So I'm thinking about getting my first handgun and the P99 is on the list.
First I want to be sure I have the actions right:
DAO: Every shot is a long pull, the striker is not moved by the slide.
AS also called SA/DA: Slide can be fully pulled to load a round and set the striker to fire, then a short pull will fire the gun. You could also use the de-cocker to unset the striker and leave a round in the chamber. The first shot will be a long pull, the rest short, unless you rack the slide again.
QA: Every shot is short, if you decock you'll have to rack the slide to be able to fire.
My purpose is defense so AS sounds like the right bet for me, then one can be in the chamber with the gun decocked, but still fireable quicly/with 1 hand, subsequent shots would be easier.
Next up, I plan on getting a 9mm. Is there any quality difference between different years? How about place of manufacture? Is there like a US built model I should avoid and try to get all german? Is some year better in some ay than the others?
Thanks a bunch!
First I want to be sure I have the actions right:
DAO: Every shot is a long pull, the striker is not moved by the slide.
AS also called SA/DA: Slide can be fully pulled to load a round and set the striker to fire, then a short pull will fire the gun. You could also use the de-cocker to unset the striker and leave a round in the chamber. The first shot will be a long pull, the rest short, unless you rack the slide again.
QA: Every shot is short, if you decock you'll have to rack the slide to be able to fire.
My purpose is defense so AS sounds like the right bet for me, then one can be in the chamber with the gun decocked, but still fireable quicly/with 1 hand, subsequent shots would be easier.
Next up, I plan on getting a 9mm. Is there any quality difference between different years? How about place of manufacture? Is there like a US built model I should avoid and try to get all german? Is some year better in some ay than the others?
Thanks a bunch!