Walther p22 reviews

brenden270

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I can't make the search function work, so gimme the goods on the
Walther P22. My friend and I are thinking if getting a couple .22 pistols and would like some feedback on these little rigs.

Brenden
 
I've used them a few times when down in WA.
Never had any issues with the two I used, no jams or what not.

Felt pretty good in my hand as well maybe I was just happy being out in the woods shooting handguns...
I'm sure people who own them or have owned them can give you a little more info.

I was going to pick up one myself then heard something about the M&P22??
Rather get one of them if I can.
 
My mate has one and it is a cool little plinker. Here in Australia we can only have the 5" barrel but even with that it is quite a small pistol.

I have shot it a number of times and I don't think anyone would consider it a particularly accurate gun. My biggest problem is the sights, the rear sight is quite wide and the front sight is quite small, makes it a bit harder to aim as opposed to a lot of other .22s.

If you buy one, make sure you get the mags with the little finger rest on the base. My hands aren't very big but I felt a lot more comfortable with it and it provides a better grip.

I haven't seen any problems with it but then again he only shoots one brand of ammo and he mentioned he tried a few before settling on one that works all the time.
 
Here is one of the newer threads regarding the Walther P22 pistol.

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=422975

justins1877 said:
+ 1 on cases ejecting everywhere.
I still own my P22, only because I don't like to sell guns.

Cons
- The grip is very small, almost for most woman (As I bought it for my wife.).
- If you don't clean it after 200 + rounds you're going to have feeding problems. (Mine anyway.)
- The factory sights are god awful, might as well throw the gun at the target.
- Finding replacment parts are as bad, or worse then HK parts/mags.
- Mag disconnect is a bit of a pain in the ass, while trying to lock it up for transit.
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Pros
- Very light. Could also be a con in some ways.
- Easy to clean and take apart. ( Even with the horrid barrel extention. More tools required though. )
- Ambi (Being a left handed pistol shooter, it's kinda nice to have an ambi mag release.) Though you almost get hand cramps reaching that far back to hit it.
- Free falling magazine.

I've given up with the P22, and moved onto a Ruger. Much better overall gun. Taking it apart is a ##### though. Good thing is, you don't have to do it very often.
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As long as the P22 is from 2007 or newer it will likely perform great. I have enjoyed mine with federal bulk from Walmart/Cdn tire. They are more work to shoot accurate then a Ruger .22 etc but they are great fun(and they are plenty accurate) They are small and light enough you even get a hint of recoil from .22 as well.

Stick with copper plated ammo and avoid .22 with a really high velocity as its pretty hard on the P22s slide.
 
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