Customer Reviews for Walther Arms P99 AS 9mm Pistol

No idea why the P99 didn’t catch on. Its a striker fired da/sa pistol and its DA trigger pull is smoother than any around. I had one of these in the 90s in .40SW and sold it because I don’t care for .40. But in 9mm?? Love this gun. Grab one while you can.

It’s a shame the P99 never really caught on in the US. It had the best striker fired trigger over 20 years ago! Now that Walther has announced the “final edition,” get one while you can. You won’t be sorry. Super high quality, soft recoiling, naturally pointing German perfection. Stop buying Turkish clones and get the real thing while lasts!

I love everything about this gun. Ergonomics are great, it shoots well and accurately, and after thousands of rounds at the range it’s as reliable as anyone could ask for.

great pistol, amazing trigger pull/reset, probably my favorite reset

The Walther P99 AS is hands down my favorite polymer wonder 9. It's single action trigger and reset are the best on the market, and the de-cock double action feature (which does not have to be utilized) is profoundly useful in that it renders the gun safer to carry and allows double-strike capability. It is sad that Walther decided to discontinue this remarkable pistol.

The Walther P99 is a really good gun. Has a great trigger system, even though it's striker fired the trigger is very similar to a traditional DA/SA trigger which I strongly prefer. And having a decocker is a really nice feature. Extremely reliable, never had a problem with the two I've owned. But there are two weaknesses to the design, in my opinion. 1) While the grip has a great shape, it is too slick - a grip sleeve or something like Talon grip tape will help but I personally don't like either of those workaround solutions. 2) The slide's cocking serrations are not aggressive enough - too shallow and this problem is exacerbated by the inward curve shape of the slide and the top half of the serrations being on the curve, making racking the slide with wet or even damp hands difficult.

So far, I've enjoyed shooting this gun. The Walther ergonomics are great, and it has fired flawlessly. The magazines eject smoothly, and the trigger is smooth with a crisp break and a short reset. The paddle release is a little strange, and requires some getting used to. I already own a PPQ M2, and training the brain to switch between them is causing a little cognitive disidence, especially since I use the PPQ as a duty pistol. All in all, the P99 is a first class, if underrated firearm.

First Polymer 9mm, and I love it, Fit and finish is great. Only things I would change (note this handgun was designed about 20 years ago), recoil guide rod is polymer, and hand grip is a little slick but I love the form. 3 sizes of interchangeable backstraps and 4 different polymer sights. For its price these things are easily modified or changed, but pistol is perfect as is really, unless you have trouble with the grip. If you do then there are multiple options as to remedy this. I ended up buying traction grips, but havent put them on because I have gotten used to the grip as is. If You like the way it looks you may love the way it feels and shoots. First upgrade would be sights though. Trigger is perfect.

The next generation of a classic pistol.
I grew up with Pierce Brosnan playing James Bond, and I’ve always loved the P99. It arrived on time at my FFL, and in perfect condition, which I expected. The fit and finish are precisely the level of German quality you’d expect from Walther. I haven’t had a chance to take it to the range yet, but I’ve been doing a lot of dry fire practice with the trigger, which is certainly unique. After spending some time with the trigger, and getting used to the paddle magazine release, my 1911 feels like a caveman’s club. The interchangeable backstraps are a bit more difficult to swap out than on other pistols, but I don’t see that as an issue, as I plan to shoot it and figure out which one fits my hand best, and then throw a talon grip on it.
Additionally: If you’re looking to put a light on this pistol, I highly recommend the Streamlight TLR-7 A. It fits flush, and really fits well with the lines of the pistol... And if you don’t care about aesthetics, it’s a sweet 500 lumen light with a 1.5 hour runtime, and they really fixed the switches on the newer A model.

I am extremely happy with my purchase. For me, the P99 AS is a versatile size handgun and the ergonomics allow me a near perfect grip. Craftsmanship is A+, condition of the firearm was flawless. Safety features of the AS model provide the correct amount of security for my preferences and use case. Transaction and shipping was fast and the FFL transaction was also seamless. Overall the purchase was 100% as expected. Will definitely buy again from Buds. No question. I am now a proud member of the Buds and Walther families.

Absolutely love it, have wanted a P99 for a while and finally found an FFL so I could get it. Shoots well, took it out with my Dad and we had no jamming issues.

