Dutch Police Adopt Walther P99Q

Posted October 31, 2012 in Pistols by Steve Johnson with 22 Comments
Tags: handguns, netherlands, p99q, walther

The Dutch Police have announced that the 9mm Walther P99Q will be adopted as their new sidearm. It will replace their inventory of Walther P5 and Glock 17 pistols.

The Dutch Police originally chose the SIG PPNL (a variation of the SIG P250 DC). The contract signed with SIG required the pistol to be retested with the 9x19mm NP (Netherlands Police). When it failed a number of tests the Minister of Security and Justice canceled the order.

[ Many thanks to Jas for the tip. ]

Steve Johnson

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