SW99 45 acp custom

[todd10]

I recently purchased this SW99 in 45 acp for $200. It had some serious seat belt marks on the right side of the grip. I had always wanted to do a stipple on a poly pistol. This became a good candidate, also didn't care for the large hump on the back strap even with the small one installed. So this is the end result after shaving, re-shape and fill the roll pin holes and slot and totally blended the back strap lines. I decided to leave the factory front strap and some of the back strap, it gave a nice contrast and custom look. Going with a set of XS Big Dot sights and a Bedair guide rod. So what are you opinions of the job?

 

[Palmetto Sharpshooter]

Looks great.

 

[Catshooter]

Nice job. Pistol looks very slim and compact.

$200!!! I don't think you got hurt there, nice score.

Welcome to the site too.


Cat

 

[todd10]

Thanks guys, yeah I'd looked at these pistols over the last few years but they were always priced quite a bit higher. When this one came along, I decided to do it, the grip now resembles my 1911 with the arched main spring housing. I decided to just practice on a piece of poly until I found what not only looked good but felt good in the hand.

 

[jyo]

Nicely done.

 

[todd10]

Here's a thought let's throw the SW99 threads in with the Sigma & SD threads where no one will think to look for them. Here's another idea, how about starting a sub forum for the SW99 series pistols where they will be found?

 

[mlk18]

Here's a thought let's throw the SW99 threads in with the Sigma & SD threads where no one will think to look for them. Here's another idea, how about starting a sub forum for the SW99 series pistols where they will be found?

Here's a thought; post your comments in the Forum Office down at the bottom of the main page so the Mods actually see them.

 

[todd10]

Thanks for the direction mlk18

 

[todd10]

The mods have moved the SW99 back to the semi auto forum.

 

[Miami_JBT]

I recently purchased this SW99 in 45 acp for $200. It had some serious seat belt marks on the right side of the grip. I had always wanted to do a stipple on a poly pistol. This became a good candidate, also didn't care for the large hump on the back strap even with the small one installed. So this is the end result after shaving, re-shape and fill the roll pin holes and slot and totally blended the back strap lines. I decided to leave the factory front strap and some of the back strap, it gave a nice contrast and custom look. Going with a set of XS Big Dot sights and a Bedair guide rod. So what are you opinions of the job?

The SW99 in .45 ACP was a possible choice for me when I was looking for a replacement of my Glock 21. Loved the GLOCK but wanted something with better grip. Got a S&W M&P .45 instead because I could get them dirt cheap. I paid $420 out the door for mine. But I'm still on the lookout for a SW99 .45 ACP.

 

[todd10]

This design is doing well, Magnum Research has brought out the new poly Baby Eagle and it's the exact copy of the Walther version. The only thing is S&W is still the only one with 45 acp. I really love this gun, especially after modifying the back strap to simulate a 1911 with an arched mainspring housing. There are a lot of police returns out there that have marred grips where it would hit the seat belt buckle. You can find one cheap and do the same texture job that I did. It's a lot of fun and you'll really appreciate it a lot more than just sending it off somewhere to be done.

 

[todd10]

Updated mods

Installed the XS Big Dot night sights and the Bedair custom stainless captured guide rod.

 

[MotoShot10R]

Well done Todd. And for 200? I would have done the same.

 

[todd10]

I would love to cut it down by 2 rounds just to make it a little more concealable.

 

[ecrawmer]

Just ran across one that's in great shape for $300. I thought was a good deal though not as nice as your $200 pickup so I grabbed it. Since they were only made for a few years and to date are the only .45acp version of the P99 design made makes them desirable. Haven't taken it to the range, but just ordered 2 extra mags from CDNN for it for $20/each which is a great deal for OEM mags.





Can't wait to take it to the range.