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Walther P22

JackiePapersJackiePapers Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
edited May 2007 in Ask the Experts
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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  • JackiePapersJackiePapers Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thinking about buying a walther P22 as a target/play gun. Anyone got any opinions about it?
    Joe
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  • JackiePapersJackiePapers Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello All,

    The firing pin in my P22 is broken. I can't seem to find a place where I can buy a new one.
    It is part #266 09 38. Does anyone know where I can find one?

    Thanks!

    Jerry
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  • JackiePapersJackiePapers Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Anyone know of a good leather holster for this pistol.
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  • JackiePapersJackiePapers Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Is there any type of break in period for these or can I shoot a few hundred rounds first time out without worry.

    Thanks

    Larry
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  • JackiePapersJackiePapers Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Purchased a new Walther P22 about a year ago. Looked like a sweet little plinker but nothing but trouble. Gun only has approximately 100 rnds through it and while it goes into full battery and functions the fireing pin, most rounds only have a small dent in primer area without functioning the round....before I return it to Walther...any ideas (yes the gun is clean!)
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  • JackiePapersJackiePapers Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Any comments on this pistol..? Pro or Con

    Thanks
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  • JackiePapersJackiePapers Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Anybody know anything about the Walther P22. I would
    like to hear from someone who has used it or has info
    regarding quality etc. Thanks...
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  • JackiePapersJackiePapers Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I recently purchased one and noticed it has tactical rails. Just for fun I want to mount a laser or light on it. Are there any made just for the Walther???

    Thanks


    Larry
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  • JackiePapersJackiePapers Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    i've owned this lil pistol for almost a year now, but do to the interchangeable front sight, i lost the #3 that was the most effective for me...where can i get another?
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  • JackiePapersJackiePapers Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I saw an interesting little gun at the gun show today. It was a Walther P22. It had the 5" barrel. It looks just like a miniature P99. I'm really interested now. Anyone have anything to say good or bad?-Marcus
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  • JackiePapersJackiePapers Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm interested in buying a Walther P22 and depending upon which gun store I'm and which clerk is waiting on me, opinions about the gun differ widely. Some say it's VERY AMMO SPECIFIC and will only accept higher end ammo. Others say it gobbles up everything loaded into it. I really don't want to buy a .22LR plinker that needs a special or expensive diet. My other choices (alternatives) would be a Ruger MKIII or a Ruger Single Six with .22LR & .22WMRF cylinders. Can anyone give me some insight into the P22's ammo? Much appreciated.
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  • JackiePapersJackiePapers Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My p22 seems to be having some issues. The firing pin isnt hitting the back of the cartridge hard enough to fire. It misfires about every other time. Ive taken it apart and cleaned and lubed everything good. But it still does it. Are their any known problems with these guns? Help!!!!
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  • JackiePapersJackiePapers Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    rear sight is loose tipping front to back...side to side is tight & screw adjuster works...how do i solve this problem....haven't found any info how this is mounted.....thanks
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  • JackiePapersJackiePapers Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Can someone please tell me how they feel about this firearm? Im looking at it for my 12 year old. Thanks alot

    Go Army Beat Navy
    IF you wanna have fun join the cavalry
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  • JackiePapersJackiePapers Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hey anyone know anything about this pistol likes or dislikes?
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  • JackiePapersJackiePapers Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I bought a Walther p22 a couple of years ago. I love the feel and the look. But, Ive had nothing but problems with it. It is very * about what ammo it will shoot. It will go through the first 10rd clip perfect. Then, it will only shoot about every other round. If you pull back the hammer and fire again on the same bullet. It will fire. I have taken apart, polished, properly lubed everything 10 times over. Any help would be appreciated. I dont really want to give it up. But a gun that isnt reliable, isnt worth having. Thanks
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  • JackiePapersJackiePapers Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    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??
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  • JackiePapersJackiePapers Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a walther P 22 . When i take it out to the range the safety snaps on every 2nd to 3rd shot. What can I do to prevent this from happening?

    respect for the rights of others is peace (Benito Juarez)
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  • JackiePapersJackiePapers Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Does anyone have any extensive shooting experience with this little gun? Any "real world" information would be appreciated.

