p99

[hollowpointt]

I am looking at a Walther p99 in 40 at Gander Mountain. The gun is NIB but at a clearenced price of 399.00. I went in for the M&P when I spotted the Walther. Never shot a Walther and looking for information and opinions. I do like the position of the mag release.

 

[Runningman]

They look interesting. However I was looking at one of these a year ago. After I priced out a couple of extra magazines. I was so taken back at the price of the magazines for this unit, decided against it.

 

[gc70]

The P99 is a very high quality gun with excellent ergonomics (for me). The AS version has an unusual DA/SA trigger, but I like it. The AS also has a decocker and second-strike capability. The QA version has a consistent trigger pull more common to striker-fired pistols.

Magazine prices should not be a problem. CDNN sells new M&P magazines for $30, new SW99/P99 magazines (both guns use the same magazine) for $29, and SW99/P99 "demo" magazines that look new for $20.

 

[hollowpointt]

gc70

Thanks for your reply. The sw99 mags even though discontinued will fit the p99

 

[J.R.W.]

I have one in .40 and it's one of my favorites. For $399, I'd grab it all day.

 

[nalioth]

Excellent pistols.

The P99 is a very high quality gun with excellent ergonomics (for me).

+1 to the above. It has 3 interchangeable backstraps and feels great in the hand. Shoots good, too.

 

[gc70]

The sw99 mags even though discontinued will fit the p99

The same magazines fit both guns. The frames for the SW99 and P99 were both made by Walther; there is a Walther banner on the left side of the SW99 frame above the trigger guard and forward of the takedown button.

 

[hollowpointt]

I will go for it today, thanks