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I've always thought the Walther P99 had a cool story. Introduced in 1997, it became one of the most iconic polymer pistols of its era and spent years as James Bond's sidearm. Now, with the Final Edition, Walther has officially closed the chapter on one of its most recognizable designs.

The more I researched the P99, the more I realized it wasn't just another polymer pistol competing with Glock, it was Walther doing things that very few manufacturers were willing to do. Even today, almost 30 years later, I still can't think of another production striker-fired pistol that combines a true DA/SA trigger, the Anti-Stress trigger system, and a decocker all in one platform. That's part of what makes this pistol so interesting to me. Sometimes being ahead of your time means the market doesn't fully appreciate what you created until years later.

I picked one up because the factory extras that came with the Final Edition made the deal even sweeter: an OD green Pelican case, OD green frame, challenge coin, two magazines, a foldable green knife, and a holster. At under $600, it was hard to pass up a package like that.

What do you think, @Fed?

So far, here's what I have coming:

1. Jarvis

• 4" factory drop-in threaded barrel
• Made to order (6 weeks out)
• Copper PVD finish
• Cost $298 (after military discount)

2. DPM Systems

• Mechanical Recoil Reduction System
• Long-slide version / 3 springs system
• 20% to 30% perceived improvement in shoot-ability
• Cost $110.17

3. Streamlight TLR-8A

• Burnt Bronze
• Light & green laser
• Cost $190

And If I decide to go all in on the James Bond theme...

I'd probably finish it off with a stubby suppressor in either OD Green or a regular black one with a cool camo nylon wrap from RangerWrap for the suppressor. I think that would complete the look while still keeping it tasteful.

My goal isn't to turn it into a race gun or a tactical build. I simply want to make an already iconic pistol a little more unique while enhancing both the shooting and overall range experience, all while staying true to the original P99 design. I think that's the sweet spot. I honestly haven't found another P99 Final Edition online with this combination of upgrades, so I'm excited to see how it all comes together.

Now I'm curious what you guys think...

• Would you do something like this to your Walther P99?
• Do you think Walther will ever bring the P99 back with a few modern updates, like an optics-ready slide and improved ergonomics, or is this truly the end of the platform?
• Do you think the P99 will become a collectible in the future, or will it always remain an underrated classic?

Quick question, I made a post a few days ago about RD La Monegasque.

The problem is that I know there were more responses (got the notifications through email) than the ones I can see in the thread on the website.

And the notifications give just a few words of the reply - so cant read them there also.

Even when I click directly on the email notification link - it wont show that particular response on the web.

Tried switching browsers, killing cookies etc.

Best,

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I need help ideally from someone in person in the Pacific Northwest figuring out what to do with them all as I have little interest in guns as collectors items and don't know much about how to assess their condition or how to go about managing this distribution. Wondering if anyone can make a recommendation to such a trustworthy individual or organization

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