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The P99 is made entirely by Walther and imported by S&W.
The frame of the SW99 is made by Walther and the barrel and Slide are made by S&W. I don't know about the other parts.
There are differences in the material of the slide and barrel as well as the contour.
Some good info here:
http://www.praxagora.com/lunde/WaltherP99FAQ/
and here:
http://www.waltherforums.com/vb/index.php
Sorry, can't really help you on the price since I've never looked for the compact version of either.
Congrats on the new pistol, enjoy. I forgot to ask before, is the AS trigger?
My P99 is my favorite pistol.
It sounds like that's what you have, although when live firing you'll notice a difference. What you're experiencing now on your second shots is the DA.
When you first load you have the option to leave it in SA mode with a long light trigger pull, that's the AS(anti-stress) part. Or de-cock using the button on top of the slide for a first shot double action trigger pull. (for carry that is my preference) Your follow up shots will all be SA with a short trigger pull.
Try this while dry firing. Obviously make sure unloaded. Rack the slide and either de-cock or not, dry fire but do not release the trigger. With the trigger still in the reward position rack the slide again, this will simulate a normal follow up shot as far as the pistols striker action is concerned. Now release the trigger and you'll see what it's standard SA trigger pull is like.
The P99 also has a short trigger reset which is fantastic.
Enjoy & let us know what you think when you get to the range.
CD
It's a great little .40. I love the trigger, all is good.