Arnie Posted December 16, 2004 Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 Please post your comments about the Maruzen Walther P99 TacIII review here. Thanks folks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
someonetookmyname Posted December 16, 2004 Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 excellent review arnie, especially on the sound test =) i noticed u said marushin instead of maruzen throughout the review though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arnie Posted December 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 Blame that one on the coffee, no sleep in 2 days and the fact that manufacturers shouldn't be allowed similar names Just done a search/replace on that and solved problem. Glad you liked it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fujisawa Posted December 16, 2004 Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 Great review - always wanted quantitative proof on whether these foam insert silencers worked or not. The wee bit about the various gasses' performance was also welcomed though it would be nice to see how the propane / silicone oil mix which results from the use of the Airsoft Innovations' adapter stacked up against the other gasses. I've also noted that it can be hard to source some of the "limited" product lines in UK - any chance of an article on the ins and outs of ordering from overseas ? Some info on duties payable, waiting times, chances of Customs impounding your delivery and what you can do about it would all be welcomed by relative noobs like myself. Much as I believe in supporting british businesses, some of the HongKong prices are bizzarely low by comparison. Cheers Fuji Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arnie Posted December 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 I'll add some AI Propane Adapter data the second I can source some gas tanks that I can use with it Been looking for some for ages around here, everywhere is out of stock of the right type, may well have to order some in. Import wise, you're looking at a charge of 20-25% of the quoted invoice value if it is stopped by customs, plus a delay of 2-3days. ...agreed though, an article that covers the ins and outs of the various delivery methods would be a good idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hvy gear Posted December 16, 2004 Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 where is this review i can't seem to find it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arnie Posted December 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 Front page, and listed in pistol reviews section. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Coop Posted December 16, 2004 Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 Very nice review. I've been interested in a silenced pistol, and I think now I'm stuck between TM's SOCOM NBB Set, and this set. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
justinkim Posted December 16, 2004 Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 The magazine catch on the Maruzen P99s can wear out rather quickly. Fortunately, a real steel mag catch will drop right in. You'll have to use the Maruzen catch spring, though. The real one is too large and won't fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Antagon Posted December 16, 2004 Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 I hate you Arnie, now I have to buy one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shao14 Posted December 16, 2004 Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 Another detailed awesome review from Arnie! Thanks! And get some sleep now. Makes me so want a P99 right now. *Nooo, _must_resist until next year!* I like the analysis of the effect of the silencer. I'd like some more comments on performance regarding accuracy, but the review IS already excellent, and any additional comment will be bonus. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HaVoC Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Excellent review. Now I want a P99 again...need...cash... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shao14 Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Does anyone know the differences between the different versions of P99 (are there 3?)? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arnie Posted December 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Do you mean the box sets? There's an OD P99 from Maruzen, but that is sold out everywhere. All the Maruzen P99s are the same, if it comes with a silencer it'll have a metal barrel and threaded muzzle though. I'm not familiar with the KJW P99 replica, but I'd guess that it's a rough copy of the Maruzen replica. It has no markings on it, plus the capacity is 20+1 which is much lower than the Maruzen copy, which may mean that it's not based on the same design. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shao14 Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 (edited) Before the box set GBB, were there a Maruzen P99 and a Maruzen P99 military version (both GBBs, not the NBB)? What's the OD P99? And there's the P99 Tac (with rail and long mag), and Tac II (with silencer, rail, and tac light). Edited December 17, 2004 by Shao14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arnie Posted December 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 There's only two Maruzen P99s that I know of, one is the GBB and the other is the NBB. There are various box sets that include various accessories, but the pistols themselves are the same. OD is Olive Drab. If you want to see what was/is available go to a shop website (wgcshop.com for example) then stick 'p99' in the search box.. now click 'search'. Tra la.. you now have a complete list of all P99 related items that they stock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shao14 Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 I think the OD is what some call the Military version, so all of them are the same except color and accessories? I ask because this review http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/?filnavn=/r.../p99_review.htm says the version II (I assume the OD version) added more features than version I. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arnie Posted December 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Maruzen upgraded their pistol design to v2, I doubt the v1 design is available anymore. The OD version is simply a P99 with a green lower frame, there's no mechanical or functional difference. It's all just cosmetic. I've not seen anything other than the current GBB and NBB design in p99 from from Maruzen recently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shao14 Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Cool, thanks for clearing this up, Arnie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unimatrix001 Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Once again, really nice review Arnie Only two little corrections of the realsteel info: The Police and Defense Model P99 is a 15 (9mm) / 11 (.40) shot pistol 15 round in 9mm and 11 in .40 S&W is for the redesigned 2004 Model of the P99. Magazine size is reduced by one round. The original P99 (as replicated by Maruzen) had a magazine size of 16 in 9mm and 12 in .40 S&W. On the LHS are the following markings: LHS slide front, roll marked wave "WALTHER" logo and "P99", frame side front "CARL WALTHER ULM/D0." The ULM/DO markings would mean that the pistol was proofed at the ULM/DO proof house, HK pistols are also proofed here hence sometimes bear the same mark. ULM/DO means not the proof house of Ulm (Beschussamt Ulm in German). It means that it is manufactured in the Walther head facility Ulm. DO is a shortcut for the river Donau, you English folks call it Danube . The signs of the proof house are on the barrel and the lower right frame, under the mount rail. German eagle with the N and antler. The antler is the individual identification marking of the proof house Ulm, other German weapon proof houses had different signs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hvy gear Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Front page, and listed in pistol reviews section. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> cheers arnie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hissing_Sid Posted December 18, 2004 Report Share Posted December 18, 2004 Did I miss it or is it not mentioned what sort of bulb is in the P99 light? Is it a pukka bulb or just an LED light like the SOCOM one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h_d_fen Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 (edited) Great review for a great gun. just got mine and the silencer really works! blowback action is great especially when using cybergun green gas. excellent ergonomics. review has everything. Edited January 8, 2005 by h_d_fen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arnie Posted January 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Ooh yes, sorry got some batteries for the P99 but haven't had a sec to update the review yet. The lamp is your pretty standard SureFire bulb copy. Runs off two CR123a's. I'll post some illumination shots later on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otatiaro Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Hi, what about the various accessories for the P99 ? metal slide, kick booster, light piston, etc ? did someone tried them ? i'll order mine in a few days, can't wait ... justinkim : where did you find the real steel mag catch ? cause if i know it WILL wear out, i should order this part now. excellent review Arnie, many French airsofters read and appreciate your reviews best rgards, Otatiaro. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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