Walther P99

[1911whore]

I have a p99 9mm and understand Wathers with the datecode KK are very desireable and somewhat a collectors item? Please enlighten me as to its value versus the others. I bought it almost as soon as they were introduced and before s&w had anything to do with it.

[aca72]

Same here, got a KK P99. It could be a collector because KK means proof year 1999?

I read Dr. Lunde's P99 FAQ at: http://www.praxagora.com/lunde/WaltherP99FAQ/

It does not mention anything about KK P99. The only thing that struck me was that the P99 was redesigned in 2004.

[MrTuffPaws]

Oh what a movie can do to the rep of a gun.

[Sugarfoot47]

I've been wanting to test fire one of these but the local ranges here have none. From what I've read on other forums, these pistols are accurate,reliable, and built well. The problem is that they're so underrated and not heavily marketed that you don't see them that often.

[nearsightednate]

Hi.

I had one of these and had mixed feelings on it. Mine was pre-2004 and is sometimes reffered toas Anti-Stess (AS). It was accurate. I could consistently hit a 6" x 6" square at 35 yards. The trigger was wierd for me. It seemed a little spongy for my liking but was tolerable. My complaint about the trigger is that it was very difficult for me to feel it reset. On Glocks, Sigs, and 1911's, I can feel it reset. I liked it better than my Sig 228 and Sig 229. I didn't compare it to a Sig 226 though. I still prefer my 1911's and Glocks. Ultimately I sold this to my brother-in-law and he loves it.

My 2 cents for what it's worth.

Nate

[aca72]

From what I've read on other forums, these pistols are accurate,reliable, and built well. The problem is that they're so underrated and not heavily marketed that you don't see them that often.

I agree. Comparing it with other major polymer pistols, I would rank the P99 slightly better than Glocks in handling and performance and about equal to HK USPs.

As for the marketing, blame Jame Bond.

[aca72]

Hi.

I had one of these and had mixed feelings on it. Mine was pre-2004 and is sometimes reffered toas Anti-Stess (AS). It was accurate. I could consistently hit a 6" x 6" square at 35 yards. The trigger was wierd for me. It seemed a little spongy for my liking but was tolerable. My complaint about the trigger is that it was very difficult for me to feel it reset. On Glocks, Sigs, and 1911's, I can feel it reset. I liked it better than my Sig 228 and Sig 229. I didn't compare it to a Sig 226 though. I still prefer my 1911's and Glocks. Ultimately I sold this to my brother-in-law and he loves it.

My 2 cents for what it's worth.

Nate

Mine is a safe queen now. It's boringly accurate and reliable. It doesn't excite me as much as SIGs.

[asintado]

are P99s and SW99s exactly the same thing?

[aca72]

are P99s and SW99s exactly the same thing?

From: http://www.praxagora.com/lunde/Walth...AQ/VIII/6.html

How do the Smith & Wesson SW99 and Walther P99 differ?

The SW99 frame, although made by Walther in Germany, has a rounded trigger guard. The shape and composition of the SW99's slide is also different. The slide and barrel of the SW99 are stainless steel and melonite-finished. The slide and barrel of the P99 are steel and tennifer-treated. The P99 is considered by most to be superior to the SW99.

[Coastey]

My P 99 is a pre 2004 and, like the others in this post, has been accurate and reliable. Although the trigger is not as crisp as a single action 1911, mine is smooth.

[xenophobe]

I have a p99 9mm and understand Wathers with the datecode KK are very desireable and somewhat a collectors item? Please enlighten me as to its value versus the others. I bought it almost as soon as they were introduced and before s&w had anything to do with it.

I've never heard of this... Mine is date coded KI

[lunde]

The first P99s have "KH" (1997) datecodes.

[xenophobe]

The first P99s have "KH" (1997) datecodes.

The first time I shot the P99 was at some range in LA. It was a low 3 digit serial number. I rushed out and bought mine some months later.

[1911_sfca]

I shot a P99 at Jackson arms a while back and could not believe how accurate it was for me. I'll have to try it in .40 too.