The funny thing is, I've never even shot one before! Hopefully I won't be disappointed when the time comes.
I was having a VERY difficult time deciding which caliber to go with, not to mention with make of gun to buy. I've always been a big fan of the SIG's but those run around $200 more and also are a heavier gun, which can be a bit of a pain when you already have around 30lbs of gear on your belt. I finally decided on the Walther in 9mm as the ammo is cheaper and the recoil will probably be a little less. I've also heard the walther 9mm is 100% German made as opposed to the 40..though I'll have to wait until I actually SEE the gun to check the proof makes.
Another reason I bought the Walther was because not to many people are familiar with the gun. All the other officers I work with use Glocks (inhouse security for a county facility), unfortunately it's the only gun our company will pay for. It's also a gun I don't care for (ugly with awful ergonomics, and did I mention how ugly it is).
I won't mention what I paid for the Walther as the gun wasn't in stock and had to be special ordered. I'll post again once I receive it.
I was having a VERY difficult time deciding which caliber to go with, not to mention with make of gun to buy. I've always been a big fan of the SIG's but those run around $200 more and also are a heavier gun, which can be a bit of a pain when you already have around 30lbs of gear on your belt. I finally decided on the Walther in 9mm as the ammo is cheaper and the recoil will probably be a little less. I've also heard the walther 9mm is 100% German made as opposed to the 40..though I'll have to wait until I actually SEE the gun to check the proof makes.
Another reason I bought the Walther was because not to many people are familiar with the gun. All the other officers I work with use Glocks (inhouse security for a county facility), unfortunately it's the only gun our company will pay for. It's also a gun I don't care for (ugly with awful ergonomics, and did I mention how ugly it is).
I won't mention what I paid for the Walther as the gun wasn't in stock and had to be special ordered. I'll post again once I receive it.