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Walther
Model P99
Walther Pistol P99 .40 S&W Variant-1
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Gun Dimensions Width:1.3-in
Length:7-in Height:5.3-in
Barrel:4-in Weight:25-oz
1 Variant
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (180 grain bullet)180000
  • Recoil Factor (180 grain bullet)9 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity13 rounds
  • ConcealabilityGood
  • Defense Factor88%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:1999 - 2004
Caliber:.40 S&W
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:striker double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:slide mounted decock button
Magazine:12-round
Frame:black polymer
Grip:integrated polymer
Sights:white 3-dot adjustable
Notes:first generation model
Manufacturer
Carl Walther GmbH
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Gun Value
MSRP:$611.00Used Est:$500.00
Last Update:2/7/2023
About the Gun

The P99 was developed for law enforcement, security forces and the civilian shooting market as a replacement for the Walther P5 and the P88. It is a striker-fired pistol with a polymer frame and 'Tenifer' treated steel slide. The polymer grip has interchangeable palmswells. The P99 striker-fired action is unique in that operates in a double-action (DA/SA) mode similar to that of hammer-fired pistols. The P99 QA variant is a striker single-action (SA) trigger similar to the Glock. The P99 DAO variant employs a classic double-action only long trigger pull. Also unique to the P99 is a decocking button recessed into the top of the slide, rather than a conventional lever usually found on the side. Other features include an integrated accessory rail and both a loaded chamber and a cocked status indicator.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .40 Smith & Wesson
Alias: N/A
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:180 grains
MV:1000 ft/sec ME:400 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This cartridge was developed as a joint venture between Winchester and Smith & Wesson. It was an effort to to create a cartridge with the same power as the 10mm Norma round that the FBI had just started using, but in a shorter case. The shorter cartridge would facilitate accuracy and allow use of a smaller, more comfortable grip frame. The .40 S&W has become the cartridge of choice for many law enforcement agencies in the United States.

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