I hate these threads, but I cant make up my mind to which one. I've heard good and bad about each one. I know that one mans nightmare is another mans favorite gun, but any help is appreciate
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Walther PPS or P99c?
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They look like they would feel quite different in the hand. try holding them both and see which one fits better.
I have a PPS but not a P99. At first I did not like the feel of the PPS but I went back to the store the next day and bought one. In spite of the MA trigger, it is my preferred carry gun now. I did not think I would like the DAO but it's a winner IMHO.
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P99C (AS trigger) was my first gun and I loved it. I liked it enough that I bought the 2nd one, when a gentleman decided to ditch it for a PPS. Now we both are happy. Based on people's stories, you should stay away from .40. Both guns are reported to run more reliably in 9mm.
I have picked up both but have never shot them. I've personally always loved the looks of the P99
The PPS and P99c differ primarily in capacity and thickness / feel. I have both, and consider the PPS to be a tremendous and well sized single stack 9mm. I am carrying it now. The P99c, on the other hand, is a very nice double stack, but is up against some serious competition. The Glock 26 and S&W M&P9c are two guns which immediately come to mind as comparable in size, and perhaps superior in functionality. In sum, the PPS has little or no competition in its class as a very thin, very accurate, single stack 9mm. The P99c is nothing special, and I would prefer a G26 or a M&P 9c over it. Just my opinion, of course. Keep in mind that a new Mass PPS will require a trigger job (the P99c AS is a single/double action gun and runs fine out of the box in Mass). The M&P 9c similarly needs trigger work as sold in Mass. A G26 is good to go and readily available on the secondary market.
The PPS has a long but very narrow grip...it's kind of a weird feeling. The P99 is more comfortable for me to hold, but it isn't as easily concealed as a PPS.
IMO, I'd only get the PPS if I needed a really thin pistol.
IMO, I'd only get the PPS if I needed a really thin pistol.
I agree with that. The PPS is all about being thin and thus easier to carry / conceal. I will add, however, that it remains a pleasurable gun to shoot, particularly with the 7 or 8 round extended mags.
glostamon
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Having switched from the PPK to the PPS not long ago, I must say I'm very happy with it.
I've own several P99(s) and Walthers .Walther has made "Cutting Edge" well enginered,stylish,high quality firearms for almost a century.
I sold my M&P9c to make room for the PPS.
The M&P was a good gun,but did'nt work as a carry gun for me ,I hated it.
The P99c is also a great carry gun.It is basically a "High End" M&P9c.The Ergonomics,finish and trigger action are superior to the compact M&P.
The price tag will inpart reflect the superiority.
Do not let peoples gripes about the P22 influence you on the P99,they are two different animals.
To make a long rambling short,you can't go wrong with either one.The PPS is more comfortable to carry,but not by much.
I've own several P99(s) and Walthers .Walther has made "Cutting Edge" well enginered,stylish,high quality firearms for almost a century.
I sold my M&P9c to make room for the PPS.
The M&P was a good gun,but did'nt work as a carry gun for me ,I hated it.
The P99c is also a great carry gun.It is basically a "High End" M&P9c.The Ergonomics,finish and trigger action are superior to the compact M&P.
The price tag will inpart reflect the superiority.
Do not let peoples gripes about the P22 influence you on the P99,they are two different animals.
To make a long rambling short,you can't go wrong with either one.The PPS is more comfortable to carry,but not by much.
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I've fired both but own and carry the P99c. I personally went with the P99c because:
a. I like to carry .40 and the PPS in .40 is not easy to find in MA. (Yeah I know... Nothing good comes from the .40.)
b. The P99c is ~almost~ as concealable as the PPS but is far more comfortable (for me) to shoot accurately.
c. I happened across a killer deal on a barely fired P99c.
I don't think you can go wrong with either one - both are really nice. Walther makes quality stuff and they are way under-rated IMHO.
a. I like to carry .40 and the PPS in .40 is not easy to find in MA. (Yeah I know... Nothing good comes from the .40.)
b. The P99c is ~almost~ as concealable as the PPS but is far more comfortable (for me) to shoot accurately.
c. I happened across a killer deal on a barely fired P99c.
I don't think you can go wrong with either one - both are really nice. Walther makes quality stuff and they are way under-rated IMHO.
