As much as I would love to have one, I really doubt the P99 will come out in 45acp.
While I'm dreaming, I would really like to see Walther come out with a 5 inch barreled version of the P99.
I sent an e-mail to Walther (Germany) a few months ago asking about this.
I have pasted a copy of their response, as well as my original form submission... I especially liked how Walther includes a hyperlink to Lunde's P99 FAQ!
From: <
[email protected]>
To: <(deleted)@comcast.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 1:13 AM
Subject: Re: English feedback from the Internet!
There are no plans for a P99 in caliber 45ACP. Please note that the SW99 is not a "clone". The technology of the SW99 is based on the P99 and is produced under Walther license in cooperation with Smith & Wesson. The frame of the SW99 is made by Walther in Germany and the barrel and slide is made by S&W in the USA.
You will find detailed information and answers on the website:
www.praxagora.com/Lunde/WaltherP99FAQ/
There is also a link "FAQ - unofficial P99 Homepage" on our website
www.carl-walther.de
Best regards,
Carl Walther GmbH
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Subject: English feedback from the Internet! (20-Mai-2004 22:33)
From: (deleted)@comcast.net
To:
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> Below is the result of your feedback form. It was submitted by
> (
[email protected]) on Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 22:33:50
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Informationsbereich: P 99
>
> Art_Informationsbedarf: Information
>
> Bemerkungen: I own a Walther P99, chambered for 9mm, and I greatly enjoy
> this handgun.
>
> It has operated flawlessly for the 3 years I have owned it. I was really
> impressed by the innovations introduced with this handgun, and I have yet
> to find another handgun with such thoughtful features.
>
> I was wondering if there were any plans to manufacture a P99 in 45ACP.
>
> I have seen the 45ACP version offered by Smith & Wesson, but do not like it.
> .. the elegance of the original P99 has been lost somehow.
>
> Many people I have spoken with in my local community, as well as in various
> internet forums, are interested in a P99 chambered in 45ACP.
>
> While Smith & Wesson are well respected for their revolvers, I'm not sure
> the same can be said for their semiautomatics.
>
> Many of the handguns they offer, seem to be clones of other well known
> manufacturers... many of their handguns look like SIG's, HK's, and now the
> P99.
>
> Possibly a limited edition P99 in 45ACP?
>
> I don't really have an interest in purchasing a clone.