Walther P99 Kaboom (UPDATE in OP 3/17/10)

[JBird33]

Wow blew the primer right on outta there eh?

[Z ME FLY]

Glad you are ok

[NSR500]

Well, glad you're okay! That's the most important thing.
As for a warranty, I found this for you: http://www.waltherforums.com/showthread.php?t=11690

Take a chance on it and maybe they'll replace the pistol. If not, it would seem CCI should if it is ammo related.

[asheron2]

Wow blew the primer right on outta there eh?

lol primer was dislodged and loose........when i beat the barrel lose it ended up on the floor of the shop somewhere never to be found >.<

[Rooftop Voter]

9mm or .40?
My dad has a Walther P99 in .40...

[X-NewYawker]

Thank god you're okay -- that's a testament to the Walther "quality"

[awl168]

Glad you are okay!

Call Walther (aka S&W) to let them know what happened. I'm sure they will take care of you.

[NSR500]

I have to give it to Walther, that frame looks like it held up.

[Glock-matic]

The fact that the primer pocket enlarged so much and the case burst points to a overcharge of powder. Sorry to see it KB on you, glad you made it with all your fingers and toes.

[asheron2]

9mm or .40?
My dad has a Walther P99 in .40...

.40 S&W

[asheron2]

Thank god you're okay -- that's a testament to the Walther "quality"

Yeah the frame was very tough, the only thing it feels like is that i hit a baseball w/ a bat too close to the handle........been a couple hours still

[liketoshoot]

OUCH, and glad the only thing hurting still is the gun.

[someR1]

damn, glad your OK~!

let us know what the culprit is

[sammy]

That looks like it was way overcharged. I have seen Blazer cases laying around the range that have had case failures. It is right at the base of the case. Most of the ones I have found have a pin hole size leak for lack of a better word. I am sure the shooter had no idea it even happened. Glad you are OK and the gun was strong enough to contain the gasses. We have all seen lots of kabooms where the frame is blown apart. I would contact CCI and ask them to replace your pistol. It was clearly a failure of their product. Sammy

[jdmacl]

Wow! Glad you managed to come out OK. I'm not surprised your hand feels a little rattled, not to mention your nerves.

I own several metal framed semi-autos (Ruger and Sig). With all due respect to Walther, Glock and all plastic framed owners, what do you suppose the effects would have been with an all metal gun?