Who knows about the P22?

SFC Hall · 01-17-2005, 05:31 PM

I really like the P22, so I'm trying to get as much info as I can. Soooo....

Accuracy?

Reliability?

How would I know a newer made one for an older one?

thanks

JeffMcD · 01-18-2005, 03:53 PM

Look for one that has a 'L' at the begining of the serial number. Magazine should have an 'A'. These are the newer one that don't have feeding problems. It is picky about the ammo. Accuracy is so, so. hope this will help.

rhm0351 · 01-18-2005, 07:31 PM

I think it is a good pistol at a good price, but there is one issue that I have with it. I don't like how the hammer can be drawn back and dropped with the safety on. Sure there is a piece of plastic stopping the hammer from hitting the firing pin, but I just prefer the hammer in one place when the safety is on.
-RHM

Kjones101703 · 01-23-2005, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rhm0351

I think it is a good pistol at a good price, but there is one issue that I have with it. I don't like how the hammer can be drawn back and dropped with the safety on. Sure there is a piece of plastic stopping the hammer from hitting the firing pin, but I just prefer the hammer in one place when the safety is on.
-RHM

Ok I got a question in response to that. I just got the gun for my wife and just brought it home after the cool off period. I took it apart to inspect and got it back together and I noticed, that with the safery on the hammer strikes. Is that normal or how does it work? I dont want to buy ammo and have a problem with it and I dont want to use the warranty unless I really have to. Its just weird that the hammer strikes when the safety is on. Now the manual safety locks everything which I like. Please let me know. Thanks

rhm0351 · 01-23-2005, 08:00 PM

To best answer your question, yes, that is the way they designed it. As I mentioned, I am not a huge fan of that type of "safety;" maybe if a piece of metal rather than plastic was stopping the hammer from transfering energy to the firing pin I might feel a little more comfortable with it. Look at the bright side...most of the other popular .22 autos are single action, so at least the hammer is already down on the P22, right? I am comfortable carrying 1911s cocked and locked, but I always carried my Ruger MkIIs with the chamber empty; I just never felt I would need to take a shot so fast with it that I could not rack the slide. I have yet to hear of anyone's negligent discharge because of the P22's safety, so I would assume it works even if it isn't of the type I am very comfortable with. Just exercise good judgement and safety measures as you do with any other firearm and you should be fine. Personally, I'll choose something other than the Walther P22 for carrying about. Best of luck and happy plinking.
-RHM

Kjones101703 · 01-23-2005, 08:03 PM

Thanks I appreciate the reply, and it makes me feel a bit more comfortable having some general knowledge of my weapon. You just saved me a trip to the store with this reply and I apprediate it. Thanks again

rhm0351 · 01-23-2005, 08:06 PM

You're welcome, hope you enjoy the forum, there are a lot of really knowledgeable people around here. I think Walther really missed the boat when they didn't make their .22 carbine and P22 pistol magazines compatible. Let us know how it shoots.
-RHM

Hermo Gut · 01-29-2005, 05:57 PM

I have a Walther P22Target, you can visit this site for your querries. Lots of Walther P22 info.

yhttp://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/f ... y.php?f=48

01-17-2005, 05:31 PM	#1
SFC Hall Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Carthage New York Posts: 1	Who knows about the P22? I really like the P22, so I'm trying to get as much info as I can. Soooo.... Accuracy? Reliability? How would I know a newer made one for an older one? thanks

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01-18-2005, 03:53 PM	#2
JeffMcD Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Old North State Posts: 1	Look for one that has a 'L' at the begining of the serial number. Magazine should have an 'A'. These are the newer one that don't have feeding problems. It is picky about the ammo. Accuracy is so, so. hope this will help.

01-18-2005, 07:31 PM	#3
rhm0351 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 184	I think it is a good pistol at a good price, but there is one issue that I have with it. I don't like how the hammer can be drawn back and dropped with the safety on. Sure there is a piece of plastic stopping the hammer from hitting the firing pin, but I just prefer the hammer in one place when the safety is on. -RHM

01-23-2005, 08:00 PM	#5
rhm0351 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 184	To best answer your question, yes, that is the way they designed it. As I mentioned, I am not a huge fan of that type of "safety;" maybe if a piece of metal rather than plastic was stopping the hammer from transfering energy to the firing pin I might feel a little more comfortable with it. Look at the bright side...most of the other popular .22 autos are single action, so at least the hammer is already down on the P22, right? I am comfortable carrying 1911s cocked and locked, but I always carried my Ruger MkIIs with the chamber empty; I just never felt I would need to take a shot so fast with it that I could not rack the slide. I have yet to hear of anyone's negligent discharge because of the P22's safety, so I would assume it works even if it isn't of the type I am very comfortable with. Just exercise good judgement and safety measures as you do with any other firearm and you should be fine. Personally, I'll choose something other than the Walther P22 for carrying about. Best of luck and happy plinking. -RHM

01-23-2005, 08:03 PM	#6
Kjones101703 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2	Thanks I appreciate the reply, and it makes me feel a bit more comfortable having some general knowledge of my weapon. You just saved me a trip to the store with this reply and I apprediate it. Thanks again

01-23-2005, 08:06 PM	#7
rhm0351 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 184	You're welcome, hope you enjoy the forum, there are a lot of really knowledgeable people around here. I think Walther really missed the boat when they didn't make their .22 carbine and P22 pistol magazines compatible. Let us know how it shoots. -RHM

01-29-2005, 05:57 PM	#8
Hermo Gut Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 24	I have a Walther P22Target, you can visit this site for your querries. Lots of Walther P22 info. yhttp://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/f ... y.php?f=48