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Originally Posted by bikerboy
Hey Matt,
So this 990L is not in the M&P family correct?
The markings on the gun say frame was made in west germany
and slide and other parts made in usa in mass.Also there is a walther patent on gun.It's real nice for carry as opposed to my glock 19.
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no 990L is not in the M&P family. It is the SW99 in DAO variant. The frame actually is made by Walther in Germany and the slide is made by Smith and Wesson. This is not due to a patent issue but rather a deal that was struck between Walther and S&W. S&W is now the sole importer of Walther firearms in the USA. In fact many parts of Walther firearms in the US are actually made by S&W and installed at the S&W factory. S&W even does warranty services for Walther firearms at their own factory.