WALTHER P99 QA .40 S&W 12RD

Description

The P99 was developed for law enforcement, security forces, and the civilian shooting market as a replacement for the Walther P5 and the P88. It is a striker-fired pistol with a polymer frame and ‘Tenifer’ treated steel slide. The polymer grip has interchangeable palmswells.

The P99 striker-fired action is unique in that it operates in a double-action (DA/SA) mode similar to that of hammer-fired pistols. The P99 QA variant features a striker single-action (SA) trigger identical to that of the Glock. The P99 DAO variant employs a classic double-action-only long trigger pull.

Also unique to the P99 is a decocking button recessed into the top of the slide, rather than a conventional lever usually found on the side. Other features include an integrated accessory rail and both a loaded chamber and a cocked status indicator.

Production

Production of this specific firearm variant with the quick-action trigger began in 2000 and continued through various updates until around 2011. Exact dates may vary slightly based on specific serial numbers and regional distribution.