in the Smiths for HK USP .40s in both the full size and compact versions. There has been almost universal acceptance of this gun within the dept. and I believe that it is state-of-the-art for a polymer handgun.
Well, let's just say that the SW99 shot a 1/4" smaller group at 25yds than my USP/c. The SW99 seems very compact for a .40 and the dimensions of the grip fit my hand like the proverbial glove. I experienced no malfunctions during my test drive and felt-recoil was more like a 9mm. This gun represents a major step forward for Smith & Wesson.
Does anyone know if Trijicon nakes replacement sights for the SW99 yet ?
Enjoy your SW99s - I'm a little jealous !
The local gun shop had a Smith and Wesson promotion so I fired up the SW99 (subconsciously not expecting too much). For years, my dept. issued the S&W 5906 to the exclusion of all others. I had my share of malfunctions that were extractor related with the 5906 and did not like the heavy weight of the gun; I just wasn't thrilled with the products coming out of the S&W factory. Two years ago we traded in the Smiths for HK USP .40s in both the full size and compact versions. There has been almost universal acceptance of this gun within the dept. and I believe that it is state-of-the-art for a polymer handgun.
Well, let's just say that the SW99 shot a 1/4" smaller group at 25yds than my USP/c. The SW99 seems very compact for a .40 and the dimensions of the grip fit my hand like the proverbial glove. I experienced no malfunctions during my test drive and felt-recoil was more like a 9mm. This gun represents a major step forward for Smith & Wesson.
Does anyone know if Trijicon nakes replacement sights for the SW99 yet ?
Enjoy your SW99s - I'm a little jealous !
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