Calling p99 owners!!!

[geophysicishooter]

Ok, I need to hear from owners of p99's. I have several questions.

How do you like it?

which model do you own? AS, QA, DAO, compact, full size?

How does it shoot? Compared to other polymer framed pistols like the glock, xd, 24/7, etc?

How do you like the trigger action? If you have the AS, would you rather have the QA? or vice versa..

What are your overall impressions of this weapon?

If you could get in your way way back machine, would you choose a different gun? if so, why?

Have I asked enough questions for one thread?

Anything that I failed to ask that you'd like to tell a prospective p99 owner?

Any and all feedback is appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[Omega]

well, I had four P99s - SA/DA (before AS), QA, and AS, all full size. I tried DAO - did not like at all.
The gun (I am talking about full size gun) is built very well, extremely well balanced, very ergonomical. Easy to disassemble, to clean, to tweak.
It is easy to replace srtiker spring to light up the trigger pull. I haven't had any FTF or FTE issues at all.
My favorite trigger was on QA, the same gun I disliked for it's very small decocker.
I think over all the early model (SA/DA) was the best (IMHO)
I carried that gun for over a year 16+1 - nice firepower.

If I will find it @ good price/trade - I will have it again and will alternate between P99 and HK P2000 and HK P30, as all my holster work for all 3 of these guns

 

[HorseSoldier]

I owned a P99AS for several years, liked it quite a bit. I'd go with the AS trigger option over the others -- about the sweetest striker fired pistol trigger I've ever seen.

If you could get in your way way back machine, would you choose a different gun? if so, why?

I'd still have bought it. But I would have picked up a bunch of the 16 round 9mm magazines, which I liked better than the 15 rounders that replaced them. (Not in terms of function in the gun -- either ran flawlessly -- but because the 15 rounders would hang up tight in my M9 mag pouches, while the 16 rounders did not.)

 

[denfoote]

When I bought my P99, there was no such thing as AS or QA, so I never paid any attention to what those designations intailed. I believe the only other option was DAO, but Walther was not importing them. I believe, mine would be called an AS model today. Smith and Wesson was not even in the Walther game yet. Mine is an Interarms imported gun. The compact had not even been conceived!! Mine has the original trigger, which is traditional double / single action with the strange addition of that you can set the trigger to be fully forward, but still be in single action mode!! What it was for, I never found out!! I always decock the trigger. The decock button is in a weird place, on top!! I particularly like the mad release buttons, on the trigger guard. You see, I have really short thumbs and the traditional mag release button is hard to reach on most of my pistols. Indecently, that explains why I'm partial to the European heel release. mine field strips like a Glock, but generally shoots better. Overall impressions?? If it's good enough for Commander Bond, it ought to be good enough for you!!
Incidentally, mine has serial number 018XXX.

 

[the-jessman]

Ok, I need to hear from owners of p99's. I have several questions.

How do you like it?

My favorite pistol of any I have ever owned or shot (which is quite a few).

which model do you own? AS, QA, DAO, compact, full size?

The original, before there were QA or AS or whatever.

How does it shoot? Compared to other polymer framed pistols like the glock, xd, 24/7, etc?

Mines shoots very well. I find it to be very controllable. Haven't shot an XD but I much prefer it to the Glock.

How do you like the trigger action? If you have the AS, would you rather have the QA? or vice versa..

I like the trigger a lot. It has a very short reset and I like the way the decocker works.

What are your overall impressions of this weapon?

Like I said before, its my favorite pistol. It fits my hand very nicely and I can shoot it very well. The mag release is different but once I grew accustomed to it I wish all handguns were like it.

If you could get in your way way back machine, would you choose a different gun? if so, why?

No way, if I could go back I'd buy two instead of one.

Have I asked enough questions for one thread?

Yes

 

[searcher451]

Fabulous guns: 100 percent reliable, accurate as all get out, nifty operators, cool to look at, easy to clean. I've got a P99 full-size and a P99C, both with the AS trigger configuration. Wouldn't trade either of them for much of anything on the market.

 

[Shipwreck]

I'm known as the P99 fanatic. But, as this question comes up several times aweek on all the various forums, I woukd suggest that you search past posts here and on a few others forums. You'll get the positive lowdown then.

 

[lechiffre]

the walther p99 is one of my favorites. the one i have is what would be called the as trigger in a new model. the only other polymer pistols i have shot are glocks. there is no comparison. if i could use the way back machine i would get a 9mm this time (if i use the fast forward machine i would already have the .45 sw99 i have on layaway).

