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Quote from Gun Tests Mag Nov 05:
40 S&W Quick-Action Polymer Pistols:
Pass On These Two
Walther America’s P99QA and the Smith & Wesson SW99OL offer plenty of extras, but the Walther’s trigger function and the lack of a safety on the S&W gun trigger a pair of Don’t Buys.
We found the primary advantages of the Walther America P99QA (shown above) and the similar Smith & Wesson SW99OL to be their light weight and snag-free profiles. We might have wished for a thumb safety, but both guns were free of levers that can catch on clothing and ruin a draw. We found these guns could be carried comfortably and securely in concealment garments such as this denim jean jacket from 5.11 ($130, from www.511tactical.com).
One result of the union struck between Smith & Wesson and Walther has been the production of polymer pistols distinctly different from the Smith & Wesson VE series, which closely resemble the old Sigma line of pistols. These new SW99 pistols are chambered for 9mm, .45 ACP and in .40 S&W.
These pistols are double-action only, striker-fired guns utilizing a polymer frame with interchangeable backstrap plates to accommodate different size hands. The rear sights are adjustable for windage. To change elevation, four interchangeable front-sight blades are supplied.
Elsewhere, the Walther America pistol is virtually the same as the Smith & Wesson product, save for the Walther offe...
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The article is a bit confusing as both pistols lack thumb safeties and have the same "trigger functions." I think they were refering to the pull the trigger and it fires function. I do not know why the Glock is OK but the P99 not.
40 S&W Quick-Action Polymer Pistols:
Pass On These Two
Walther America’s P99QA and the Smith & Wesson SW99OL offer plenty of extras, but the Walther’s trigger function and the lack of a safety on the S&W gun trigger a pair of Don’t Buys.
We found the primary advantages of the Walther America P99QA (shown above) and the similar Smith & Wesson SW99OL to be their light weight and snag-free profiles. We might have wished for a thumb safety, but both guns were free of levers that can catch on clothing and ruin a draw. We found these guns could be carried comfortably and securely in concealment garments such as this denim jean jacket from 5.11 ($130, from www.511tactical.com).
One result of the union struck between Smith & Wesson and Walther has been the production of polymer pistols distinctly different from the Smith & Wesson VE series, which closely resemble the old Sigma line of pistols. These new SW99 pistols are chambered for 9mm, .45 ACP and in .40 S&W.
These pistols are double-action only, striker-fired guns utilizing a polymer frame with interchangeable backstrap plates to accommodate different size hands. The rear sights are adjustable for windage. To change elevation, four interchangeable front-sight blades are supplied.
Elsewhere, the Walther America pistol is virtually the same as the Smith & Wesson product, save for the Walther offe...
End Quote.
The article is a bit confusing as both pistols lack thumb safeties and have the same "trigger functions." I think they were refering to the pull the trigger and it fires function. I do not know why the Glock is OK but the P99 not.
