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 Length | 180 mm (7.09") |
| Barrel Length | 84 mm (3.31") |
| Height | 135 mm (5.31") |
| Width | 30 mm (1.18") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Double Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Muzzle Velocity | 110 m/s (361 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3 J (2 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 10 m (11 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Metal |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- .177 Air (4.5mm) · primary — also known as .177 caliber, 4.5mm, .177 pellet
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Rotary Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Co2 Powered, Rotary Magazine, Single And Double Action, Rifled Barrel, Accessory Rail, Interchangeable Backstrap
Variants
- Walther CP99 Compact - Compact Blowback
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.