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Walther P99 AS experiences

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March 18, 2017, 07:15 AM
Mong0
Walther P99 AS experiences
I had a chance to shoot a Walther P99 about a year ago. I started with high expectations, however I was soon a little disappointed.
The reason? I did not feel it shot as well as the P88 (Late 80s, early 90s full-size version).
I didn't feel the trigger was as smooth with the same predictable break. It could be a simple as the P88 just fitting my hand better. To verify, a week later, I took the P88 out (same ammo) and found I shot faster and more accurate than the P99. I attributed it to the trigger.
March 18, 2017, 07:52 AM
CQB60
There are a few variations on the P99. The variant I had a question on was the "AS", AntiStress trigger version which is quite different than the standard P99. Thanks for your feddback though Wink
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Originally posted by Mong0:
I had a chance to shoot a Walther P99 about a year ago. I started with high expectations, however I was soon a little disappointed.
The reason? I did not feel it shot as well as the P88 (Late 80s, early 90s full-size version).
I didn't feel the trigger was as smooth with the same predictable break. It could be a simple as the P88 just fitting my hand better. To verify, a week later, I took the P88 out (same ammo) and found I shot faster and more accurate than the P99. I attributed it to the trigger.



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March 18, 2017, 07:58 AM
SIGWALLY
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Originally posted by DSgrouse:
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Originally posted by SIGWALLY:
With the AS system you can decock it and throw it in a backpack or a drawer of socks and not worry about it. With a Glock, not so much...


I am afraid I dont follow. Does a glock get up, move about, and attack whilly nilly? Or are you saying that it is dangerous to store a gun with out a holster when it could be flopping around in a bag.



Sorry I was not clear. I feel the Glock system REQUIRES a holster to be safely stored loaded. The Walther P99 AS when de-cocked is as safe as a loaded revolver. You have a greater sense of safety. And it IS safer. That was the point I was attempting to make.
March 18, 2017, 10:47 AM
cslinger
Just for the record if either are stored properly a holster will not be necessary. If either are carried or haphazardly stored they should have triggers covered or be unloaded/unchambered. IMO.


Take Care, Shoot Safe,
Chris
March 18, 2017, 11:02 AM
DSgrouse
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Originally posted by SIGWALLY:
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Originally posted by DSgrouse:
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Originally posted by SIGWALLY:
With the AS system you can decock it and throw it in a backpack or a drawer of socks and not worry about it. With a Glock, not so much...


I am afraid I dont follow. Does a glock get up, move about, and attack whilly nilly? Or are you saying that it is dangerous to store a gun with out a holster when it could be flopping around in a bag.



Sorry I was not clear. I feel the Glock system REQUIRES a holster to be safely stored loaded. The Walther P99 AS when de-cocked is as safe as a loaded revolver. You have a greater sense of safety. And it IS safer. That was the point I was attempting to make.


I see, i would strees that should be the case no matter the model ot make of firearm.