Walther P99 : The End of a Legend

[@adam72788]

Fell in love with this gun the moment I saw it in Tomorrow Never Dies when Bond says, “Ah, the new Walther. I asked Q to get me one of these.” Hands down one of my favorite pistols in my collection. I wish Walther would make the PDP’s with the paddle mag release. I’ll take that over a button any day.

[@bobhill3941]

I fell in love with them the exact same way, I also liked how Bond was using one in Goldeneye Reloaded.

[@bobhill3941]

@@lancedooley7558 Cool

[@elithegreat6463]

007 (Daniel Craig) also de-cocks one in Casino Royal inside of his Aston Martin DB-11

[@bobhill3941]

@@elithegreat6463 I had forgotten that scene, thanks.

[@commodorerook3797]

Me too!

[@marpsr]

James Bond gun from the Pierce Brosnan era. Awesome!

[@commodorerook3797]

As long as you own one, it's never the end!

[@hoppinggnomethe4154]

They should continue this series. Its aesthetics is something else.

[@Blackhawk556.]

Yeah it is something else. It’s super ugly but apparently very popular.

[@protectiverailroaddad7541]

@@Blackhawk556. beauty is in the eye of the beholder. With that said, it’s a damn iconic reliable combat pistol and who cares what it looks like?

[@limitlessbydesign]

I understand why it’s going , but it’s still sad. If you have a pdp and this you know why it’s leaving too. It’s getting dated and walther is no glock hanging on to the same thing forever. The new guns are just this gun evolved. Luckily, tons of p99 are out there and you can get one easy for cheap. Do not be afraid to get a used one from a reputable seller, and walther has great customer service. If you happen to get a bad one, they will fix it up for you. If you could only get one I recommend the PDP. I’ve seen them as low as 479.99 brand new as of 2/2023. I had the pdp compact and traded it in for the pdp-f . It’s marketed for females but that was a mistake by them. The slide reciprocates smoother, is easier to slingshot. The trigger is better , and the grip is better for my hands. You can still adjust it with back straps, it just has more range now for sizing . Try one out if you get the chance

[@gawakh]

I agree with your idea 💡... It's amazing.

[@marshmower]

@@limitlessbydesign it needs the paddle mag release. Badly

[@PastaLaVista.]

My first airsoft gun. Helping lead me into the world of firearms. I really should get one of these just because of that.

[@SmokesKwazukii]

holy shit mine too

[@jeremiahcherry5283]

No joke, mine too! And that’s why I’ve always wanted one. Nothing special about it other than first airsoft WAY back in the early early days of airsoft.

[@WH250398]

I too had to have this as an airsoft as a kid because of my lifelong love for the Bond movies. And now, a first gen 1997 P99 is waiting for me to pick it up in october. Life is good.

[@LeftLaneHog.308]

Same lmao, i had the 5.5mm airsoft version. Been trying to buy one again but i cant find them anymore

[@WH250398]

@@LeftLaneHog.308 There is also the Walther CP99 pellet pistol. That thing is great fun.

[@miketranfaglia3986]

My p99 AS in 40 cal is my favorite gun, my go-to-war gun, my best shooter by far. I'll never sell it, I'll get another one, if I ever find one.

[@justanothergunnerd8128]

Fantastic pistol - the most innovative of the 1990s in my opinion. I picked up another one as soon as I heard the final edition news from SHOT show.

[@docgillygun9531]

This was the first striker fired pistol I ever purchased, and I had no clue it was the new James Bond gun until many years later. Still my favorite striker 9mm. It will never leave me. It has never failed me in 16yrs. Not once. I also own a PPQ M2 Tacops and a PDP. Love all three.

