Like many high-end German goods, it was developed under a veil of secrecy--most likely to prevent the new design from being spoiled by a copycat competitor. This is a price that must be paid in order to keep one's hard work from being compromised by a cheap imitator. Incorporating many tried and tested features of previous models and adding some revolutionary new ones, the Walther P99 brought with it the futuristic look and advanced innovation that would become standard in early 21st Century firearms design.
Even a decade after its debut, it doesn't appear to be the least bit outdated, nor has it lost any of its allure. It is a serious, professional-grade firearm. A s with all other Walther semi-automatic pistols, the P99 is known for its fine accuracy, high quality materials, good ergonomics, and innovative German engineering. No matter how good a firearm is, there are always those who have their preferences and will suggest improvements or complain about a feature.
In the case of the P99, there are of course people voicing their preferences, but in this case, almost every one you're likely to see is no more than a minor, picky detail. This is no crapola Saturday Night Special-type of gun, nor is it likely to be found at the scene of a street crime.
Like other reputable quality firearms, they are expensive, cared for, respectable and well-guarded. This demographic alone puts it in an echelon that is above and beyond the reach of most unprofessional and irresponsible scum-bucket street criminals.
The P99 is a very solid, well-built firearm of extraordinarily high quality, and has a strong following of loyal owners. T he Walther P99 has a lightweight composite polymer frame and grips, in a variety of colors.
The most common are black or dark gray and olive drab, some with a brushed metal slide and some two-tone variations, but I have also seen them in a metallic-looking brassy color. After the success of Dr. It was the first semi-auto with a striker-fired action that combined the advantages of a double- and single-action handgun with the ease of operation only a hammerless design can offer.
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In a home defense scenario, there is a common question regarding over-penetration. Whether in regard to the round going through a wall or the intruder. However, this is not an issue with air guns. Although they do not have the stopping power of a full power firearm, they are a much safer alternative in a […].
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Bond Gets His Gun. So, what should Bond carry next time around? All of these are similarly light and powerful, firing the 9mm Parabellum cartridge rather than the 9mm Short or the even weaker 7. Personally, considering the modern concealable holsters and specialist tailors available that would still enable Bond to wear his best tuxedo, I would have to advise him to opt for the P, pictured below:.
Due to the high-pressure rounds they fire, as well as modern fashion, all of the modern alternatives above are chunky-looking by comparison, even if they hide just as well under clothing. His research interests include the use and effect of firearms and their depiction in popular culture.
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