FNP-9 or Walther P99

[T1gger]

What do you guys think?

This is going to be my everything gun, except for CC (for which I have an LCR). But this will basically be the only semi-full sized pistol that I plan on becoming very proficient with. I have a Gen 2 Glock 19 at home, but this has since become my wife's gun. I've toyed around with getting a Glock 19, or possibly a M&P 9c, but the FNP-9 and P99 is what I've pretty much narrowed it to.

P99 feels better in hand; I haven't gotten to shoot either however. The FNP-9 comes with 3 mags, while the P99 comes with 2, and the FNP is considerably cheaper (~$150 cheaper). However, I'm also not sure what it's like finding parts for these (whereas I know finding Glock parts is extremely easy).

So...?

 

[nwilliams]

I would go with the FNP or better yet an FNX.

The Walther P99 is very comfy in the hand but they are not for everyone. I had a P99AS and didn't like the trigger so I bought the P99QA and eventually sold that one as well. If you're going to go the P99 route then make sure you pick one with a trigger system that you like and I have yet to find one I like myself.

The FNP/FNX has a very decent trigger and I find them to be just as comfortable in the hand as the P99. I'm also a little partial to the FNP/FNX series big I'm a huge FN fan, they make a quality product. Go with the FN it's a better gun for the money IMO.

 

[T1gger]

Doesn't the FNX have some weird thing going on with the magazine where you have to push up then forward?

 

[rellascout]

Improvements in the FNPX are not improvements IMO.

Get the one that fits your hand better.

 

[Magoo]

My P99 fits my hand just incredibly well I can't imagine letting it go. It's also never had any form of failure and I trust it completely. It'd be an unweildy bugger to carry, but is a nice piece of mind with nightsights and a Streamlight sitting on the nightstand.

Mine is a DAO in .40 S&W. I would certainly not call it a range toy, but I shoot it often enough to have no worries about the trigger under duress.

 

[DAdams]

P99

P99AS in .40 myself but 9mm would be dandy too.



Most ergonomically friendly semi in my book and I tried them all. Number two was HK, and M&P.

Have you looked at and held the M&P Pro in 9 or 40? Lot of gun for the money.

My favorite P99 review.

http://forum.pafoa.org/general-2/9149-walther-p99-review.html

 

[vaherder]

P 99 You can get the P99 for around $550.

The FNX9 is also a great gun. Prefer it to FNP.

Whatever one you shoot best. My choice would be the Walther but I wouldnt bust your balls for choosing the Fnh, I would if you purchased a Glock.

Va Herder

 

[legion3]

Walthers cost more than $550 around these parts. Also Walther hi cap Mags are expensive and can be hard to find.

However, that said, of the two I would choose the P99.

 

[BrainOnSigs]

The P99AS in 9mm is one of the most under rated handguns on the market. Great ergos, very short trigger reset, fast, accurate, reliable...and sexy.

 

[DAdams]

Also Walther hi cap Mags are expensive and can be hard to find.

Typically you can find both 9 and .40 on CDNN. Since you can use the SW99 mags keep an eye out for those.

They aren't that expensive

http://www.cdnninvestments.com/smithwesson.html