[@propdoctor21564]

Years ago I had both the full size and compact P99 but stupidly sold them... Now I've got a Canik TP9v2 and a S&W SW99c... These have been my favorite striker-fired pistols for the simple reason they can be decocked. 👍👍

[@propdoctor21564]

@@lancedooley7558 yes very close to the same

[@stevesmith756]

SW99 was junk. Our department got rid of it ASAP. Nothing but problems

[@propdoctor21564]

@@stevesmith756 well that's interesting I have owned a couple of them and have seen no problems whatsoever. SW 99 was no different than a Walther p99 and the frame even said made in Germany by Walther

[@eddiet204]

I was issued the SW99 in 40 at my first agency. Even had the Euro mag release. It was a decent police gun - even in 40. Wish I had the chance to buy it when I left.

[@DamianBloodstone]

I got my P99 in 97 when they first came in with a really low serial number. I got upgrades for it and carried it for four years. The only reason I stopped carrying it was it was a collectable. I still have it and love it.

[@matthewrivera9314]

I bought mine back in 2000, and retired it in 2016. I still carry my p99c sometimes. The p99 is still my favorite gun

[@frope01]

My edc early 2000’s was the Smith& Wesson SW99. Always loved the ergonomics and combination of features. I still have it in 40 cal.

[@delbrorlni6676]

Not only I saw this in Tomorrow Never Dies but that gun was also used by Jet Black in the 90s anime called Cowboy Bebop

[@JacksonShredder138]

I shot the Smith and Wesson version the SW 99 at a gun range Its the same exact gun as the Walther as far as I know . Awesome trigger and very ergonomic . This was back in the early 2000s . Didn't know they still made the P99 until 2023

[@appalachiangunman9589]

Smith and Wesson imported Walther’s for a few years I think.

[@avguidotti]

IIRC the frames were made by Walther and the slides and barrels were made by S&W.

[@TheMightyCookieShow]

This pistol is easily my favorite and I've loved it since I first saw it way back in 2002. I'm fortunate, I finally found one and own it to this day.

[@RedEyePergo]

A classic P99 with the PDP grip texture wouldve been a sweet gun

[@geadkins966]

Yes, but that's why God created skateboard tape.

[@Veritas1992]

I want one just for the nostalgia and collectability.

[@MaxRank]

I own a Gen 1 1997 low 2000 serial P99 never fired and a Gen 2. Great pistol, the Gen 1 will never be fired, but I shout the crap out of my Gen 2 and love it.

[@danieldlcm]

James Bond "Die a other day" In that movie I fell in love with that pistol.

[@lonespanker2823]

I carry the walther p99 AS(anti stress) daily. Great firearm. I own 2

[@thomasbrandon5111]

Have had mine since 1997/98 andy granddaughter now wants it when she turns 21

[@jeffreyelliott622]

Yep I had my first one since 1999 special order from my local gun dealer !!!

[@brianl1813]

I bought the Creed about 5 years ago for my first Walther. For such an inexpensive firearm, the Trigger is fantastic. Long reset, but just crazy good. I have since bought a few others and couldnt be happier with my Walthers...

[@methodeetrigueur1164]

Very ergonomic handle and clever mechanism. This gun mixes DA/SA and striker fired. It is also possible to cock the firing pin by moving the slide back slightly. The model shown in the video is one of the very first of the Gen1 : it has the trigger safety (articulated trigger).

[@RickJZ1973]

Nice review! P99 is one of the best polymer pistol designed. The original variant is my favorite. I have thousands and thousands of rounds through it. Just simply a great pistol! Really ashame that Walther decided to discontinue it.

[@504Trey]

Worst & most hideous gun ever

[@Hornet135]

@@504Trey Proving your ignorance with every post.

[@ronaldmclaughlin255]

I have two S&W models in both 9 and 40 bought years ago and carried EDC for years still use the with confidence.

[@DARTHDANSAN]

I can’t believe it’s ending. I’ve always wanted one

[@johndel1971able]

Right there with you bud. I finally got lucky enough to find one at my lgs 2 months ago and bought it immediately. But I still want the 40 version and compacts as well but their pretty much all gone. It may not be as popular as the ppq or pdp but it's still a very sought after firearm. I never understood why gun makers discontinue such awesome pistols. It's one of the reasons I'm a huge hk guy. They still sell all their lines and calibers.

