Walther P99 QA

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Any opinions on this Walther? If you have one what do you think?

[pickenup]

Do you know which trigger profile you want? The Anti Stress Trigger, or the Quick Action one? The Anti Stress is a LONG trigger pull, a little over ½ inch and breaks about 11 lbs/5 lbs. The Quick Action has a shorter travel, about .22 inch and breaks around 8 lbs. Among other triggers.

Be aware that the trigger packs can NOT be changed out. So if you are looking at one gun in particular, find out which trigger it has, and if that is the one you want. You are stuck with that one for life.

With the interchangeable backstraps for the grips, it will fit just about any size hand. The mag release is "in" the trigger guard (like the HK USP) which makes it easier to release the mags. (quicker reloads?) No repositioning of the hand at all. I don’t care much for where the decocker is, and I prefer a hammer rather than striker.

Which caliber are you looking at? Because of the size and weight of the P-99, "for some" the 9mm is easier to handle than the "sharper" .40.

Fit, finish, reliability, and quality is (as always) good with any Walther product. IMO

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I was looking at the "Quick Action" version. I would like the 9mm version, but have an opportunity for the .40 at a good price. Olive Drab with 12 round LEO clips, all the proof marking for House of Ulm, NIB features. I like the .40 calibre, but of course the 9mm is somewhat more alluring because affordability right now. I wondered how the Walther stacks up against the likes of the SIG's and Glocks specifically, but am courious where you all would rank them against any comers.

[bjl913]

I carry a 9mm P99QA in olive drab on duty. It took me a short time to adjust to, but now I would honestly say that I shoot leaps and bounds better than I do with a Glock. Weapon fits my hand just right(i have small/medium size hands). The mag release is VERY easy to manipulate, but is not in a spot where it may accidentally get bumped. The slide lock is larger that the one on a Glock, and it lines up better with my thumb allowing me to lock the slide back without adjusting the weapon in my hand at all. The QA trigger is great. I have put about 5000-6000 rounds through mine. It didn't really start show what it is worth until about 1,500 rounds were through it. It has a long reset, but that enforces all shots having the exact same trigger pull. When I first bought the gun it had about 200-300 rounds through it and the pull was weighted at 8.25lbs, after the ammo I have put through it, its sitting at about 6.5 or so. What I like about it over a Glock trigger, is that you have a smooth and consistent pull, that is identical for EVERY shot. Glocks have a little bit of take-up, then the trigger "tells" you that it is about to go off when you are near the end of the pull. For me, in order to shoot extremely accurate I need that trigger to surprise me exactly when it is going off. After 5000-6000 rounds, I can not think of one malfunction that was not ammo related, and I'm not even sure if I have had any of those. The finish is great. I do not think you can see ANY holster wear in about 2 years of carry, both on and off duty. Other than maybe a few small scratches on the polymer frame, and the normal wear marks on the barrel, this thing looks brand spankin' new In firing the P99QA back to back, back and forth, with a Glock 17, the felt recoil is slightly less in the Glock, but the muzzle flip is less on the Walther. This definitely allows for extremely fast follow up shots.

I also owned a SW99 in .40 that had the AS type trigger. I love them both, but I'm definitely a fan of the QA and the 9mm. The .40 was pretty snappy in this gun compared to my Glock 22 and my Beretta 96. The trigger worked just like a DA/SA trigger in how it felt to operate. Great piece, I just think the QA offers more consistency, and the 9mm is beyond controllable if you need to fire fast at all.

I have a good buddy of mine that seems to shoot perfect score with his Glock 17 during Q's every 3 months. It ridiculous. He is one of those guys who says, "oh 1911's are junk... thats old technology. If it doesn't say Glock on it it's crap". We were out messing around on the range this winter, and I about had to force him to fire my P99.... He loved it! Nothing but, "wow, that shoots great!" and "that fits my hand really nice"! Now I just need to convince him to drop the coin and come to the dark(olive) side!

I heard something years ago, and it may just be with the original models, but the .40 Walther guns had some reliability issues, and if you want a .40 to go with the S&W99. May be some food for thought/research! Best of luck and let me know if you have ANY more questions!

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Thanks BJL, my research continues.....

[bjl913]

NP! Let me know if you have any other questions. Im pretty well versed with them there contraptions! [Tooth]

~Ben

[MagicOPromotion]

yes get the FWB 700 and you will never look at another air rifle again. go and try one out, they are truly a piece of art and i do love mine. Ive shot the walther and the ans 8002 and iam not that impressed with those two. but thats just my opinion. lax

[kidicarus13]

yes get the FWB 700 and you will never look at another air rifle again. go and try one out, they are truly a piece of art and i do love mine. Ive shot the walther and the ans 8002 and iam not that impressed with those two. but thats just my opinion. lax

Maybe it's just me.

[Dr_Fwd]

yes get the FWB 700 and you will never look at another air rifle again. go and try one out, they are truly a piece of art and i do love mine. Ive shot the walther and the ans 8002 and iam not that impressed with those two. but thats just my opinion. lax

What's he sayin?

[kidicarus13]

Sounds like the Brit is talking air guns [ROFL1]

I shouldn't laugh too hard as we could be have the same probem here in less than 10 years.