P99 or XD

[Blofeld]

Reliability is my biggest priority. I've seen the XD torture tests, and I've never had an FTF with my own.

I've handled both, both feel fine. I guess my larger concern is the reliability of the P99, as I've heard both good and bad things about it, but I like to ask the shooters here as opposed to the odd guy who might have caused his own malfunction due to inexperience.

Upon mention by some of the responses here, I did look at magazine prices, and that has kind of made up my mind for me.

 

[Soybomb]

I've actually never heard any bad things about p99 reliability...or experienced them.

Look at SW99 magazine prices, mags are a little cheaper without the walther stamp.

 

[searcher451]

Keep in mind that the Walther P99 and the SW99 magazines are interchangable. You can often find some great deals on the S&W mags that work fine in the Walther model.

 

[swift535]

Swift, ask any weapons instructor and they will advise you to stick to one platform.

that's cool and all, but there's also a point when its okay to make decisions for yourself as an adult lol, and if I'm spending my money I want to be able to enjoy what I own. to me, part of that enjoyment would be getting to shoot different guns if I wanted to.

 

[One Shot]

I have a P99 which is one of my two daily carries. I recommend that you try out any pistol that you plan on using or carrying as no two people are physically the same. I did not originally look at the P99 but got an opportunity to try one out a few times. It is a very good pistol as are a lot of others available. The key was it fit me well and carries great in a Blade Tech holster. It shoots fine. I have had no FTF or FTE with it. I have put over 5000 rounds downrange with it.

Good luck in your search.

 

[golden]

Walther P99

I own and carry the WALTHER P99 off duty. It has a similar operating drill to the H&K P2000 that I am issued.

Personally, I really like the WALTHER. It is accurate and mine has been 100% reliable. The grip is what sold me. It is the most comfortable that I have found.

My experience with the XD is limited. I shot one at a range and did not like it. It just did not feel right when I shot it.

That is my preference and I reccomend trying both before buying.

Jim

 

[krs]

Glock can solve any dilemma.

and now see a PX4.

 

[danh427]

I own an early model P99 9mm Interarms import (98 manufacture date) and have also recently purchased a Springfield XD sub compact 9mm.

Each has its merits. The P99 is very ergonomic for me, fits my hand the best of any semi-auto I have held, and has been completely reliable. The XD fits my hand well, and has proven thus far to be both exceptionally accurate and reliable thus far.

From a range perspective, I shoot either gun equally well. The trigger for each is probably a shooter preference. The early P99 is essentially an ‘AS’ model while the XD has a consistent SA pull for the shooter. No double strike capability though without cycling the slide slightly. I am as accurate with the XD as the P99 which probably gives the nod to the XD as it has the shorter barrel and is smaller. However, as a subjective observation, I think the XD has a bit more muzzle flip (not suprisingly) and is not on target quite as quickly. Definitely a bit of apples and oranges since I don’t have the P99C and my P99 also has the ‘AS’ trigger system.

I can’t provide any negatives for either as they both have performed perfectly for me. I suppose, the biggest question would be that if I didn’t own either of these two currently but had my past experience shooting both, what would my buying decision be today and where would I spend my money? I believe I would have to give the nod to the XD on pure dollars. I don’t think one would go wrong with either though.