A freind bought a new Walter P22 pistol. He is having problems with it jambing up on him. He has gone through virtually every type of bullet but still has the gun jamb. The store claims these guns do this. I find that hard to believe. Has any one come across this problem? Any suggestions. I.m just thinking now maybe he should be using a low velocity 22 intead of the regular or high velocities. Any helpfull comments appreciated. I'm thinking agin here.. since Walther is German can we in Canada purchase german ammo?
Walther P22 Jams
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Some DIY gunsmithing here:
http://home.centurytel.net/tanagra/files/1917-1911M_P22_bible.pdf
Apparently the mags with an "A" after the number are better.
Oooh, how exactly does it jam?
http://home.centurytel.net/tanagra/files/1917-1911M_P22_bible.pdf
Apparently the mags with an "A" after the number are better.
Oooh, how exactly does it jam?
I just recieved two new "A" mags for my 5yr old P22 from Wolverine. With the old mags it would usually jam after 4-5 shots, usually a failure to feed or a round slipping out of the magazine. With these new mags I already have 100+ rounds through without a hitch!
I don't think it is the ammo, but then you didn't say exactly what ammo you are using. Which type is it?
I have fired about 150-400 rounds a week (seriously), every week, for a year (around 10,000 rounds) with mine, and have had very few problems. I clean mine meticulously after every use though, and that helps a lot. These pistols dirty-up something fierce no matter what ammo you use.
What kind of jam are you getting? Nose of the bullet getting stuck on the ramp? Bullet not coming out of the mag? Casing not coming out of the chamber? etc.
The guns work good with high velocity (CCI Mini-mag, CCI Velocitor), hyper-velocity (CCI Stinger), or CCI Standard Velocity. I don't find velocity to be a big issue in cycling the action of these guns. Anything will cycle the action on a P22 no problem. According to the range warden at my range, the Standard Velocity stuff is good for auto pistols because it gets up to pressure qucikly and therefore works the action more reliably. I don't ever remember having a problem with any of the four CCI types I have named though. The few problems I have had problems with have been with cheap ammo (regular lead ammo from Federal, Remington or Winchester).
What is the year code on the gun (AD, AE, etc.). Maybe it has the older mags. If it really is newer production, you shouldn't be having many problems with it. despite their bad rap from their early years on the market, these guns are actually very reliable if you clean them and use quality ammo (preferrable the Mini-mag type). Mine just gets better with age.
I have fired about 150-400 rounds a week (seriously), every week, for a year (around 10,000 rounds) with mine, and have had very few problems. I clean mine meticulously after every use though, and that helps a lot. These pistols dirty-up something fierce no matter what ammo you use.
What kind of jam are you getting? Nose of the bullet getting stuck on the ramp? Bullet not coming out of the mag? Casing not coming out of the chamber? etc.
The guns work good with high velocity (CCI Mini-mag, CCI Velocitor), hyper-velocity (CCI Stinger), or CCI Standard Velocity. I don't find velocity to be a big issue in cycling the action of these guns. Anything will cycle the action on a P22 no problem. According to the range warden at my range, the Standard Velocity stuff is good for auto pistols because it gets up to pressure qucikly and therefore works the action more reliably. I don't ever remember having a problem with any of the four CCI types I have named though. The few problems I have had problems with have been with cheap ammo (regular lead ammo from Federal, Remington or Winchester).
What is the year code on the gun (AD, AE, etc.). Maybe it has the older mags. If it really is newer production, you shouldn't be having many problems with it. despite their bad rap from their early years on the market, these guns are actually very reliable if you clean them and use quality ammo (preferrable the Mini-mag type). Mine just gets better with age.
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There is some good info on the P22's on http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/index.php? walther subforum.
The one Outwest has is a good one, the only thing i did to it was stretched the extractor spring a bit, it helps eject the brass away from your face... mostly!! I think some people need to polish the feed ramp for FTE
Rob
The one Outwest has is a good one, the only thing i did to it was stretched the extractor spring a bit, it helps eject the brass away from your face... mostly!! I think some people need to polish the feed ramp for FTE
Rob
All great advice,
Also, no DON'T USE low velocity rounds, they won't cycle. Have him break it in with CCI Stingers.
Out of the do it yourself gunsmithing, make sure he stretches out is extractor spring. That will clear the round crisper and send it up and over your head.
Finally, keep the feed ramp squeeky clean, give the hammer face a good polish and use Remington Spray on Teflon lube,
Best of luck, the P22 (with proper tweeks and A suffix mags) will turn lots of heads at the range!
Seth
Also, no DON'T USE low velocity rounds, they won't cycle. Have him break it in with CCI Stingers.
Out of the do it yourself gunsmithing, make sure he stretches out is extractor spring. That will clear the round crisper and send it up and over your head.
Finally, keep the feed ramp squeeky clean, give the hammer face a good polish and use Remington Spray on Teflon lube,
Best of luck, the P22 (with proper tweeks and A suffix mags) will turn lots of heads at the range!
Seth