 

[arnie08515]

I have the P99C and P990 DAO. Both are terrific. I prefer the DAO. I shoot revolvers and I like the long pull and weight on the trigger. Though the P99C is the AS and it does feel much nicer to shoot, the DAO is pretty darn accurate at 7 yards. I would recommend either one.

 

[Linda]

Bought my new P99c, QA, 9mm last night. Put 50 rnds thru it so far. Likely to do another 200+ today. It will take a little getting used to since I've been a 1911 gal for 5 yrs. It was a huge toss up between that and the M&Pc. The mag release was the deciding factor.

I'll need to play around with it to figure out this tiny little, strangely shaped decocker they put on it. Not sure why they would have ever shaped them such as this?????? The mags are a b*&^% to load as well. Yes, I know, the springs are tight.

 

[Soybomb]

I'll need to play around with it to figure out this tiny little, strangely shaped decocker they put on it. Not sure why they would have ever shaped them such as this??????

The only intended purpose of the decocker on the QA model is to decock the gun prior to take down. I think it works fine at that.

 

[redbone]

I've had one for several years (.40 cal). Was excited about it for awhile, then I cooled down. It's been in the safe for a long time.

I dropped it once of a wood floor and the rear sight broke off. S&W was good about sending a new one, but now, of course, I don't trust it. The rear sight construction is about as weak as it could be. I've looked and looked for a fixed sight replacement, but have not found any.

I'm more of a browning-designed handgun guy now. Really like the Hi-power design.

Overall, I'd probably look into a SIG if I had it to do over on the Walther.

RBH

 

[gtmtnbiker98]

I really enjoy shooting mine, but shooting aside, it's a safe queen - but it isn't going anywhere.

 

[DAdams]

Compacts

I went as far as evaluating the Compact genre and the P99c was a serious contender in so far as size. I started looking at the HK 2000SK, and when I saw the prices I started looking at others in the similar caliber 9mm/.40.
The Walther felt good, has the S&W Company behind it.
I just couldn't get over the price difference between the M&P and the Walther. I dropped my search, since I have a pocket 9mm and really didn't need and IWB/OWB at the end of the day I spent the money on.....let's see I think it was a Ruger Mini-14. Or maybe it was the S&W classic M-60.
I needed those like a hole in the head also.
Since then I have averted my gun spending money to outboard motors. :banghead: Found a cute little Yamaha, four stroke 2005 NIB, she's going to be my next safe queen.

 

[Storm]

I have both AS and QA triggers. The AS seems to be far preferred, but once you work with the QA it can be a great trigger, especially for self-defense. In actual shooting the trigger seems much lighter and smoother than you could tell from dry firing.

 

[usp9]

I had a P99c QA that I thought very highly of. I sold it to finance a project and it is one of the sales that gives me remorse..."why did I sell that gun?":banghead:

Very well made, very reliable, accurate, compact, fast follow-up shots, easy maintanence...I compare it to my favorite, much loved HK P2000SK. I liked the QA trigger.

Loading mags was a pain because of the pointy mag base, but that's the only bad thing I can think of, and that's a small price to pay for the rest of the package.

 

[Storm]

I had a P99c QA that I thought very highly of. I sold it to finance a project and it is one of the sales that gives me remorse..."why did I sell that gun?"

Very well made, very reliable, accurate, compact, fast follow-up shots, easy maintanence...I compare it to my favorite, much loved HK P2000SK. I liked the QA trigger.

Your comment mirrors my experiences with my P99C QA and HK2000SK LEM. I think having the P99C QA first really made me appreciate the P2000SK LEM. The QA and LEM trigger types aren't for everyone, but if you can work with them and "master' them there are great rewards.

 

[iscareliberalsandlikeit]

As you'll see the "Walther" P99 has quite a cult following. I've owned mine since 2002ish. I have thoroughly enjoyed this pistol. It has never ever misfed/jammed/malfunctioned. Even though I have carried it for several years the tennifer finish has held up nicely with very little wearing. I purchased it used myself for 400$ and probably have put twice that in ammo through the thing. The decocker is nice. The hinged trigger is diffrent but not bad by any means. I enjoy the soft edges for carry purposes along with the relative small side in a full frame. If you haven't picked one up yet. Do so. The feel in your hand will sell you alone. Trust me.

 

[Shipwreck]

Love mine!