Walther P99 (2004 Version)
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Just thought I'd post some images of the current version of the venerable Walther P99. The design was updated in 2004, with minor changes made both to the aesthetics and functional aspects of the pistol. The images are of the 40S&W-chambered version of the P99:
The P99 is, in my opinion, one of the best-looking modern handguns currently available. -
Hi Meia
whats the difference between the new 2004 version to the old ones! I got a P99 std 9mm version when it 1st came out ! the trigger pull was longer than I wanted. I heard the QAS version is alot better. sold the gun becasue I did not like the way it handles and also the new gun stove pipe real bad .. so polish the feed ramp and that solves the problem.
Loooks like they change out the light rail system to picatinny! whats the difference in the AS version???
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Dave,Originally posted by davechng:Hi Meia
whats the difference between the new 2004 version to the old ones! I got a P99 std 9mm version when it 1st came out ! the trigger pull was longer than I wanted. I heard the QAS version is alot better. sold the gun becasue I did not like the way it handles and also the new gun stove pipe real bad .. so polish the feed ramp and that solves the problem.
Loooks like they change out the light rail system to picatinny! whats the difference in the AS version???
DaveC
Most of the changes are merely cosmetic:
1. The 2004+ model has larger cocking serrations at the rear of the slide, making it easier to grasp the slide when racking it.
2. The irritating hump on the inside of the triggerguard has thankfully been removed, and the overall shape of the triggerguard itself has been slightly recontoured.
3. The 2004+ model has a longer ambidextrous magazine release lever. I'm not sure if I like this as the front edge of the lever now rubs against the index finger of my support hand.
4. The 2004+ model now sports a "regular" Picatinny rail on the dustcover.
The internals, as far as I can tell, are still identical.
Here is an image of my 9mm P99 that was acquired in 2001:
You can compare it with my 40S&W P99 (a 2005 model) in the first post.
The "AS" in the 2004+ model refers to the "Anti-Stress" DA/SA trigger, in which the first SA pull after chambering a round is slightly longer and heavier than subsquent SA pulls (but still much lighter than a DA pull). It is exactly the same as the trigger pull on the "regular" DA/SA version of the pre-2004 P99--Walther just gave it a name, presumably for marketing purposes.
Both of my P99s are exceptionally accurate; the 9mm version, though, has a slightly superior trigger pull on account of its higher round count. -
nice.... really sexy. But I still like the looks of the USP Compacts. =D
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meia
thanks for the info! have you shot the QAS ( quick action) version??
Wonder if there is much differnce between that and the AS version?
was thinking of getting this for a freind.. she has small hands and thus the P99 having the changeble grip helps!
the USP is nice but it is still a hammer fired pistol compared to the P99 which is striker fired
DaveC -
BeautifulOriginally posted by Meia Gisborn:Just thought I'd post some images of the current version of the venerable Walther P99. The design was updated in 2004, with minor changes made both to the aesthetics and functional aspects of the pistol. The images are of the 40S&W-chambered version of the P99:
The P99 is, in my opinion, one of the best-looking modern handguns currently available. -
Glocks work for me anyday!!! Anyone tried the FN Five-seveN before? Don't mind sharing the experience?Heehee...its sucky to be in SG where gun control lawas are so tight to the extent that airsofts are banned.
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Dave,Originally posted by davechng:meia
thanks for the info! have you shot the QAS ( quick action) version??
Wonder if there is much differnce between that and the AS version?
was thinking of getting this for a freind.. she has small hands and thus the P99 having the changeble grip helps!
the USP is nice but it is still a hammer fired pistol compared to the P99 which is striker fired
DaveC
Here is more information about the "Quick Action" (QA) version of the P99 (there doesn't appear to be a "QAS" version in their lineup).
From what I understand, the QA trigger is always partially pre-cocked, and pulling the trigger completes the cocking sequence and then releases the striker to fire the pistol. This is functionally identical to the trigger operation of a Glock pistol. The advantage is a constant trigger pull from shot to shot, with the disadvantage being the lack of a "second strike" capability without manually racking the slide if the primer fails to ignite. (On the AS version, you have a DA second-strike capability.)
Yes, I have fired the QA version before. The trigger pull is definitely on the heavy side (approximately 8 lbs., compared to about 5.5 lbs. for the SA trigger on the AS version) but it was fairly smooth. Ergonomically, it's pure P99.
Edited to add: Since my camera gear was already out for a photo shoot of another pistol for a webzine review, I just threw the 40S&W P99 into the mix:
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Perice Brosnan' James Bond choice of weapon
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Apparently, Bond will be going back to carrying the Walther PPK in his next film, Casino Royale:Originally posted by molgax:Perice Brosnan' James Bond choice of weapon
http://www.mi6.co.uk/news/index.php?itemid=3401&catid=2
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ok wat still in the same family
i hope this time he dont try to lose it too much
every mission lose ppk
mi6 replace it for him
so good no need to sign 1206
