Walther Model P99 Military
| Type: | Pistol |
| Produced: | 1999 - |
| Caliber: | 9 mm |
| Action: | recoil operated semi-automatic |
| Trigger: | striker single-action (SA) |
| Safety: | slide mounted decock button |
| Magazine: | 16-round |
| Frame: | green polymer |
| Grips: | integrated polymer |
| Sights: | white 3-dot ajustable |
| Notes: | cocking and loaded chamber indicators |
| Barrel Length: | 4 in. |
| Overall Length: | 7 in. |
| Height: | 5.37 in. |
| Width: | 1.2 in. |
| Weight: | 25 oz. |
| Manufacturer: | Phone Number: |
| Carl Walther GmbH | +49 0 731 153 9109 |
| P.O. Box 2740 | Website: |
| Arnsberg Germany | www.carl-walther.de |
| MSRP: | $600 |
| Used Est.: | $475 |
| Last Update: 7/11/2013 | |
| Caliber: | 9mm Luger |
| Alias: | 9mm Parabellum |
| Muzzle Velocities - | from | 985 | to | 1500 | ft/sec | |
| Muzzle Energies - | from | 294 | to | 450 | ft-lb | |
| Bullet Weights - | from | 90 | to | 147 | gr |
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Ranking Factors
| Power Factor: | 141967 | - IDPA Rating Calculation |
| Recoil Factor: | 5.49 ft-lb | - Standard Free Recoil Calculation |
| Total Capacity: | 17 rounds | - Includes Chambered Rounds |
| Concealability: | Good |
| Defense Factor: | 93% |
About the Handgun:
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 striker-fired action is unique in that operates in a double-action (DA/AS) mode similar to that of hammer-fired pistols. 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.
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 striker-fired action is unique in that operates in a double-action (DA/AS) mode similar to that of hammer-fired pistols. 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.
About the Manufacturer:
Founded in 1886 by Carl Walther, this German company originally manufactured hunting and target rifles. It was not until 1908 that, under the initiative of Fritz Walther, the oldest son of Carl Walther, they began to make pistols. In 1929 they began to make the popular 'police pistols' or PP models. This was followed in 1931 by the first of the PPKs (Polizeipistole, Kriminalmodell). In 1938 the German Reich awarded Walther the contract to produce the 9mm P38 service pistol. After World War II, Walther was reduced to just a collection of designs and patents. But Fritz Walther started anew and began manufacturing in Ulm in southern Germany. The company resumed production of the P38 (renamed as the P1) in 1957 in order to equip the new West German Army, the Bundeswehr, with sidearms. In 1993 the Walther firm was acquired by Umarex of Arnsberg, who continued to manufacture under the Walther name in Ulm and Arnsberg. In 1999, Smith & Wesson and Walther announced a joint plan to distribute Walther branded firearms and accessories in the United States under the name Walther America.
Founded in 1886 by Carl Walther, this German company originally manufactured hunting and target rifles. It was not until 1908 that, under the initiative of Fritz Walther, the oldest son of Carl Walther, they began to make pistols. In 1929 they began to make the popular 'police pistols' or PP models. This was followed in 1931 by the first of the PPKs (Polizeipistole, Kriminalmodell). In 1938 the German Reich awarded Walther the contract to produce the 9mm P38 service pistol. After World War II, Walther was reduced to just a collection of designs and patents. But Fritz Walther started anew and began manufacturing in Ulm in southern Germany. The company resumed production of the P38 (renamed as the P1) in 1957 in order to equip the new West German Army, the Bundeswehr, with sidearms. In 1993 the Walther firm was acquired by Umarex of Arnsberg, who continued to manufacture under the Walther name in Ulm and Arnsberg. In 1999, Smith & Wesson and Walther announced a joint plan to distribute Walther branded firearms and accessories in the United States under the name Walther America.
About the Cartridge:
This cartridge was introduced along with the Luger semi-automatic pistol. The pistol and cartridge was first adopted by the German Navy in 1904 and then by the German Army in 1908. This cartridge has since been adopted by the military of practically every non-Communist power. It has become the most popular and widely-used handgun cartridge in the world. Performance wise, the 9mm cartridge has somewhat more power than the .38 Special but falls well short of the .357 Magnum.
This cartridge was introduced along with the Luger semi-automatic pistol. The pistol and cartridge was first adopted by the German Navy in 1904 and then by the German Army in 1908. This cartridge has since been adopted by the military of practically every non-Communist power. It has become the most popular and widely-used handgun cartridge in the world. Performance wise, the 9mm cartridge has somewhat more power than the .38 Special but falls well short of the .357 Magnum.
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