[stevehf48]

For a P99 AS date coded AC, would be interested in any thoughts or opinions as to if this particular model variation is a sample of some of the better P99 models with regards to workmanship and reliability and also whether will likely lose value / maintain value / increase in value over time relative to other P99 variations. Thanks.

 

[stunksinatl]

Many folk here think that the 03 model is the better looking of the two styles.

If you have no desire for a "useful" tactical rail, then you'd be well served by an 02 P99 AS. I believe if you're looking at 40 cal, Walther was not yet having problems with it's 40 magazine baseplates.

I don't know that your P99 would increase in value, but since it would be an AS, I would hope that it would be more desireable than other variants like the P990 and the P99 QA.

Bottom line, if you've got a P99 lined up to buy, you should buy it! You won't be sorry!