S&W 99

[C Islander]

While looking at 9mm semiauto's today, I ran into some police trade in S&W 99's. From what I could tell, they're basically the same gun as the Walther P99. Anyone own one, or have any experience with this model? Haven't found much on the net. Thanks.

 

[ab4ka]

It is virtually the same as the Walther P99.

I had an SW99c in .40S&W and I really liked it. The trigger took some getting used to but I liked it once I did, and I really liked the decocker on the slide. I sure wish I still had that gun. If I could find another one I'd grab it!

 

[smithman]

I like my SW99 40 very much.

 

[10mm Sonny]

I had one in 9mm. IMO it was the "tighest" semi-auto I have ever fired. Very little kick, and the slide action was almost non-existent.

 

[TSQUARED]

I believe that the S&W 99 is one of the most underrated pistols. I purchased both a S&W 99 and a Walther 99QA. Both have been totally reliable with a wide variety of handloads and factory ammo. An additional benefir is that they are surprisingly accurate for a short barreled pistol with great ergonomics.
Most likely S&W did not promote them when they started the design of their M&P series.

 

[65mustang]

I have owned one for about 5 years. It is my nightstand gun. It is accurate and totally dependable. Mine is a 9mm and I added a QD laser on the rail.
I am not overly fond of the wide opening in the rear sight but it does not seem to affect my aim. Maybe I will look into aftermarket sights one day.

The only bad side is that hicap mags are getting harder to find as S&W no longer offers them and Walther has a patent on them. I called Mecgar and they said they cannot make them under their name because of Walther. The crazy thing is that Mecgar made them for S&W.

I think the S&W is a better option than the Walther due to the S&W lifetime warranty. I would recommend this gun especially if the price was right. I do believe there was some sort of issue with NJ police SW99's as they changed something in those if I remember correctly.

 

[Blackpaladin]

S&W honors the Walther name under their warranty from personal experience.

 

[FirebirdV8]

The SW99 series are great guns. With the traditional double action style trigger it doesn't have the learning curve that a DAO trigger group has, depending on which style you prefer. They are well built, accurate, and reliable. If the price is right for you, you will enjoy the gun.

 

[flinch]

Like mine as much as you can like a gun. Funky decocker but you get use to it and realize that it works. I have the 9mm. S&W holds 16 rounds and has a life time warranty too. Also about $100-150 cheaper.

 

[C Islander]

These were 9mm. Priced at $449. Don't know much more about the one's I looked at. They appeared to be in good but carried condition. They are police trade in's, so I'm sure they were carried a whole lot more then fired. What do you think of the price?

 

[10mm Sonny]

I saw one at a local gun shop last month for $325.

 

[Blackpaladin]

I would jump on an SW99 to join my Walther. $400 would be my top bid though.

 

[C Islander]

These were at the local Gander Mountain, so they won't budge on the price. I think they're on the high side price wise on both new and used. I did like the gun however, I'll have to think about it some more. Another local shop has PX4 storm's for $479, and Taurus 24/7's for $419. I liked them too.

 

[ab4ka]

If you like it then it's worth the price. In a year or two it won't matter if you paid high or low for it as long as you're happy with it.

 

[FirebirdV8]

Prices will vary greatly by where you are, your states gun laws, and the type of transaction you are doing (private, ma & pa gun shop, large store, etc). Even if you can find one online cheaper, you then have to pay for shipping and the FFL transfer. What you have to decide is if your like for the gun is equal to or greater then the price of the gun. Of course if, do your homework, and see if there is a better deal. However, if you want/need the gun bad enough, it may be worth it to pay a little more to have it right now than if you find that elusive deal in 6 months that may or may not happen.

 

[Crazy K38]

Well I have had one for a year MANY rounds of .40 have flown down that barrel and I have had ZERO issues with it, trijicon night sights, and scary accurate, I recommend one to anyone, it is my carry gun and I have no problem trusting my life to it

 

[ncbengal]

Yep to all of the above! The SW99 was a collaberation with Walther who made the frames for it and the P99. The SW99 has "Walther, made in Germany" right on the frame. From what I read/gather, it did not do well against the Glocks for police carry guns because the trigger could be DA, SA, or in-between. Police, given that if the gun is out of the holster, stress level is soaring and who has time to think about what stage the trigger is in, must KEEP IT SIMPLE. Hence the 99 lost out to the M&P. I have had both SW99/40 and M&P/40. Like 'em both except for the funky trigger guard hump on the SW99. Gave up the 99 and kept the M&P.

 

[OPS Marine]

I have a SW99OL that I enjoy having very much. Can't go wrong with one. I plan to have another soon.

 

[BUFF]

I have one in .45 ACP. I had one in .40. They were okay but just so different than other guns I shoot, that I never warmed up to them. The .45 is still unfired and it may go soon, too.

 

[OPS Marine]

Yep to all of the above! The SW99 was a collaberation with Walther who made the frames for it and the P99. The SW99 has "Walther, made in Germany" right on the frame. From what I read/gather, it did not do well against the Glocks for police carry guns because the trigger could be DA, SA, or in-between. Police, given that if the gun is out of the holster, stress level is soaring and who has time to think about what stage the trigger is in, must KEEP IT SIMPLE. Hence the 99 lost out to the M&P. I have had both SW99/40 and M&P/40. Like 'em both except for the funky trigger guard hump on the SW99. Gave up the 99 and kept the M&P.

The SW99OL is a DAO semi-auto, and Milpitas Police Department is one of the departments that carries it. I have one, and the triggerpull is nice. When firing under stress, you can't tell it's DA. Very smooth.