    BEER IS PROOF THAT GOD LOVES US AND WANTS US TO BE HAPPY!
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  • JackiePapersJackiePapers Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have read and heard alot on the Walther P22,what your take on it????thanks for any input& help BILLY
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  • JackiePapersJackiePapers Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello All,

    I would like to know if I can lessen the trigger pull. If so, how would I go about doing it?
    Is there another trigger group I could buy, etc.

    Thanks!
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  • garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
    edited November -1
    The grip is very small. Mine is fun to shoot but just does not have the "feel" of other semi-auto 22s'. The gun is very light. I have had no trouble with mine yet but again it just does not seem very "Tough". Maybe it will prove me wrong. The frame is made of a very light weight polymer. The "fake compensator on the 5" model will loosen up over time and has to be retightened with an allen wrench. In my opinion it is a 250.00 pistol. If I were wanting to buy another I would not give more than that for one. NEW.
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  • garanchgaranch Member Posts: 3,681 ✭
    edited November -1
    Frogot to mention, I am comparing the P22 to:
    Ruger Mk III target
    Ruger Mk II bull barrel
    Colt Targetsman
    Beretta Bobcat
    Smith & Wesson 22A-1
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  • Wehrmacht_45Wehrmacht_45 Member Posts: 3,377
    edited November -1
    Rugers are about the best for the money. The p22 has had a myriad of issues, which might or might not be corrected. Most tend to be ammo picky, and there were some issues with scrws stripping out and the safety trying to walk when firing.

    Id go Ruger.....or the Beretta NEOS is pretty decent as well.
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  • 220ackley220ackley Member Posts: 88 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I put 3500 rounds threw mine so far. It is very picky about ammo, gets slugish when its dirty and I have to screw the barrle back in about every 500 rd or so. I also have a ruger MKII that has around 20,000 rds threw it and will fire way beond dirty is not picky about what I put threw it and has never had anything come lose.
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  • CubsloverCubslover Member Posts: 18,601 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    What about a Browning Buckmark?

    FWIW, Ruger MK's and Buckmark's are hard to beat.
    Half of the lives they tell about me aren't true.
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  • ripley16ripley16 Member Posts: 4,834 ✭
    edited November -1
    They are OK plinkers, nothing more, nothing less. If you want a fun enough, accurate enough, reliable enough gun go ahead...just don't expect greatness. If you want a hand-me-down, lifetime gun get the Buckmark.
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  • ClarentaviousClarentavious Member Posts: 800 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by JackiePapers
    Any comments on this pistol..? Pro or Con

    Thanks


    They suck... The stabliziers on the 5 inch versions come loose... They are a pain to reassemble , and the double action doesn't work if you engage the safety and pull the trigger (you have to manually lower the hammer).

    They give the impression of being a cheap toy. Not particularly durable - and definitely not nearly as accurate as a Browning Buckmark.
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  • MIKE WISKEYMIKE WISKEY Member Posts: 10,046 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    "The stabliziers on the 5 inch versions come loose... "... #2 SON HAS ONE, A LITTLE LOCK TITE CURED THIS, SLIDE CRACKED AFTER ABOUT A BRICK OF AMMO. SENT IT TO S&W AND WAS REPAIRED ASAP (NEW SLIDE).
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  • LOKO383LOKO383 Member Posts: 7,503 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I will have to say I like mine for the price 259.00,i have shot about 500 rds thru it no problems yet, i shoot cci mini mags they are recommended for it,it wont cycle with wolf 22 match,seems to like the hotter rds,i put a las viridian laser on mine green beam and its very bright in the daytime, i carry mine on the 4 wheeler,for varmints of all kind 2 legged or 4, there is also a 17 mach 2 5" barrel for them
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  • JackiePapersJackiePapers Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks to all for your comments... I think I get the picture. But it is a cute little dude [:D]

    Guess I'll try one out... EVERYBODY needs another .22 - Right![^]
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  • stevenrayspeckstevenrayspeck Member Posts: 2,056 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I liked mine---- Then i converted it to 17Mach2 and now i love it.[:p]
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