I am confused on the difference (if any) between the Walther P99 and the S&W 99. Lemme tell what I think I know and ya'll tell me if I am correct.
Walther is a German gun made in Germany.
S&W 99 is a walther P99 made here in the USA marketed by S&W.
ALL of the Walther is made in Germany, but only the frame of the S&W 99 is made in Germany....and both are marketed by S&W.-----at least that's what it actually says if you have a P99 and SW99 side by side on the frame. Walther says "Made in Germany" and the SW says "frame made in Germany".
Next I am confused with any variation to distinguish b/t the different models. I looked at a P99 which was clearly a compact and a SW99 that was clearly a sub-compact. What distinguishes them apart b/t the compact and sub-compact??
Does the P99 even have a sub-compact?
Next, which cal. do ya'll prefer? .40 or 9mm??? It seems most people go with 9mm. I Don't understand why though. Doesn't the .40 have more "knock down power"? I currently have 2 different .45 ACPs---ultimate in knock down power.....but I may be getting off the .45 "ban-wagon" to get a gun I like a lot better and shoots better. I believe the SW99 does now come in .45, but I'm not sure about in the Walther. What's the major diff b/t all 3 cals?
Last, I am trying to compare the HK USPc and the Walther P99. How do ya'll feel they rate. I was thinking of .40, but again I'm not sure. My bro-in-law HAS a P99 in 9mm and it shoots VERY WELL and feels good in my hand. BUT so does the HK USPc....fit in my hand that is. I haven't had a chance to shoot it. I'd like to find a Walther in .40 to try out. Sorry for the loooong post----ASUS
Walther is a German gun made in Germany.
S&W 99 is a walther P99 made here in the USA marketed by S&W.
ALL of the Walther is made in Germany, but only the frame of the S&W 99 is made in Germany....and both are marketed by S&W.-----at least that's what it actually says if you have a P99 and SW99 side by side on the frame. Walther says "Made in Germany" and the SW says "frame made in Germany".
Next I am confused with any variation to distinguish b/t the different models. I looked at a P99 which was clearly a compact and a SW99 that was clearly a sub-compact. What distinguishes them apart b/t the compact and sub-compact??
Does the P99 even have a sub-compact?
Next, which cal. do ya'll prefer? .40 or 9mm??? It seems most people go with 9mm. I Don't understand why though. Doesn't the .40 have more "knock down power"? I currently have 2 different .45 ACPs---ultimate in knock down power.....but I may be getting off the .45 "ban-wagon" to get a gun I like a lot better and shoots better. I believe the SW99 does now come in .45, but I'm not sure about in the Walther. What's the major diff b/t all 3 cals?
Last, I am trying to compare the HK USPc and the Walther P99. How do ya'll feel they rate. I was thinking of .40, but again I'm not sure. My bro-in-law HAS a P99 in 9mm and it shoots VERY WELL and feels good in my hand. BUT so does the HK USPc....fit in my hand that is. I haven't had a chance to shoot it. I'd like to find a Walther in .40 to try out. Sorry for the loooong post----ASUS