Walther p22
What are everyones thoughts on the walther P22, Im looking for a .22 that everyone from my parents, girlfriend and myself can enjoy. I really love the look of the walther, any PRO's and CON's I should know about?
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Thinking about buying a walther P22 as a target/play gun. Anyone got any opinions about it?
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I have one and it is fun to shoot. But it is small and will be less accurate than a "big" 22 like a Ruger Mark II or III for example. But those are not concealable to the extent the Walther is.
Just about everybody here will say the 22 is FAR too little to use as a defense gun. 380 is the minimum. A 22 will eventually kill an attacker, but he will have time to stab you first.0 -
The p22's are attractive guns but tend to be ammo sensitive and may only function with a few types. They also have alloy parts including the slide that can fail with low round counts. My p22 cracked the slide with only 1600 rounds through it and Walther didn't stand behind it. A Ruger Mark II with adjustable sights makes for a great plinking or small game pistol, they last forever and are not as ammo sensitive. 0 -
I was all set to get one a while back, till I found out that some of the internal parts are made of zinc die castings. Although a lot of folks swear by the P 22, as a reliable/durable pistol. The zinc/potmetal internal parts, didn't set to well with me. So I passed on getting one. 0 -
How does the Walther compare with the SIG Mosquito? 0 -
The SIG is too ammo sensitive as far as reliability goes. If you are looking for a good conceal gun the 22lr is not a good selection as you can pump a full mag into a bad guy and not drop him before he kills you
Its a rimmed cartridge which is not prone to reliability
Look into a 32acp or 380acp from Bersa/Firestorm. Walther also has the PK380 out know which is set up like a P22 but slightly bigger in a much better defense caliber.0 -
For a concealable defense pistol, Ruger has both LCP (Little compact pistol) in .380 and the LCR (Little compact revolver) in .38 that would make far better choices. A Ruger, Browning, Beretta or S&W would be better choices for plinking .22lr. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by WilllBillly
How accurate is a Walther p22?? Would this be a good purchase to plink with and possible conceal and carry, or would I get more BANG for my buck with something else??
Coincidentally, I bought a P22 last week. I have both the 3.4" and 5" barrels. I have not fired the pistol with the 5" barrel yet
Here is how I shot on my first outing, with a pistol that I was very unfamiliar with, with a very short barrel. I have only put 100 rounds through it. This is not the best shooting in the world but that barrel is short. This is at 33 feet.
I have no doubt that by 200 or 300 rounds I will be putting them all in the ten ring at that range, with the 3.4" barrel. I was shooting CCI minimags. 100 clean feeds, no misfires, jams, etc. I think it stands to reason that most any 22 auto pistol may be picky about ammo
The P22 is not the best or most accurate 22 out there by any means. But it is fun and attractive, and, depending on what you want in the pistol, it may be right for you
I would not suggest carrying a rimfire for a carry pistol. if you like the P22's size and handling, then check out the Walther PK380
It fires a .380 ACP round and is only a touch larger than the P22. Looks almost identical, as well. Walther has not released them yet I think, but they list them at the same price as the P22
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=13152&storeId=10002&productId=90943&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=60806&isFirearm=Y
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If you have a P22 that breaks, don't try to make Walther stand behind it. Contact Smith and Wesson. They are the Walther distributor in the USA0 -
Take a look at the Kel-Tec line. I have a .32 & single stack 9mm and love them. They also have a .380. 0 -
My wife likes hers. It is somewhat particular regarding ammo, but when you find the round it likes, it is reliable, though we have not found a round that will go 100 straight without a failure to feed at some point.
It is, IMO, not a carry piece. In addition to the obvious failure to feed issue, the mag release is very easy to actuate inadvertently, and if you have large mitts, you will find yourself dropping mags even while just firing, unless you fingertip the trigger.
We have no real complaints about the pistol. It has seen probably 2,500 rounds without any appreciable wear or mechanical problems, but would probably have gone with a Ruger MKIII4 knowing what we know.0
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