[@MGB-learning]

My favorite pistol. Gen 1. Fortunately I have two.

[@jeffreyelliott622]

That's me two Gen 1 P99's in near mint condition !!!

[@MGB-learning]

@@jeffreyelliott622 Both of mine are New. One has never fired and the second has only 3oo rounds fired.

[@andrejspanovskis6753]

I have this, first edition, excellent gun!!!!!

[@willyjilly9684]

Your videos are great, the music, the editing they are great. Hope you are having a wonderful day today ❤️

[@sootch00]

Thanks Willy Jilly! I always appreciate your comments!

[@farwalker3672]

I’ve had the P 99 AS for about 10 years now and I like it much better than the PPQ. it’s my best shooting pistol and has been my every day carry since I purchased it. We’ll see if I can buy another one before they’re gone and the prices increase.

[@daddystiel4324]

Right there with you. I keep going back to it.

[@adamadams6740]

Awesome gun and it spawned so many other great shooting hand guns.we will miss you P99

[@hamptongraves6761]

1st gun I ever bought and still have it 20+ years later!

[@jwc00789]

I fell in love with the original P99 when a shooting buddy of mine managed to buy one an I shot it at our Range. However, I never managed to get one, as they were scarce, and dealers who had them, wanted ridiculous prices for them. Instead, I settled for an original Canik TP9V1, which has proven to be an excellent Pistol, with a few refinements the Walther did not have. Until quite recently, my Canik TP9 was my favorite EDC, until the Illinois AWB ruled it's Magazine Capacity illegal for carry. I will happily go back to it, should that problem be remedied. Also, Canik did not get completely away from the Slide Mounted Decocker. A new version of that Pistol, the Canik TP9DA has the Decocker, but only on the Left Side of the Slide. Were I to lose my TP9V1, I would very happily buy a new TP9DA.

[@johndel1971able]

I been debating on the canik even though I just picked up a p99. How does it compare? Shoot? Reliability? Thanks 👍

[@jwc00789]

@@johndel1971able My Canik TP9 has fed everything 9mm reliably and is extremely Accurate. Build Quality and durability are EXCELLENT!

[@alfontana6242]

I'm lucky to have both a Walther 9mm P99 and a Walther .40 P99 both full size with the anti stress trigger. Both are great handguns, and I don't plan on ever selling them.

[@unbereafigendlic8414]

The music you use, the audio quality on the speaking parts, and the lighting on the disassembly table are second to none. Even if I don't particularly care for the gun being reviewed I still watch because of the quality of the video.

[@wyominggunproject]

I have one of these in .40 cal. My father gave it to me. It’s still a great gun.

[@HipsterTactical]

Nice. The first-generation P99 is so sexy. Love mine.

[@jeffreyelliott622]

Yep still have my two P99 Gen 1's !!!

[@ProjectSerpo90]

Just picked up my P99 Final Edition today. The box it comes in is so cool with the coin. The trigger is extremely smooth and reset is the best on any striker fired pistol ive ever owned. So happy i found one.

[@jalcanites2939]

I bought one of this new in 2005. I wish I still have it. I've learned my lesson. My PPQ and PDP F will be with me for a loooong time.

[@clybournstreet9628]

I have a Gen 2 that I will never part with. Great gun.

[@chrissewell1608]

Walther pistols have always had the most comfortable grips to me! Almost like they were made for my hand to grip.

[@johndel1971able]

I feel the same way especially for myself with short fingers. This is really a shame this is it.

[@tuzu1758]

I waited. When that ban sunset. I went out and bought a .40 P99AS. It came with two 12rd. mags. I bought a third. It is one of the few pistols I own that is a tack driver right out of the box.

