Walther P99AS vs. Glock 19

[BoltActionHero]

Been looking into getting a general purpose pistol. My other guns are all antiques.

So far I've narrowed my selection down to a Glock 19 and a Walther P99AS. Some may ask why a Walther... well I've always been a fan of them and this sidearm was one a friend had. When I took it to the range, I found it quite accurate and easy on the hands.

I had a glock 13 some time ago, but sold it for various reasons. I later tried a glock 19 and while the kick is a tad harder, I'm also aware of just how reliable they are.

Any advice??

 

[Dench]

I had a glock 13 some time ago, but sold it for various reasons. I later tried a glock 19 and while the kick is a tad harder, I'm also aware of just how reliable they are.

Wow, I'm confused. I figured you ment to say you had a Glock 22, but you said a Glock 19 had heavier kick... Glock never released a 13, and 9mm is the smallest round you'll be able to buy a Glock in America.

What kind of Glock did you used to own?

 

[drumenigma]

I would say either one is a good purchase. With my P99(and I forget if it's the AS or not) the trigger started out kind of crappy but smoothed out over time and now it's a great gun both reliable and accurate. The Glock is in the same boat aside from the trigger I would say.

 

[Youradolt]

Glock 13? "That punk pulled a Glock 7 on me. You know what that is? It's a porcelain gun made in Germany. Dosen't show up on your airport X-ray machines, here, and it cost more than you make in a month" -John Mclane

 

[TheRoland]

Go with what you like.

Personally, I've never shot anything I liked from Walther. If you look at what people who run guns hard use, I don't think you'll see much Walther there, either. For example, zero Walther products appear on the list of guns used at last year's IDPA national championships. Or the year before that. Or the year before that. There was an SW99 in 2006. I don't know enough about the design to say why this is, but for me, it's a clue.

But if you like it, get what you like. But that's what I think (and I'm grumpy today).


EDIT: One exception: I liked the PPS because of its form factor.

 

[MJM]

anybody out there shot the Gen4 Glock 19? what do you think of it?

 

[Tim94gt]

I prefer the P99 to the G19.

I looked both before I settled on the P99. The main reasoning was comfort. The P99 IMO is the most comfortable handgun that I have held. It fit my hands perfectly.

Other reasons being: Easier for me to conceal, SA/DA trigger, de-cocker.

 

[BoltActionHero]

Yeah I tried it... It just felt somewhat uncomfortable to me. I'm not interested in that one at all. Give me an earluer generation, HAHA!

 

[ramp1516]

I had a G19 for over 15 years & purchased it shortly after released in US. It performerd flawlessly for the entire time I owned it. Never jammed once, with all kinds of ammo, including reloads. I recently sold it and purchased a new G19 with frame rails. I highly recommend the G19.

 

[Underwhere]

I prefer the 19 over the Walther. Never a fan of Walther and I think their quality control has gone downhill recently with S&W owning it.

 

[drgrant]

G19 hands down if it fits you properly. Mags, rebuild kits, and parts are WAY easier to get and WAY cheaper.

ETA: I also agree with Drumenigma... if you get a P99, prepare for the trigger to start out sh**y and improve after lots of use or dry
firing. It starts out rough but smooths out considerably.

-Mike

 

[Boxerboy2]

I love my P99QA in 9mm.

 

[Snak3]

Glock, just because they're the most badass defense pistol ever produced. And no I'm not biased just because I carry a Glock 19 on a daily basis.

 

[the_indian]

I prefer the 19 over the Walther. Never a fan of Walther and I think their quality control has gone downhill recently with S&W owning it.

I was under the impression that Walther is owned by UMAREX. All Walther pistols (except for the PPK) are manufactured in Germany at the Walther plant. Smith and Wesson is only the US distributor of Walther pistols. The S&W stamp on P99 slides only means that they were imported by them.

Just an FYI, if you're trying to compare apples to apples.

 

[hk-sigman]

Well, Underwhere is mistaken. S&W does NOT own Walther they are merely the US distributor for Walther. Walther still makes their own guns. Walther still has amazing quality and the P99 is a superb weapon. Between the Glock and Walther, that would depend on what your plans are for it and how much "style" you like to have in your guns. The Glock is a clunky, unrefined tool. A very good tool but a tool nonetheless. The P99 is a more refined, smoother and better looking weapon. If I were going off to Afghanistan then I would get the Glock simply due to the abundance of parts for it. For here in the states as a personal weapon I would choose the P99 because it is a much nicer weapon.

 

[MichaelJR]

I got em both. The P99 ergonomically OWNS every pistol I've ever owned, reliability is a non-issue, and it's as accurate as you are. Glock is A+ too. You can't go wrong with either IMO. Whatever you shoot better and whatever feels better in your hands. Either way, you've got a winner pistol.

 

[USMA-82]

The P99 ergonomically OWNS every pistol I've ever owned, reliability is a non-issue, and it's as accurate as you are. Glock is A+ too. You can't go wrong with either IMO. Whatever you shoot better and whatever feels better in your hands. Either way, you've got a winner pistol.

+1

Sold the P99 only because I had it for a while, and was looking for something new. It was 100% reliable, accurate, and comfortable to shoot.

Traded my G26 to get the G19 because I wanted a "full grip" on my carry gun. Still have it, and it gets all high marks as well. You really can't go wrong with either. As always, try both and go with the one that works best for you.

*

 

[the_indian]

I've fired both as well. I own a Walther P99C AS, I love it because of the size and concealability (i'm 5'8, 165lbs - so a big gun would be tough for me to carry comfortably). It is a first class weapon for ergonomics, accuracy, and reliability. However, like HK-Sigman said, parts and accessories are sometimes tough to find and can be had at a premium.

As far as shooting it, especially with the compact version, it has a sharp snappy kick. The compact is so light and the barrel much shorter than the full-size, that you can't limp wrist the thing at all. But the superior ergonomics help a lot with it, and the changeable backstraps help you get a good purchase on the gun. That being said, it shoots differently than any other full size, as well as some other compacts due to the anti-stress trigger on my model. The ability to set the trigger to half-cock in single action mode lets you do some very precise shooting.

But then again, a Glock is a workhorse and will keep on chugging, as well as being quite accurate and a highquality build as well. See what you fits your hand and your desire more! Good luck!

 

[FPrice]

About 15 years ago I had both and decided to standardize on just one 9mm. I shot and compared them for almost a year. I finally decided that the Walther, although a good pistol, just did not perform as well for me personally as the Glock.

Your mileage may vary, but you should try both to see which.