P99C Problems?

[thejackbull45]

Looking to buy a P99C for the wife and was wondering if there are any quality/performance/customer service issues?

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nope :supergrin:
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[ShipWreck]

Great gun. I love ine. Going shoot it again this Sat in fact.

I hard chromed mine :)

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Shipwreck what holster is that ???

[ShipWreck]

Galco Matrix - they make 2 versions - a paddle and a belt holster. That is the belt holster 1. It is less than $20. Nice holster.

They do not make one just for the Walther - this is one for an HK USP compact. I bought it for that gun, and then discovered that my P99, P99c and SW99 all fit it fine. It didn't work for my Glock 34.

So, if U want to get one, get the USPc holster :)

[LH2]

My 9mm P99C has had zero problems, not one tiny issue since out of the box. And the AS trigger is a wonder to behold. Great carry weapon, durable finish, easy to strip. Love it! :hearts:

[Glockguy]

The Walther P99C with the AS trigger is a flawless functioning shooter with superb accuracy for a compact.

[Jake Starr]

I have three P99's, all AS, and I must say that my compact is my favorite. It is my carry gun and it can do anything my full sizes can do. I often take it with me to USPSA competion. It is superbly accurate and I have Mep night sights on it. Cann't say enough good things about this shooter.

Problems? Only problem is that not enough people know about the P99c.

[Rockets]

I had a strange problem with mine (for a Walther), bought two sold one to a friend, first time we shot them his was 100%, about 1 out of 50 rounds mine would fail to fully return the slide, almost all the way, not a stovepipe or anything, funny thing is if you pulled the trigger, the slide dropped the last ¼ inch. Lasted about the first 200 rounds, I’ve got maybe 400 through it now and I can still feel it hang a bit once in a while (you can feel it slow down and get sluggish on the last little bit of slide return to battery) but it does function 100 % so I think it is working out of it. I would send it back but I think I have one of the few where a break in is necessary.

That said this is extremely rare, I am sure if it was to not smooth out S&W would fix it. I would buy another in a heartbeat.

I have noticed a bit of odd wear on a slight spot on the plastic recoil rod so I believe the spring is just slowly wearing the problem area.

Unlike a Kahr where the plastic ones have this problem much of the time and don’t seem to snap out of it, as in any production line I just got the one in thousands with a bur or something on the recoil spring rod.

BUY ONE.

[ShipWreck]

Well, I have 700 rounds thru mine now - not a problem at all :) - I shot a few rounds thur it this morning in fact. I shoot tighter groups with it than I do w/ my USPc

[WINGS]

I think that it is THE premier concealed carry pistol. Just a flawless weapon. IMHO

Of couse I'm a gun ho and love all of mine..............(blush) LOL

[Rockets]

As I say, I'm alone on this one, it's working now and it's a fluke, I think it's fine now but at worst it goes back under warrenty. I would not think twice about buying a second.

Every production line has a few problems and I have a bucket of P99's, all flawless and this one seems to be now also and in testing it feeds everything.

[GPalmer]

What those guys said, great gun!

[thejackbull45]

Thanks for the replies

I actually a P99 a few years back and it was the worst gun Ive ever had. Could not fire more than 2 shots with out a jam.

[ShipWreck]

Was it a rental?

I've rarely, rarely ever sene anyone have neg comments to say about the P99. Granted, it is a mechanical device, and every brand of gun will occassionally have issues. But, compared to other brands, I don't see many complaint.

[thejackbull45]

Originally posted by ShipWreck
Was it a rental?

I've rarely, rarely ever sene anyone have neg comments to say about the P99. Granted, it is a mechanical device, and every brand of gun will occassionally have issues. But, compared to other brands, I don't see many complaint.

Brand new. Interarms sent a new recoil spring but I had lost all confidence in the gun by then.

[Jake Starr]

JackBull,
Huh, I had a similar experience. I bought a NIB Interarms P99...One of the best guns I ever had and still own. But let me tell you what happened to me. I had no trouble with good factory ammo. But the early P99 did come issued with a heavy recoil spring. Many European guns were designed to shoot 124 gr 9mm. I had a bunch of 115 gr hand-loads that I reloaded myself and I had the same problem. Every other shot or so was a FTE. I was some disappointed until I learned that some autos need a break-in period. Silly me for being a revolver only shooter for 20yrs. And I had WaltherAmerica send me a lighter spring. Well that did it, now I can shoot any and all ammo through my Interarms Walther and liked it so well I bought two other P99’s. Go figure.

[ShipWreck]

Well, the S&W imported ones must be different now, as I shoot 115 gr all day long, and have no issues with either of my P99s and my SW99. I also have another fullsize P99 earlier this year, but I dropped it and it had an "accidental mushing of the frame." I was so pissed that I had damaged my fav gun that I sold it cheap. The gun was the most accurate of any of my P99s for some reason. But it killed me to look at it all deformed...

[RickJZ]

Originally posted by thejackbull45
Thanks for the replies

I actually a P99 a few years back and it was the worst gun Ive ever had. Could not fire more than 2 shots with out a jam.

I had a very similar situation with the P99 that I bought in 1998. I remember the first time I took it to the range, it jammed about every two or three shots. The next time I took it out, I changed the back-strap. That changed everything. Over the years now, I have had thousands upon thousands of rounds through it without a hitch (gobbles-up everything I feed it).

[Jake Starr]

I changed the back-strap. That changed everything

Well you could have been limp wristing it...but as long as it is okay now....

Well, the S&W imported ones must be different now, as I shoot 115 gr all day long, and have no issues with either of my P99s

Yep, this is true. I have a new production full size and a compact and they eat anything that they are fed...:thumbsup:

[smoothsounds21]

I have a full size P99 9 MM with over 5500 rounds through it in 3 years all shot by me. Never one problem never one jam, And it still looks brand new. I clean it very well after every time I shoot it, and it has stayed flawless. It is actually beter than new becuase I have super polished every piece in the gun that touches anything. This makes for one great gun by far my favorite.
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[Laserlips]

Well, I've only had my P99c/AS two days and it's the most accurate pistol I've ever owned right out of the box... It's simply point at the target, pull the trigger, and watch a hole appear in the black.. Can't ask for better than that...

I purchased my P99c/AS without ever seeing one up close and personal based solely on the recommendations (ShipWreck & others) on the various firearm forums. THANK YOU ShipWreck et al'.....

My only previous experience with a similiar poly pistol was a Glock 26. The Walther P99c/AS IMO is light years an improvement on the Glock 26. The AS trigger is fantastic. :banana: I use the Glock 26 as a comparison to the P99c/AC simply because I did have one and my remarks reflect my personal experiences.

I know Glock lovers all over the world are not gonna agree with me, but IMO I equate the Glock 26 as a VW bug, and the P99c/AS as the Porsche 911..

To each his own, and I have no arguments with anyones preference in firearms, (heck I own a S&W Escort 61-2) but I seriously am very, very pleased with the P99c/AS.

I don't think my all time favorite Sig P239 is gonna be happy with the latest member of our firearm family...

:cheers:

[ShipWreck]

Think about how much kewler it will be when U buy a FULLSIZE P99 A/S now :p