The Lost Walther Generation: Pistol Variants During Changing Times (1974-2004)
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- This topic I thought would be fun to explore, so lets look at Walther handguns from 1974 through 2004. During this generation, the company had to rediscover its market and reinvent how it conducted business.
We begin with the P.1 & P.4, holdovers from the WWII P.38 design really.
Then we get into the P5 & P5C, which while they look more modern, actually still rely on the same previous technology.
With the P88 & P88C Walther did try something new, and honestly experienced failure in doing so.
And finally with help from Glock GMBH talent, Walther entered the 21st century with the first generation of the P99 & P99C.
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I think the p99AS is probably one of the most understood and underrated pistols yet outstanding in every way. Great carry piece!
The timing of this video is great! I actually just helped my friend pick out his first 9mm handgun, he ended up getting a PPQ. Kinda makes me wanna get one for myself!
When Misha uploads a Walther video right after I do, guess we both had Walthers on the brain haha.
Dig your videos 🤌🏽👍🏽
Recorded this one a couple weeks ago while doing that Gun Laws video. Figured it would be fun to talk about some of the lesser known Walthers again *shrug*. I wish i had new ones to show off but....
@@misha5670 supposedly Walther is announcing a new pistol next month, do you think it'll be something actually new or just another PPQ variant?
I was shocked at how comfortable the P99 was to hold the first time I handled one. Still one of the best grips out there, in my opinion.
I have an interarms ppk/s .380. I can shoot it with suprising accuracy. Daily carry is pps with trigger guard mag release. It is also a favorite. Have search for p99c but never found one in 9mm. The chase is fun but at times tedious. Really enjoy your videos. All content less emphasis on politics, much appreciated.
Thanks for the history lesson as usual. Sure do love them.
I just inhereted some Walthers. PPK Kurtz. P5 9mm. S&W/Walther P99 40 cal. Not shot them yet. I didnt get the P 38 tho. Nice to learn some about them.
When I grow up I wanna be like you misha
Beautiful collection! 👌👍
Nice! Thanks Misha.
Rich.
Could you do a video on current AK “values”? It seems like prices are way too crazy and I think a lot of us would like to know more
Sorry no, it would have next to zero value or worth.
spoiler alert: they're ALL overpriced
@@echodelta2172 Yup, this hehe
SW99 the truly lost version. Half Walther have SW.
Fun fact, the .40 cal P99 variant used some S&W machined parts as well.
I wonder how similar Caniks are.
very cool always wanted walthers and ill get there someday when i get he finances together but im in a bad way like so many others and i dont wanna trade in to some and lose money so ill just be patient
Fascinating 🤩
my dad kept one in his belt in ww11 must have been handy
I have a P99c AS in .40 that I don't really like to shoot. I like .40 in all size Glocks. I think the P99 has a higher bore axis and doesn't use a heavier spring for .40. Maybe I need to convert to 9mm and/or suppress it. I was also thinking, before it was mentioned, how interesting it is that the US military switched from the Browning system (1911) to Walther system (92FS) around the same time Walther switched from their system (P38) to the Browning system (P88).
9mm P99s use a different slide than their .40 cal cousins.
@@misha5670 Jarvis makes a conversion barrel.
I've had a couple P88's they are great guns; reliable and very accurate never had any problems 5000 rounds +.
Any idea what a new in box one would go for these days?
When we had these LE trade in ones come in, a couple did have issues. 2-3 had cracked grip panels, and 2 had the chipped frame issue below the mag catch. Of course we had no way of knowing their history: round count, service, use/abuse. Mine was one of my earliest 'whale' guns actually.
@@misha5670 is that “whale” as in White Whale grail gun?
I still have one of the P88’s in the brown box all in all the quality finish and accuracy is great.
All three P88’s had serial numbers beginning with “007” wonder if this was intentional?
Agree with you on the P99c perfect carry gun, I EDC with a modified CYA holster.
Thank you for the informative & detailed content- very much appreciated!
Today's P99 prices are probably my most hated covid side effect. They were like 450 before the "pandemic".
I've had mine 20 years...dare I ask what they are going for now?
Last one I saw, some dude was asking $900 for it. Crazy.
Misha, this isnt related to this video but do you know why Bulgaria prefers to make milled guns over stamped even though the Russians replaced milled in the 60's? I was looking for a place to message but couldnt find where to send it. lol
I'm sure they do feel it allows them to offer a better product (from their POV at least), but honestly? Its a bit of a marketing strategy. Everyone else was offering stamped AKs, so if Arsenal AD offered them on milled receivers, it would set them apart a bit more. Also, Arsenal was looking to get into 5.56 NATO AKs back in the '90s. Can you make a stamped AK work in that caliber that will be durable for the long haul? Sure, but IMI determined for its Galil 2 decades earlier that a milled receiver was a god answer to dealing with the higher pressures and stresses of 5.56x45 over 7.62x39.
@@misha5670 Thanks for responding! Interesting
whats up with PAC HELLPUP have they made them worth the price it is the only that ak I see in my gun shop
Nope
pioneer arms is garbage, buy one if you like shrapnel in your face and arms
Don’t ever buy anything from Pioneer arms.
Wake up Mish LOL