Yep that is what I would carry. I would want my P99c as a back up and if I was to strutt around like General Patton I would want my P5 with Nill grips in an shoulder holster...
Not me, I just have the P99 and Glock 30 in the nightstand.
Russ: The lone ranger with the P-88 is none other than the thread starter...Searcher 451.My 9mm P99 full-size is the gun I bought with the idea of someday living where I can get a CCW permit.
My post-war P1 would be a second choice for car travel in case it might get stolen or confiscated because it was inexpensive in the first place and is quite reliable with JHPs.
A .380 S&W PPKs would be a good back-up carry. Still have to get one.
Listen to me! I'm not even sure where to hide them.
So, Pit, you didn't actually say; are you the one with the P88?
Russell
You can click on the voting numbers to see who voted for what.
Even though Dep outed me, I'm proud to say that I would select the P88 ahead of any other gun on the list. It is, without question (IMHO, of course), the finest handgun that Walther has ever made -- and mine is as accurate as it gets. The P88 works with all kinds of ammo, in all kinds of weather, and for all sorts and skill levels of shooters ... a thing of rare beauty.
I'll have you know that my chalupa will remain safely tucked away, and thanks for very much for asking.Searcher; Just "DON'T DROP THE CHALUPA!!!"
LOL...just kiddin.
Dep
Now I KNOW I need to get one, drop test or no drop test.Even though Dep outed me, I'm proud to say that I would select the P88 ahead of any other gun on the list. It is, without question (IMHO, of course), the finest handgun that Walther has ever made -- and mine is as accurate as it gets. The P88 works with all kinds of ammo, in all kinds of weather, and for all sorts and skill levels of shooters ... a thing of rare beauty.
It's the top o' the world, Russell -- the absolute, make no mistake about it top of the world.Now I KNOW I need to get one, drop test or no drop test.
Russell
Hey Searcher...isn't that what Jimmy Cagney said. "Look at me now Ma, I'm on top of the world!" Then HE blew upIt's the top o' the world, Russell -- the absolute, make no mistake about it top of the world.
Good spot, Dep -- from "White Heat."Hey Searcher...isn't that what Jimmy Cagney said. "Look at me now Ma, I'm on top of the world!" Then HE blew up
You have got to admire a man who would take a P5 into battle. The 5 would be my third choice in a SHTF situation -- after the P88 and the P99. Given my druthers and cargo pants large enough to hold them all, I'd have those three with me for sure -- plus a PPK, a P38, a P1, a P4, a P5c, a P88c, a P99c ... what did I miss?How can you follow Jimmy Cagney??? What a wonderful personality!!!
With respect to the question at hand......
I chose the P5, even though I don't have one anymore. It is a great design, gotta love the combo decocker / slide release. It is accurate and reliable. I prefer it's DA/SA to the P99 as I find the P99 trigger just a bit harder to get used to than the P5. I have more confidence in myself with the P5 if the SHTF than a P99.
In the end I like the P5's aluminium frame better than plastic. I don't mind the single stack or the heel mag release - because I don't think I would need more than eight or nine shots .... unless the mutant dead start rising - it is close the Halloween, and I have other plans in case that occurs.
A 1911A1 in .45ACP.You have got to admire a man who would take a P5 into battle. The 5 would be my third choice in a SHTF situation -- after the P88 and the P99. Given my druthers and cargo pants large enough to hold them all, I'd have those three with me for sure -- plus a PPK, a P38, a P1, a P4, a P5c, a P88c, a P99c ... what did I miss?
That's a tough one to argue with Dep.A 1911A1 in .45ACP.
Not only that but the WC mags all load like butter. 
