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Walther P99
Model: Walther P99The P99 is the second handgun to grace the silver screen as the famous "Bond Gun", replacing James Bond's PPK halfway through Tomorrow Never Dies in the mid-90s. The P99 is designed for security forces, police, and the civilian shooting market as a replacement for the P5 and P88. The P99 is a very high quality handgun with polymer frame and steel slide. There are 3 interchangeable backstraps to accommodate various hand sizes and grip styles. Uniquely for a handgun, it has a decocker but no manual safety.
The P99AS (Anti Stress) has a unique trigger system for changing trigger pull at different points of firing. The P99DAO is a double-action only variant. The P99QA (Quick Action) has a Glock-style trigger system and striker firing replacing the hammer. The P99, AS, and DAO can all be found in compact modes. There's also several limited edition versions, like the MI-6 to market it based on the Bond appeal and the P99 TA with an accessory rail and ambidextrous controls. In a joint venture with Walther, Smith & Wesson produces their own copy, the SW99, which can be found in both 9mm and .45 ACP.
| Specifications: | |
| Weight: | 9x19mm Parabellum: 630g (22 oz) .40 S&W: 655g (23.1 oz) |
| Length: | 9x19mm Parabellum: 180mm (7.1 in) .40 S&W: 184mm (7.2 in) |
| Barrel Length: | 9x19mm Parabellum: 102mm (4.0 in) .40 S&W: 106mm (4.2 in) |
| Cartridge: | 9x19mm Parabellum .40 S&W 9x21mm IMI .45 ACP (SW99 variant) |
| Action: | Short recoil operated. DA/SA |
| Muzzle Velocity: | 9x19mm Parabellum: 408m/s (1,339ft/s) .40 S&W: 344m/s (1,128.6 ft/s) |
| Effective Range: | 60 m (65 yd) (9x19mm Parabellum) |
| Feed System: | Detachable box magazine. 15 (9mm) 12 (.40 S&W) |
| Sights: | 3-dot iron sights |
Where to find
The P99 and SW99 are not difficult to find in any reputable firearms store, and with a price of $560 average they can be found for as much or less than a Glock.
Complexity
The P99 has a good reputation as a solid handgun, with the fine craftsmanship that marks a Walther. It's a very high quality weapon and excellent as a sidearm.
Controls
There is NO manual safety!
- Magazine release: Located behind the trigger on the left side.
- Slide stop: Located above the trigger on the left side.
- Decocker: Located on the left side of the top of the slide just in front of the rear sight.
Loading
Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
- Cannot be done, as there is no manual safety.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Take a loaded magazine and push it up into the magazine well until it clicks.
- Pull the slide all the way back and let it snap forward to chamber a round.
- Push down on the decocker to decock the striker.
Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Take a loaded magazine and push it up into the magazine well until it clicks.
Unloading
How to unload the firearm and make safe. Presented in a numbered list.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Press the magazine release and remove the magazine.
- Pull the slide back and examine the chamber for any ammunition.
- Push down on the slide stop to let the slide snap forward.
- Pull the trigger.
Field Stripping
How to disassemble the firearm for cleaning. Presented in a numbered list.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Unload the weapon as described above.
- Press down on the decocker to ensure that the striker is not cocked and pull down on the takedown catch above the trigger guard. Pull the slide forward off the frame.
- Push the recoil spring unit slightly forward and lift it out of the slide. Lift the barrel from the slide.
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