Walther P99 vs. Walther PPS...

Epyon · August 29, 2007, 10:34 AM

The new PPS looks excellent as a CCW. Any thoughts?

Epyon

PSP · August 29, 2007, 10:40 AM

I found one on display just yesterday. I expected it to be a bit more compact, (PPK/S size). On paper maybe it is ...but it appeared to be P2000SK, Walther P99c sized only thinner. It was priced at $775. My H&K P7 looks to be the better weapon IMHO.

pogo2 · August 29, 2007, 10:52 AM

I like the Walther brand and have owned a PPK for about 10 years, but the market for compact 9mm polymer framed single stacks is getting crowded. The new PPS, which is 1.04 inches thick and holds 6 or 7 rounds in the magazine (depends on which magazine), is thicker than the competing Kahr P9, a similar gun that is 0.90 inches thick in the slide and only slightly more in the grip. I think I would wait and see how the PPS proves out in actual use before considering one.

Here is a photo of the PPS with a PPK overlaid on top of it:

HorseSoldier · August 29, 2007, 10:59 AM

6, 7, 8 is what I heard on them. Still haven't seen or handled one yet, though.

CaleeforniaKid · September 8, 2007, 11:44 PM

According to Mr. Lunde http://www.defensivecarry.com/vbulle...caliper&page=2 the actual thickness of the PPS is 0.91".

ShipWreck · September 9, 2007, 08:37 PM

I just wrote about it here:

http://www.waltherforums.com/vb/show...7415#post37415

August 29, 2007, 10:34 AM	#1
Epyon Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2006 Location: Awesome, Colorado Posts: 700	Walther P99 vs. Walther PPS... The new PPS looks excellent as a CCW. Any thoughts? Epyon __________________ Vote Epyon for president in 2008, if you vote for Epyon all of your wildest dreams will come true: This campaign was brought to you by Epyon; funded in part by the Pizza Party, Surprise Party, Birthday Party, and Slumber Party.

August 29, 2007, 10:52 AM	#3
pogo2 Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Southwest Posts: 879	Competition I like the Walther brand and have owned a PPK for about 10 years, but the market for compact 9mm polymer framed single stacks is getting crowded. The new PPS, which is 1.04 inches thick and holds 6 or 7 rounds in the magazine (depends on which magazine), is thicker than the competing Kahr P9, a similar gun that is 0.90 inches thick in the slide and only slightly more in the grip. I think I would wait and see how the PPS proves out in actual use before considering one. Here is a photo of the PPS with a PPK overlaid on top of it:

September 8, 2007, 11:44 PM	#5
CaleeforniaKid Junior Member Join Date: July 29, 2007 Location: Kern County, California Posts: 2	According to Mr. Lunde http://www.defensivecarry.com/vbulle...caliper&page=2 the actual thickness of the PPS is 0.91". __________________ Sig P226R, Sig P245, Glock 23, Bersa 380 www.sigforum.com www.defensivecarry.com www.calguns.net www.calccw.com www.thefiringline.com

August 29, 2007, 10:40 AM	#2
PSP Senior Member Join Date: June 2, 2006 Location: Bowling Green Virginia Posts: 4,487	I found one on display just yesterday. I expected it to be a bit more compact, (PPK/S size). On paper maybe it is ...but it appeared to be P2000SK, Walther P99c sized only thinner. It was priced at $775. My H&K P7 looks to be the better weapon IMHO.

August 29, 2007, 10:59 AM	#4
HorseSoldier Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2006 Location: OCONUS 61°13′06″N 149°53′57″W Posts: 2,282	6, 7, 8 is what I heard on them. Still haven't seen or handled one yet, though.

September 9, 2007, 08:37 PM	#6
ShipWreck Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,744	I just wrote about it here: http://www.waltherforums.com/vb/show...7415#post37415