Walther CP99

Umarex GmbH & Co. KG · Pistol · In Production · 1999

Also known as: Umarex Walther CP99, Walther CP99 CO2

Overview

The Walther CP99 is a CO2-powered semi-automatic air pistol chambered for .177 (4.5mm) lead pellets, manufactured by Umarex under official license from Carl Walther. A faithful replica of the Walther P99 service pistol, it uses a 12-gram CO2 cartridge housed in a removable magazine and an 8-shot rotary pellet magazine that seats in the slide. It offers both single- and double-action trigger operation and is widely used for target practice and plinking.

Specifications

Weight (empty)740 g (26.1 oz)
Overall Length180 mm (7.09")
Barrel Length84 mm (3.31")
Height135 mm (5.31")
Width30 mm (1.18")
Action TypeGas Operated
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Trigger TypeDouble Action
Magazine Capacity8 rounds
Magazine TypeRotary
Muzzle Velocity110 m/s (361 fps)
Muzzle Energy3 J (2 ft·lbf)
Effective Range10 m (11 yd)
Barrel RiflingRight Hand
Frame MaterialPolymer
Slide MaterialMetal
Barrel MaterialSteel
FinishMatte Black

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Production

Production years: 1999-present

Origin

Country of origin: Germany

Notes

Powered by a single 12-gram CO2 capsule giving roughly 80-100 shots. Popularised in film as a screen prop resembling James Bond's Walther P99.

Background

The CP99 mirrors the Walther P99, a pistol closely associated with James Bond, who switched from the classic PPK to the P99 in the film series, making the air-pistol replica a popular collector's item.