The P99 pistol is Walter's first pistol to use a firing pin firing mechanism without a hammer, a short-recoil automatic barrel, and a barrel-offset locking mechanism. The surface of the metal parts of the P99 pistol has been Special Tenifer or chrome plating treatment improves its surface hardness and wear resistance.
The sleeve holder made of fiberglass polymer material is light in weight, has good ergonomics, and is flexible and comfortable to hold. The strap loop is built-in, that is, there is a slot in the lower rear part of the handle, and a fixing pin can be inserted into it to be used as a strap loop. The barrel axis is located approximately 24mm above the gun's jaw, which improves balance and reduces barrel runout, making the gun easy to control even during continuous firing. The barrel adopts Patton rifling (a foreign rifling processing method, which is processed by non-mechanical methods to ensure that the pistol has better shooting performance).
The rear sight of the P99 pistol sold in the European market has a U-shaped fluorescent mark, and the front sight has fluorescent dots; the P99 pistol sold in the American market has a fluorescent dot on both sides of the rear sight notch and on the front sight. Fluorescent spots. In addition, Walter Company also provides tritium tube sights for users to choose from. The U-shaped rear sight can be adjusted in direction and is 4.6mm wide; the front sight has 4 different heights and can be selected according to needs. The front sight is 3.6mm wide; the large-capacity steel magazine can hold 16 rounds of 9mm Parabellum pistol ammunition, or Loaded with 12 rounds of 0.40-inch Samp; W pistol ammunition.
The edges of the entire gun shape are processed with natural transitions. When you need to draw the gun quickly, there will be no obstructions such as hanging on clothes, making it easy to carry concealed. Double-action and single-action firing modes can be converted into each other by taking out or installing two parts.
The decocking lever and magazine catch are integrated into the shape of the pistol. The decocking lever is located at the left rear of the slide, with its outer surface flush with the slide and no protrusions. The magazine catch is located at the connection between the trigger guard and the grip, which prevents the magazine from falling due to unintentional pulling of the magazine catch. The magazine catch is double-sided, making it equally easy to operate for either left- or right-handed users. The empty magazine hanger is set on the slide base and is easily accessible to the thumb holding the gun.
Due to the use of a tension spring firing mechanism, the P99 pistol has a simpler firing mechanism than a compression spring firing mechanism, giving it a reputation as a safe pistol in the pistol industry. This firing mechanism allows the trigger stroke to be increased to 14mm when the pistol fires the first bullet, so the probability of misfire is very small.
In addition, there is a 7mm trigger short stroke designed for the fast-action P99 pistol to meet the needs of various rapid reaction forces.
In addition to the military double-action/single-action type, the P99 pistol also has double-action, single-action, fast-action, compact double-action, compact single-action, compact quick-action and other models. . In addition, there are craft guns, training guns and pneumatic guns for civilian use.
The P99 pistol can be equipped with 9mm Parabellum bullets, 0.40-inch Samp; W pistol bullets, training bullets and dyed bullets as needed. There is a guide rail on the slide seat under the barrel, and tactical lights and laser pointers can be installed as needed.
The silencer is specially designed for use with 9mm Parabellum pistol bullets and can reduce the peak sound pressure level by approximately 16dB. The tactical light can be mounted on the magazine and is waterproof. Because the tactical light has a shock-absorbing device, it can reduce the shock caused by shooting. The gun has different types of leather holsters, and users can choose according to their needs.