Magnum Research MR9 Experiences?

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Been thinking about picking up something for concealed carry that has a longer DA style pull but yet doesn't have an external hammer, and the Walther P99AS and Magnum Research MR9 have come to mind. I already own a number of handguns, which include both striker fired and DA/SA in 9mm (including a Walther PPQ, Sig SP2022, and FN FNP-9... which would be simliar in size to the P99 / MR9). While I love the trigger in the PPQ M1, I'd like a longer / heavier DA trigger for carry.

How is everyone's experince with the MR9? I know Walther makes the frame and the slide/barrel are made domestically, potentially by Kahr. Curious how the MR9 has performed for those who own one. I recall seeing one in a shop next to the Walther a few years back and I liked the more sculpted grip sides of the MR9 more than the P99's relatively flat sides, but that was just a quick "once over" at the counter. The fact that I belive they share magazine formats with the PPQ would be a plus for me as well.

Anyway, just curious... thanks!
 
I would personally go with the P99. I haven't owned the RM9. The $50 max saving doesn't mean much.

I have owned the early P99 with the short mag release and I like the new long P99 mag release. I think the looks of the P99 are better too.
 
I bought an MR9 because it had features unavailable on the current P99.

I prefer small, fine slide serrations and a short magazine release lever, so the MR9 appealed to me more than a current P99. The MR9's availability in a two-tone color combination not offered by Walther was nice, as was the availability of a long-barrelled version, which Walther has never offered.

The MR9's performance was fully equal to that of my previous first-generation P99AS and my son's SW99.
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The advantages of the MR9:

- They are available, but patience may produce a P99 run eventually.
- Full Pic rail
- Some like the slide serrations - they are closer to the Gen 1

Advantages of the P99:

- Long paddles are much easier to use, and DO NOT result in premature mag ejections.
- Cold HF German barrels are some of the best in the world. The MR barrels are very good too - just not CHF.

But, I think the MR 9 is a handsome gun, very accurate, reliable, and a bargain at $400. Some like the SS slide - and it is very cool and durable.

But I own a Gen 1 P99,and even the SMALL paddles make buttons feel like an abomination - cuz they are. Paddles are amazing - once you use them for 5 min you realize how bad buttons are. And OBTW, the P99 style slide release is perfect. Period. The P99 style controls and gun ergoes are the best set in the business.
 
Cheap new P99s pop up frequently. Check with the walther forum, they can help you find.

As a HK P30/VP9 owner, I completely agree with the comment on the Walther long release is better. The new P99/PPQ long release is much easier than the P30. As stated, that doesn't mean it's easier to accidental drop a mag.

I don't think you can go wrong either way. :)

I can't say I know why Kahr went with a ski bumpess gen1 P99 frame for the MR9 over the current frame. Meh.
 
Thanks for posting that one. Gen 1 would have non-standard rails though, correct? I also want to ensure if I get one that it can interchange with PPQ mags, which I believe might not be the case w/ the early ones.
 
I too would recommend the P99AS. I have a couple and they're cool little guns. The slide mounted decocker is an awesome feature.

Just beware tho, the trigger takes some getting used to. It's very different.
 
Keep looking any you'll find a P99. Walther should make runs in the future and they can be had cheaply online. But less than 400 for a MR version is a darn good deal.

All P 99s take Q1 mags. Gen 1 mags are 16 rd for normal capacity. The short release is NOT as good, but again very useable. Buttons are dumb period. Walther should have stuck to their design.

If Walther was thinking, they'd market a gen 4 P99: better fixed sights, long paddles, grippy texturing (some would just want Q grip), ambi 99 slide release, gen1 slide serrations but front also, and offer it in colors.

Not only is the long mag release perfect, but also the size and position of the slide release. No other gun has this combination.
 
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All P 99s take Q1 mags.
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What's a Q1 mag? :confused: Are you talking about the so-called 1st-generation P99 magazine with the high front wall and no ejector relief cut?

As I understand it, 1st-gen and 2nd-gen (high wall, ejector relief cut) P99 mags will both work in the MR Eagle because it uses the original feed ramp design.
 
Sorry to be so slow, but here are my thoughts on the MR9 from a couple of years ago.

The standout in that old comment is really about finding ridiculously cheap magazines. P99 magazines have always seemed to be somewhat pricey, but dealers are willing to have blowout sales on the same magazine with an MRI base plate.
 
Q1= ppq m1. I have no problem using gen 1 or gen2/3 mags in either gen P99.

The MR frames are Walther, so I don't see a problem there either.
 
a buddy had one... I shot it once. I didn't like it. the trigger was squishy, and I was not very accurate with it. I would much rather have a Canik if I was after a well made walther knockoff.
 
Walther makes the lowers and for sure the MR nine trigger like the P 99 trigger is quite crisp and good. They are not squishy. The double action trigger out of the box can be gritty but smooths out in time. But the single action trigger brakes like a rod of glass. If someone is talking about the double action only trigger or the quick action, then yes that is an inferior trigger. But the standard trigger - the anti-stress trigger is Very good.
 
I've seen the P99AS pop-up for right around $500 over the last few years. At that price, it's a no-brainer. The P99AS is a top-shelf defensive handgun. For a while in the early 2000s, they were $800 guns.

Walther also has a $100 rebate coming soon for many of their pistols (more info can be found at www.waltherforums.com). Not sure if it applies to the P99, but it's worth looking into.
 
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