Walther P99 or SW 99

[moontribe]

I'm looking for a good deal on either between $300 and $450. I'm new to this forum. Feel free to give me some advice. Thanks!

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[bolen05]

these r sweet guns- i have a wtb listed for one in WA. there is a guy in roseburg that wants a FTF deal. he is asking 500 and doesnt sound like he wants to move much on price, but its a buyers market right now.

 

[moontribe]

Yeah they are nice. I found some across the states for $400 and they want an ftf deal as well. I'm hoping someone here can offer such a deal.

 

[Andy]

A guy in Forest Grove is selling one that has 1000 rounds through it for $500 on gunbroker.com. It's been up there a while. You might talk him down in trade for not having to hassle with paperwork and shipping. But $500 might also be a fair price.

Andy

 

[codeman583]

might find the SW99 for under $450 without too much trouble.

my p99 is SPF on a trade valued around $500. though it is a buyers market some pistols aren't going to drop as much as others... and a FTF deal is usually the desired method for most people... that and the to your hands price on gunbroker is usually $50-60 less then what your going to really be paying after shipping, FFL, and state fee's... plus on a FTF you can inspect the gun first.

 

[bolen05]

yours looked like it was in really good shape codeman- congrats on the SPF

 

[codeman583]

thanks man.... it is pretty nice... the more used guns definitely get inexpensive.

was more interested in trades truth be told....

 

[bolen05]

sure wish u were in vantucky instead

 

[codeman583]

the Couv isn't too far... but a local deal is better.

 

[moontribe]

Thanks for the friendly advice guys. Guess I'll have to fork over a few more dollars for the piece. I don't mind really. I think it's worth it.

 

[Andy]

Yeah, I held a P99 at the Gun Broker in Tigard. I think they wanted $750 or more for it.
I don't know that I've ever held a full size pistol that has ever fit better in my hand. I really like the decock function too.

 

[moontribe]

Is there any real difference between the P99 and the SW99? I've heard so many things. Wondered if anyone had an opinion here.

 

[Monkeyman]

Is there any real difference between the P99 and the SW99? I've heard so many things. Wondered if anyone had an opinion here.

I did a bit of research on the differences before I bought my SW99. From what I could gather, SW took over manufacture (assembly?) and distribution of the 99 back around 1996 (if memory serves, I'm writing this in a hurry). The SW99 slide is German-manufactured, the base is made in the US. Discontinued in 2004, I think, right when S&W introduced the M&P.

I love that gun! Nicest fit for my hand, shoots like a dream and eats whatever I feed it, even my rookie reloads

Saw one last month at the gun show, it was like $475; I paid $450 a year ago for a nice one in great shape. Mine has at least 1500 rounds downrange.