walther p99 anti shock 9mm?
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turtlehead
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I believe it's called Anti-Stress. Never seen one in person but I am a Walther fan and have a PPQ.
It looks very cool and the reviews seem good. If you're looking for a DA/SA I don't see why not. The P99 has an excellent track record. Good luck and let us know if you get one. I like it.
It looks very cool and the reviews seem good. If you're looking for a DA/SA I don't see why not. The P99 has an excellent track record. Good luck and let us know if you get one. I like it.
I owned a Walther PPS, and couldn't warm up to it. There was a good amount of recoil and it didnt fit my hands very well. I've handled a P99c Anti Stress (AS) a couple of times, and the trigger is amazing. You have multiple ways to carry it with the trigger system, and the SA pull is perfect for a polymer pistol. Had I not got an excellent deal on a Glock, I would have gone with the Walther.
I could be wrong, but it seems like the QA triggers were phased out. I've only seen a couple of AS models this past year. Size wise the compact is more like a G26 than the Walther PPS, the full sized version is obviously larger. The PPS can be found for around $400 now which is a good deal. But even at $550 or so I think the P99 is the way to go.
I could be wrong, but it seems like the QA triggers were phased out. I've only seen a couple of AS models this past year. Size wise the compact is more like a G26 than the Walther PPS, the full sized version is obviously larger. The PPS can be found for around $400 now which is a good deal. But even at $550 or so I think the P99 is the way to go.
Cosmodragoon
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PPS and P99
Remember that the PPS is a relatively small and rather slim single-stack designed for concealed carry. It won't fit everyone's hand but it does give you some options. The different magazine extensions change it between a three-fingered grip, a two-fingered grip, and a sort of 2.5-fingered grip. It also has changeable backstraps. In 9mm, the recoil isn't bad and I thought it handled very well for its size. The trigger was decent and I really liked the paddle release.
Sadly, I made the mistake of buying one in .40 on a whim. While great in 9mm, the .40 version was too snappy and my accuracy suffered. I know I could have trained around it but it was just too unpleasant for me to care. I ended up selling it.
I never tried the compact model but the P99 is a great pistol. The contours are both attractive and good for carry. It's quite ergonomic and with the changeable backstraps, most people should be able to find a decent grip. It's worth noting that it was an early foray into pistol ergonomics and that while the initial design is almost two decades old, it remains one of the most comfortable handguns on the market.
The trigger really is exceptional in single-action. The double-action pull is long but smooth and not too heavy, with good tactile feedback. (So much so that it's easy and tempting to stage the trigger on a DA shot, prompting Walther to put a liability warning on it in the manual.) The "AS" mode is a curious novelty but it seems like most people just use them as a standard DA/SA pistol. Speaking of novelty, the P99 is a striker-fired DA/SA with a decocker.
It shoots well in 9mm and once you warm up to the paddle release, you might be hooked.
Remember that the PPS is a relatively small and rather slim single-stack designed for concealed carry. It won't fit everyone's hand but it does give you some options. The different magazine extensions change it between a three-fingered grip, a two-fingered grip, and a sort of 2.5-fingered grip. It also has changeable backstraps. In 9mm, the recoil isn't bad and I thought it handled very well for its size. The trigger was decent and I really liked the paddle release.
Sadly, I made the mistake of buying one in .40 on a whim. While great in 9mm, the .40 version was too snappy and my accuracy suffered. I know I could have trained around it but it was just too unpleasant for me to care. I ended up selling it.
I never tried the compact model but the P99 is a great pistol. The contours are both attractive and good for carry. It's quite ergonomic and with the changeable backstraps, most people should be able to find a decent grip. It's worth noting that it was an early foray into pistol ergonomics and that while the initial design is almost two decades old, it remains one of the most comfortable handguns on the market.
The trigger really is exceptional in single-action. The double-action pull is long but smooth and not too heavy, with good tactile feedback. (So much so that it's easy and tempting to stage the trigger on a DA shot, prompting Walther to put a liability warning on it in the manual.) The "AS" mode is a curious novelty but it seems like most people just use them as a standard DA/SA pistol. Speaking of novelty, the P99 is a striker-fired DA/SA with a decocker.
It shoots well in 9mm and once you warm up to the paddle release, you might be hooked.
I put 300+ rounds through my PPS in a short time but it didn't fit well in my hands (contributing to felt recoil). The grip wasn't bad in terms of length, but it was too narrow for me. I've fired other single stacks from Sig, S&W, Glock, Springfield, and Kahr, and I preferred them over the PPS in terms of shooting. Recoil isn't unbearable, but there was more muzzle flip on the Walther in my hands. I would not consider buying one in a .40 after shooting the 9mm for that reason (and I'm not a huge fan of the round in general). FWIW a friend of mine liked the PPS.
I should have mentioned before that I like the paddle magazine release. HK has a similar design but it is a smaller, Walther really nailed it. And the magazine extensions are not a big deal when inserted in the gun, but I didn't care for them when carrying a spare. That would be less of a problem if I bought a PPS specific magazine carrier.
sigarms228
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Subcompact pistols are something one needs to try out for themselves. I tried several subcompacts including the XDS and the Sheild and for me the 9MM PPS was head and shoulders best shooter of the bunch and really surprised me at how accurate I could be with it and how soft a shooter it was for me.
Last time at the range I concentrated on accuracy from my PPS and was able to put 6 of 7 shots in a 3/4 inch hole at 7 yards right on center target.
When I increased the pace quite a bit to about 2 rounds per second I still could shoot well enough for SD purposes.
4 magazines at 7 yards at about 1/2 second a shot. I am very happy with my PPS.
Last time at the range I concentrated on accuracy from my PPS and was able to put 6 of 7 shots in a 3/4 inch hole at 7 yards right on center target.
When I increased the pace quite a bit to about 2 rounds per second I still could shoot well enough for SD purposes.
4 magazines at 7 yards at about 1/2 second a shot. I am very happy with my PPS.
The OP asked about the P99 AS and so I'll contain my answer to only that gun, and the PPQ. The PPS is not in the same size category.
It's great!
I compared my P99 to my PPQ and found the trigger on the P99 to be just as good as the one on the PPQ. And now the PPQ is up for sale.
I consider the P99 to be better because of the ability to decock and have a longer DA trigger pull for better safety. The PPQ trigger is nice and light and has only a short movement. Ooops bang!
The P99 magazine release is better than the light button on the PPQ. It is too easy to press and loose the magazine when not intended.
My next purchase will be the P99 Compact AS. Then it'll be a contest between that a few others in the same size range. Losers often get sold.
Bart Noir
It's great!
I compared my P99 to my PPQ and found the trigger on the P99 to be just as good as the one on the PPQ. And now the PPQ is up for sale.
I consider the P99 to be better because of the ability to decock and have a longer DA trigger pull for better safety. The PPQ trigger is nice and light and has only a short movement. Ooops bang!
The P99 magazine release is better than the light button on the PPQ. It is too easy to press and loose the magazine when not intended.
My next purchase will be the P99 Compact AS. Then it'll be a contest between that a few others in the same size range. Losers often get sold.
Bart Noir