Rifleman Review: Walther P99 AS Final Edition

In the late 1990s, Walther Arms introduced one of the most modern polymer-frame handguns of the era. The Walther P99 was cutting-edge in many ways at the end of the 20th century, but today, the era of the P99 has come to a close. To mark the occasion, Walther introduced its P99 AS Final Edition, and here on "American Rifleman Television's" Rifleman Review, we took a closer look at the design.
"Again, this pistol was absolutely revolutionary when it came out. And sadly, the world bought some of them, but not as many as they should," Keefe said. "The thing about this gun that I've always liked is, not only was it revolutionary in its day, but it's still very relevant. This is a pistol that you could still use for defensive use or as a duty gun. German police liked it quite a lot, and so did I."
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[@user-is7cf5ij9m]

Back half of extractor is not sticking out when a round is in the chamber, it is recessed and there is a small red painted slot to give visual indication of the chamber status.

[@RicoGrande-qv4ex]

Good review. I don't agree the P99 is long-in-the-tooth. Not everybody needs optics mounted on a handgun. And the Walther P99 is one of the very best handguns ever made. I like the features the best. And I like this video. Good job.

[@Kawboy65]

I remember looking at the Gen 1 version 25 years ago. I ended up with a Glock and never gave this gun any more thought. Now that the Final Edition came out, I bought one to add to my collection. I was so impressed with this gun that I bought a 2nd, and may even buy a 3rd before they are gone. I am all in on the P99 as my carry gun. It really is that good.

[@jwc00789]

Truly one of the best handguns ever made! I have an early model and love it! Walther should bring it back!

[@MrSmith-zy2bp]

@jwc00789 I bet they do bring it back. With the decocking button on the back of the slide, a so red dot can be mounted on the slide. The P100 😆

[@newdefsys]

The P99 gave off some serious "the future is now" vibes, back in the day.

[@josephfriedrich9792]

Before I was intrested/introduced to guns, I always knew I wanted a p99 after seeing them in my youth. Magnum research has their licensed version of these too. Best of both worlds

[@MrSmith-zy2bp]

2:30 "Except for the color." 🤔... nope, the original frame was in that OD green. That's why Walther chose it for the Final Edition.

[@SaifulIkram]

Royal Malaysia Police purchased twenty thousands of P-99AS in 2010.

[@methodeetrigueur1164]

To take the gun apart, you don’t have to pull the trigger (like a Glock). Just press the decocker down. Yes, a very safe gun !

[@PerceptionVsReality333]

It sucks Walther discontinued the P99 I first saw it in one of the James Bond movies.

[@ricklastname9427]

I keep seeing different answers....so does the P99 Final Edition have second strike capability like some of the P99 did?

[@mic187x2]

The original Canik.

[@VIGILANT_ELITE]

Canik it’s a copy after original! After Walther☝️