[@MrSmith-zy2bp]

Walther should take orders and re-release the P99AS every 5 years. This is like if HK stopped making the USP.

[@sleepysleeper6390]

I heard they were going to…

[@504Trey]

Worst & most hideous gun ever

[@MrSmith-zy2bp]

@@504Trey Yeah... don't care.

[@504Trey]

@@MrSmith-zy2bp U do care

[@MrSmith-zy2bp]

@@504Trey You do

[@justinholland9844]

One of the more aesthetically pleasing polymers handguns.

[@crawdadlando4053]

I’m so sad that they are done with such an iconic piece. I loved the QA model. Had 2. And an AS model. All 3 were used and one quite abused in the woods of Alaska.

[@MrKevin486]

My favorite handgun of all time. Love everything about it. The paddle mag release is one of my favorite aspects.

[@johnguillen1736]

My first gun was a p99as in .40. in 2007. still have it.

[@TheRenterGuy]

I want to get my hands on a generation one. Can't find them too much anymore.

[@miketyson8933]

My 2nd pistol ever was a Walther P99! My first was a Springfield XD .45 held 15+1 rounds of .45!!!

[@Outrider74]

I bought a Walther a few years ago, and due to budget had to settle for a Creed. Now, it's my go-to gun. I'm planning on getting a P99 eventually as well.

[@18wheeler77]

I got both SW99 in .40 S&W and the Canik V2. Love them both. Although I think the trigger on the Canik is way better than the SW99.

[@atanaka1069]

I bought my P99QA years ago and couldn’t be happier. From the moment I pick it up it fit me perfectly and firing it for the first time I have never regretted purchasing it. Haven’t had to adjust the sights and shutting it rapid fire is so controllable. Sad times they aren’t going to make them anymore but I got mine 😁

[@nonjaninja4904]

They should do a retro reissue. I'd buy one. The Bond one though, not the one with the goofy rounded trigger guard.

[@828enigma6]

Nice. Wish I'd seen this a few years ago, back when I had money for toys.

[@FL-Kaiman]

When i was a young teen my friend shot me point blank with a gas airsoft version of the p99. The bb ricocheted off of my front tooth, shattering it into 100 pieces and cracking it up to my nose. We learned a lot that day. That being said, i still have the bb gun, and plan on getting an original p99.

[@adamadams6740]

The grip on the P99 and the PDP look like they wouldn’t be comfortable but they feel so good in my hand.I got into these guns later through Canik (witch I love) but the original is sweet,I’m slowly switching all my hand guns to Walther starting with the PDP F then the regular PDP,I can’t decide what Q5 I want yet.

[@tylergibbins7003]

I watched this video early this morning and went out to find one for myself. I got lucky and found a 1st gen just like this one in the video. Made my day for sure. I also ordered a final edition also. I'll say my p99 needs are met now lol.

[@WH250398]

This thing shoots really, really well. I shot half an inch groupings at 25 yards. I did have one annoying issue. The magrelease paddle points upwards with age. Mine rose above the triggerguard, and it's sharp enough to blister or cut your finger. Simply punch out the rollpin, remove the paddle, and cut some the polymer off with a sharp blade. That, and I wish the slide release spring was a bit stronger. Mine doesn't hold open because my natural grip rests on it.

[@mrowoofers101]

I hope the P99 makes a return one day. Even if it's just a near-perfect clone by another manufacturer, so not a Canik or something. The aesthetics, the size, the ergonomics, the fact it's one of the very few striker-fired pistols with with double-action/second strike capability, everything. I wish I was in the US just to buy a Final Edition model. I'm an American-Korean in Korean, so I doubt I'd be able to buy it and I have no plans to come to the states any time soon. I'm just sad that it's going to end and I might never get the chance to buy one new.

[@jamescampbell4334]

The Titanium P99 had a TiN coated slide and black frame. Some of these also came from Florida Sportsman with 16rd hard chrome mags. I own a Titanium P99 that has a Jarvis threaded barrel for shooting suppressed. The P99 makes an awesome suppressor host. The last Gen1 that sold on Gun Broker was a high bid of over $1.2k.

