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Manufacturer
	Smith & Wesson More Info

About the Gun

The SW99 is a polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol available in traditional double-action/single-action configuration. It uses a black polymer frame with interchangeable backstraps and an integral accessory rail, paired with a black Melonite-finished stainless steel slide. The design incorporates a push-button decocker located on top of the slide, an ambidextrous magazine release, and adjustable three-dot sights. It is offered in full-size and compact versions across multiple calibers.

Production

Production began in 1999/2000 and ran through approximately 2006.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $550–$650. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $300–$450.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	9 mm Luger
Alias:	9 mm Parabellum
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Analysis

The SW99 resulted from a late-1990s collaboration between Smith & Wesson and Walther. Walther supplied the polymer frame (manufactured in Germany), while S&W produced the slide and barrel in the United States. The pistol is essentially an Americanized version of the Walther P99, sharing the same ergonomic grip design, trigger system options (including Anti-Stress/Quick Action variants), and overall architecture. It was positioned as a premium polymer duty pistol competing with contemporary Glock and SIG models. Production was relatively short-lived; the line was discontinued as Smith & Wesson shifted resources to its own fully domestic M&P series. The SW99 remains distinct from the Sigma family both mechanically and in provenance.