Ease of purchase makes dealing with Bud’s very appealing. Product was just what I expected.

This Walther is awesome! I had wanted one ever since I first saw it on 'Tomorrow Never Dies'. This handgun is a unicorn which was extremely difficult for me to find at a reasonable price. Buds came through and had it in stock. I just picked it up today, put 150 rounds through it and no problems at all. I even purchased the Promag offered by Buds and it was a perfect fit and clears the mag well without issues. I love this gun and am extremely grateful Buds came through with price and available quantity! Thanks again Buds!

I deliberately chose to buy a lower cost weapon in order decide if I wanted to shoot 10mm.
The price was right & the reviews were substantially positive so I chose it.
The overall finish is quite good though there are visible tool marks that don’t affect the function.
Ive only fired 15 rounds and I encountered one fail to feed mid clip.
The trigger’s acceptable and the sights are basic.
If this was an all steel weapon I’d rate it lower but for the bucks I’ll say 5 points

A terrific replacement for a G19. The grip fits the hand, the heavier "double action" is safer to carry. Good sights, and it shoots straight with less effort.

An unsung hero among modern day firearms. It’s unique features is what appeals to shooters who are amazed by this firearm. A DA/SA striker firearm. Extremely accurate and reliable. It goes without saying when it’s a Walther.

I have always admired the Walther 99. Bud’s gave me the opportunity to pick one up at a great price. It’s kind of an historic firearm in that it was designed for police forces transitioning from revolvers to semi-automatics. Really a cool handgun. Took to range and put 150 rounds through it. Absolutely dead on accurate! Extremely comfortable grip comfort that you would expect from Walther. De cocker on slide is really unique.

This is an awesome pistol. Super accurate. 100 rounds through it as soon as I received the pistol. P99 shot perfectly and accurately. Nicest shooting pistol I have. Buds guns customer service is top notch and best prices around. Very satisfied with this purchase.

This firearm is just awesome... I have various manufacturers/types of firearms and this one is hands down one of my favorites. The trigger takes a little bit of time to get used to but it's really smooth, and has a very VERY short reset. The ergonomics of the gun are absolutely as advertised and it's one of the most comfortable firearms to shoot. I don't get the "glock twist" with this one at all. As always Buds was great as well. I ordered on Mon and the firearm was at my FFL on Fri. So very quick turnaround. All and all 5 stars for the firearm and 5 stars for Buds.

Buds was great! Price was below competitors! Process was super simple. The firearm shipped fast. (My FFL had it in 3 days) The p99 is a great addition to my collection. Shoots well. Added some Trijicon bright and tuff night sights. I love it! As I’m writing this review my newest addition is being shipped. Buds Rocks!

Start out by saying that I have ten 9 mm handguns and the Walther P99 AS that I've recently purchased is the best by far in Accuracy and Trigger action haven't had it very long but it did great at the range today the trigger on this P99 is awesome I put metal, aluminum, brass and jhps through it with no FTFs OR FTEs no issues whatsoever shot 250 rounds... great handgun great for CCW and I also wanted to say that Bud's Gun Shop has the best prices that I have found on handguns I placed nine orders from them they're always super fast shipping great prices excellent company..... THANKS VERY MUCH Bud's

WHAT CAN I SAY TYPICAL WALTHER EXCELLENCE.

The P99as 9mm is an amazing weapon; fit and finish are fabulous. It fits my hand like a glove and points easily. The trigger is exceptional!! (note: double action pull is much like a double action revolver...but very, very smooth and safe for carry purposes.) The anti-stress stage of trigger is unique (a very low resistance pull). ..and then a superb, crisp break to fire. Amazing! One feature I really appreciate is the de-cock button atop the slide which puts the gun back into double action pull mode. I have always shot double action pistols like Ruger P85, Beretta 92 and Px4 Storm...the Walther P99 fits my hand better than any of these and just "feels right". The target enclosed with the gun proves the gun will do its part... (about 1 inch at 15 meters). The monkey is now on my back when I get to the range.

The Walther was delivered as advertised... I can not give a full review of the weapon, because I have as yet to get to a range and fest fire it yet. So far though, I am completely satisfied. As for Bud's Gun Shop, I would give them a 10 out of 10 rating.

I feel like James Bond when I whip this baby out. This is one of my favorite handguns that I own. Stupid accurate. Added Trijicon HD sights to it. I just wish mags weren't so expensive.