[@jamescampbell4334]

@@lancedooley7558 The Gen1 Titanium P99AS was used by Kate B in the Underworld movies too.

[@rudolphparayo6034]

I managed to acquire a P99 commemorative edition. NFS.

[@jeffreyelliott622]

Yep still have my two P99 Gen 1's in 9mm of course and will never sell them and still in near mint condition with less than 200 rounds through both !! When a pistol looks good and fits your hand better than any other polymer wonder 9 you just don't settle for anything less in my honest humble opinion !!! So here's to the greatest early wonder 9 !!! Bond !! James Bond !!!!

[@edstringer1138]

I have a PPQ m1 I hope they continue making the p99 mags since the fit in the PPQ

[@coreykononchuk]

I just scored one at the local Sportsman's Warehouse in excellent condition! I think I got it for about half what they're fetching on GunBroker so I'm psyched! Now to put on a tuxedo and do my best Bond impression...

[@Matt-to1bi]

The James Bond version is going up to $1300

[@daffidavit]

MIne is the P99 DOA 9mm which I purchased around 2005 brand new. It came with a 15 round magazine. My guess is that the double action only (DAO) trigger was meant to be a safety feature when it was first designed. Although it requires a very long travel it's a very accurate and comfortable handgun. It came with several backstrap options. Recently I had a serious issue with it. After multiple shots, the casings failed to eject and remained in the barrel so tight that I needed to push them out with a wooden chopstick. I tried to purchase another barrel online but couldn't find one. I called Walther and explained my problem. I was told the gun came with a limited lift-time warranty. Can you imagine that? I asked Walther if I could purchase a new barrel. The told me they are very rare and required me to return the gun for an inspection. When it was returned a few weeks later, the barrel was replaced and Walther seemed to have fixed whatever the problem was. Walther has extremely good customer service. I wonder if they still have life-time warranties on any of their guns that we don't have to pay extra for.

[@dancortes3062]

In my opinion the Walther P99 is the best looking striker fired handgun ever made and I will die on that hill. I just really like the beveled slide that isn't shaped like a brick. I also think the anti stress trigger is very innovative and practical. Walther is making a big mistake by discontinuing this legend.

[@chrisblake1918]

I have a P99 CAS. Love that little bastard!!!! Carry it a lot. Mine's a .40.

[@bumpercoach]

had both SW99 in 45 and the Baby Deagle ... same cool aspects but in the end sold when prices were way up

[@dazzlernator]

Very sad end of an era. Like others alluded to, it was through _Tomorrow Never Dies_ that this gun got my attention. It was my first airsoft pistol and I still have it in perfect working order after over 20 years.

[@DrumandPianoDude]

I have .40S&W version and love it! It was made by S&W, but still a Walther P99.

[@berkosmansatiroglu]

P99 King of Hill sir. Thanks

[@jeddi20]

i have the 40 cal version and i got a final edition. my new favorite forearm

[@Sig_P229]

The best pistol! Why is this not considered better than a Glock? Look at the internal engineering!

[@methodeetrigueur1164]

It could have been a serious competitor to the Glock. Underrated...

[@Knightcowboy89]

This is what I get for putting off getting one of these. I gotta get on that QUICK!

[@elliotdawson8355]

Early gen 1 p99s are so awesome looking! They really screwed up the design in the early 2000s with the 2nd gen. The one featured is a pretty sought after and scarce model only produced for less than a year dubbed the "split trigger." Awesome gun!

[@Jonny-tr9qo]

AKA the Wolfram P2K for those who played N64 world is not enough James Bond. I want one

[@Jen.Nicole.Hoffman]

I just got my hands on a Final Edition. She's a beauty!

[@metatronmen2431]

One of the best looking guns up to this days.

[@suyuanxie8022]

Farewell P99, you are the most important part of firearm history.

