[PPS1980]

I agree with IOF about the center trigger blade being uncomfortable while shooting at the range. I thought it was just me. I too prefer the trigger on the P99.

I know the market has spoken as far as Walther is concerned but I can't help but wonder how a P99 with the long paddle release or botton, PDP grip and more aggressive serrations and an optics cut out would sell.
I know I would buy one with the long paddle release. I've never used RFS before but as I get older I believe that optics are in store for me.

For me the main advantage of the P99 is that you get a second strike on the bullet if you pull the trigger and it doesn't go bang the 1st time.
Before anyone says anything, yes I am familiar and trained with Immediate Action Drills. Believe me our Fire Arms Instructors drilled in to us the "Tap Rack and Bang" mantra!!!
I might be dating myself but I believe the new terminology is "Tap, Rack and Reassess"

Tap, rack, and whatever takes time. 2nd pull of the trigger is faster and more instinctive. There are so many advantages to the P99AS that its hard to keep track of them. Decocker, cocked striker indicator that moves if the trigger is being pulled, DA/SA, second strike capability, etc. These are why I refer to the PPQ (and its variants) and the PDP as "stripped down P99s", because all you get with the new models is PERHAPS a better trigger for SA, more weight if you go Steel, racier looks, and improved grip texturing. Sorry, even is you count all of those as somehow relevant (looks? really?) they are not enough to warrant giving up so much IMHO. YMMV.

 

[PPS1980]

 

[PPS1980]

You also get excellent RDS support with the PDP and some versions of the PPQ.

Granted, RDS is not everyone's cup of tea but the popularity of pistol mounted RDS seems to be growing.

Yes, you are right about that difference. Unfortunately its another piece of tech to go sideways on you in a crunch. I'm gonna sound like an old fart (but not THE oldfart) here and say: I've been shooting iron sights for 40+ years, don't miss with them at distances the weapon is designed for, and they have never failed me yet. So, if I were in an infantry squad or a SWAT team perhaps I'd want all that hi-tech ....stuff....on my weapons, but I'm not and so I'll stick with the best striker fired weapon available IMHO that does not easily lend itself to the addition of electronics other than a flashlight.

 

[PPS1980]

To each their own. Like I said, an RDS on your pistol may not be your thing but they seem to be getting more and more popular.

I'd say one of the primary reasons for Walther moving from the PPQ to the PDP is better RDS support.

I'd agree with you on the PPQ to PDP move. People seem to be happy with the adapters and such.