So, I bought my first one.

[papaogre]

Hello all, my first post.

I inherited a double handful of pistols and rifles from my brother and after firing most of them, I decided to chose one for myself. A Walther P99.

Reasons are (not having actually seen one in person) the ergonomics, chargeable backstraps, excellent DA/SA trigger, reliable reputation, and I think they effectively straddle the line between old and new, at least in looks.

For comparison I worked my way through the following:

Beretta 92S: a little big for my hand but a straight back model was my second choice behind the Walther. This convinced me to stick with DA/SA. Also put S&W semi-autos behind that.

A Rock Island M1911/A2. I liked it, but not enough to jump down the 1911/2012 rabbit hole and this time.

A SIG P250 in .46 ACP: Smooth SA trigger but I was hooked on a DA/SA and wanted to work up from 9mm to start with.

A pair of recoil pistols in .40 S&W and .45 ACP: I think they are PSA? Umm… no. Not for me.

I don't think I chose wrong, but I'd be interested in hearing from the Devil's advocate.

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[Joe13]

Only you can choose the best pistol for you…


I like 9mm and 45acp.

I like my 92fs and 1911.

I like Walter's.

That's all I got.

 

[quneur]

Why not keep them all?

 

[TTSX]

WTF is a "recoil pistol"?

 

[Nosferatu]

I thought all the kool kids were buying Grocks that aren't made my Grock and had more machining and 'lightening cuts' in the slide than a pair of custom ported cylinder heads for a big block.

 

[TTSX]

I thought all the kool kids were buying Grocks that aren't made my Grock and had more machining and 'lightening cuts' in the slide than a pair of custom ported cylinder heads for a big block.

Those are the same people who drive rice burners and ride harleys because they think the loud exhaust makes them cool.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Hello all, my first post.

I inherited a double handful of pistols and rifles from my brother and after firing most of them, I decided to chose one for myself. A Walther P99.

Reasons are (not having actually seen one in person) the ergonomics, chargeable backstraps, excellent DA/SA trigger, reliable reputation, and I think they effectively straddle the line between old and new, at least in looks.

For comparison I worked my way through the following:

Beretta 92S: a little big for my hand but a straight back model was my second choice behind the Walther. This convinced me to stick with DA/SA. Also put S&W semi-autos behind that.

A Rock Island M1911/A2. I liked it, but not enough to jump down the 1911/2012 rabbit hole and this time.

A SIG P250 in .46 ACP: Smooth SA trigger but I was hooked on a DA/SA and wanted to work up from 9mm to start with.

A pair of recoil pistols in .40 S&W and .45 ACP: I think they are PSA? Umm… no. Not for me.

I don't think I chose wrong, but I'd be interested in hearing from the Devil's advocate.

I think p99 is probably best choice out of that group, but it's largely personal preference. Pew pew!

View: https://youtu.be/mo6duQSFmWc?si=VNt6eQ-TIb1ZsyCL

 

[Nosferatu]

Those are the same people who drive rice burners and ride harleys because they think the loud exhaust makes them cool.

Loud pipes kill brain cells.

 

[papaogre]

Why not keep them all?

I'm much more of a "user" rather than a "collector".

 

[papaogre]

WTF is a "recoil pistol"?

Hi Point JHP and JCP. Mis spoke in the OP.

 

[DirtyBird]

Congratulations on your first purchase! I think a lot of us probably grew up shooting family guns, or were given our first one or two guns. I remember the first pistol I bought on my own - a Sig P226, back in 1994 at Liberty Loans in Seattle. Sure wish I'd kept it.

I think you're on the right track, trying different pistols and seeing what you like and don't like. I don't have any experience with the p99 but it looks good to go. Here is some additional unsolicited advice:

1. In my experience, you won't find one pistol that's perfect for you in every way. Your taste may change, your capabilities may change, laws may change, and technology may change. Keep an open mind about trying new stuff.

2. Buy pistols that are big enough to shoot comfortably, as opposed to little ones that are easy to conceal. You'll shoot more often if you enjoy doing it.

3. If you want to carrry concealed, get yourself a j frame or other small shrouded hammer revolver and try pocket carry. You're welcome.

4. As for the debate between DA/SA and striker fired pistols, my answer is the 1911a1.

5. Most importantly be safe, have fun, and as you gain experience, share it by teaching others to shoot.

 

[thorborg]

Those are the same people who drive rice burners and ride harleys because they think the loud exhaust makes them cool.

I've always liked quite vehicles and bikes, the quieter the better. From the noise levels on the streets around here, there are going to be an awful lot of irate folks when the electric cars are all you can have ( hope I'm not around then) because their are quiet. My neighbor has a Tesla truck and I never hear him coming or going even when I'm in the yard just a few feet away.
I suppose those who need the attention, will figure something out. When I was a kid, some liked to clothespin a card on their bike frame to click on the spokes thinking it somewhat simulated having a motor bike. So I guess they'll go for a hi tech simulation, maybe a body mounted transducer with a synthesized engine noise or just turn up the pounding music base a little more.

 

[quneur]

I've always liked quite vehicles and bikes, the quieter the better. From the noise levels on the streets around here, there are going to be an awful lot of irate folks when the electric cars are all you can have ( hope I'm not around then) because their are quiet. My neighbor has a Tesla truck and I never hear him coming or going even when I'm in the yard just a few feet away.
I suppose those who need the attention, will figure something out. When I was a kid, some liked to clothespin a card on their bike frame to click on the spokes thinking it somewhat simulated having a motor bike. So I guess they'll go for a hi tech simulation, maybe a body mounted transducer with a synthesized engine noise or just turn up the pounding music base a little more.

Not to mention electric vehicles probably have a very little heat signature and able to hide from police vehicles and helicopters. The majority of the crimes are now going to be committed by criminals in electric cars and cyber trucks.The government should tightly restrict who can own them.

...just like suppressors.

 

[quneur]

I'm much more of a "user" rather than a "collector".

I remember sitting with a high school friend in a '69 Camero. He was deciding whether to purchase the car from another friend for $300. But he said he'd buy it if the 4 speed trans were kept otherwise he wouldn't buy.

Regrets.

 

[papaogre]

I thought all the kool kids were buying Grocks that aren't made my Grock and had more machining and 'lightening cuts' in the slide than a pair of custom ported cylinder heads for a big block.

I am not now, nor have I ever been, a cool kid. At 61 years old, I'm ok with that.