[@ms.annthrope415]

I had owned the P5 for a number of years. Just couldn't get to like the double action feature. The slide release is the decocker button as well. Compact and exotic but only 8 rounds. So for 8 rounds, it wasn't compact enough. Finally sold it.

[@zacshaheen8286]

I am so happy to have bought one of these when I could

[@WH250398]

I think it's one of the most beautiful guns ever made.

[@quinnmclaughlin7537]

interesting that this video dropped today, last weekend I traded my PDP-C for a Ruger Security .380, the PDP was Too big for my purposes, but it fit in my hand SO well, and shot so well, today I went out and got me a Walther PPQ branded Umerex air pistol, I can just imagine a P99 would like an old friend in the hand....

[@v.german11b]

I bought the Canik TP9 DA and, in my opinion, is truly an improved version of the Walther P99, even though my favorite handgun manufacturer is Walther GmbH, and my favorite models are the PDP and PDP Pro SD, thus Canik is number two for me, whereas the METE SFT and SFT Pro are my 2 favorites, followed by my deep concealed carrying favorite gun: the TP9 Elite SC.

[@andrewbrumagen3479]

I'm a lefty and still I want one because I'm a Walther fan and P99 has a decocker on the slide and I love decockers I don't know why but I do.

[@thebipolarbear1]

I love the design ever since it was introduced as the bond gun in tomorrow never dies

[@peaceboyjohn4204]

Walther is a Good Company

[@brucecook502]

I remember when this was featured in I think it was Guns & Ammo magazine back in 1999 or 2000(when i discovered it). The idea of customizing the grips to Taylor to your fit was such a huge deal back then, and I thought it looks really stylish and it's still one of my favorite handguns of all time at least looks-wise.

[@Onl1neDr3ams]

A service pistol well served and forever loved

[@phillipdale6765]

Thank you for this review and appreciate the historical review! I really love mine and highly recommend it

[@Greasy__Bear]

I dont care about what it looks like, i love single/double action trigger and the paddle release. I absolutely love the gun.

[@bdsurfer13]

Great video Sootch, cool video concept, great history info. Always loved the paddle mag release.

[@HoneyHyewolf1412]

Luv the design,great pistol,very ergonomic! 🌻💋

[@darkwriter77]

For me, this pistol will always be synonymous with the second Underworld movie where Kate Beckinsale ("Selene") was dual-wielding a pair of these with a two-tone finish.

[@jamescampbell4334]

That movie made me buy a Titanium Gen1 P99 when I found one for sale. Mine even has the laser. I had Jarvis make me a threaded barrel and compensator. I sometimes shoot it with a Rugged Obsidian suppressor too.

[@mercinary110]

Ooof I cringe seeing that model of TP9. We carried those as contractors in Kandahar Airfield and they were garbage. We had no idea who what a Canik was since we were told we were getting Glocks and or Berettas. No one trusted the de-cocker, not really good/ reliable with a lil sand in it which all of Kandahar is and windy. Floor plates came out of magazines in quals, no holsters. Great vid I always wanted a P99 hopefully a final edition.

[@mikereese15]

Beautiful pistol

[@GiancarloFloyd]

This was my first gun because of tomorrow never dies. I have the one with the stainless slide.

[@jeffreyelliott622]

It was my first polymer wonder 9 and yes it has the stainless slide with the black polymer frame and I still have the box for it as well !!!

[@lindgruen3118]

Prices are going to go ⬆️

[@whippy107]

I still don't understand why Walther pistols are not more popular. I own a PPQ and PPS. Both are built of great quality and shoot very accurately. I'd take one over a Glock any day.

[@Catgat37]

I agree. I have owned many handguns and traded almost all. Bought a Q4 SF not long ago for a heck of a deal. Bought a PPQ and a PPS recently (both M2) and now I need more Walther pistols. Getting a P99 AS Gen 2 and a PDP next week.