S&W Model 99

[perry1386]

Talk to me about the model 99, I have an opportunity to purchase one at a low price. I fired it today a few times and liked the feel, which is more then I can say for other .40cals I've shot.

It has the Walther designed lower with the funky mag release but for the price I could get used to it.

I've been wanting to pick up a .40 to add to my arsenal...I'm considering this for the price.

Anyone have one? Thoughts, good, bad or indifferent...

Thanks!

 

[perry1386]

BUMP

 

[drgrant]

Stick with the 9mm version. The .40 version is way too flippy for my taste.

If you have a .40 fetish, stick with a Glock or an M&P, you'll be much happier.

-Mike

 

[dgrafton]

I have an SW99 in 9mm and like it a lot. I got a compact in .40 in June, but sold it when I found a compact P99 in 9. The cost difference in ammo was too much. The feel of the .40 was fine for me, even as a compact. I also got a P22, so mag release is all the same. I like the smaller paddle of the S&W mag release better than the Walther. And you will get used to it. I release with my middle finger, not thumb.

I have had the midsize and P22 since 2004 and have thousands of rounds through both without any issues at all. I shoot WWB for practice and federal Hydra-Shok for carry. I don't think there are any hi-cap mags available for the .40, if that matters to you.

Also not a lot of aftermarket support. For a range holster, a Fobus paddle for a Glock works (GL1). Don Hume has a nice leather J.I.T. Slide (99N) and IWB holster (H715MS No. 36-4) that I use. The Blackhawk Serpa for the P99 will work with a little bit of modifying, but very minor.

 

[perry1386]

Thanks for the input guys, I have 2 9mm already and was looking to add a .40 to my collection. I only asked about the SW99 because my buddy has one to sell for cheap, cheaper then any glock or m&p I could get.

I like how it felt and shot, pretty comfy compared to other .40's I've shot.

Thanks for the input, still thinking

 

[turbo89]

I have one in .40 and it's been nothing but reliable for the ~3yrs I've owned it. I didn't love the factory trigger so I did the Glock spring swap mod, which made a huge difference. I agree with drgrant's "flippy" comment, but once you'll get used to it with some practice.

If I had to choose between a Glock 22 and the SW99, I would certainly choose the Glock... but for the price difference an SW99 is certainly a valid option.

 

[chris_1001]

Get the real Walther P99. I have one (in 9mm) and would not consider the S&W Version. But that's me...

The mag release to me is a non issue, I kind of like it.

And while I think its a great gun, I would not like the trigger if I had to use it for say an IDPA. But its a good paper punching gun.

 

[perry1386]

Decided I liked it and bought it off my buddy. .40cal

 

[perry1386]

I put about 100 rounds through it today, I was pretty accurate with it, I feel it takes the recoil well for a polymer frame, almost better then my SR9.

Glad to have a .40 in the collection.