Anyone exp. a Walter P22

flavor4real · 01-04-2008, 06:34 AM

What's up guys,
I'm looking at a Walter P22, compared to a Glock17/19. The walter looks nice but does anyone have exp. with this gun? I see the barell lenght is 3.4 with the walter.

any advice how this gun will shot? acurancy?

thanks

eddiedeverell · 01-04-2008, 08:42 AM

If I'm thinking of the right gun the Walther p22 is only chambered in .22 as compared to the glock 17/19 which is a 9mm, I would go with the glock in a heartbeat over the walther. Now walther does have a 9mm I think its called the p99, I might be wrong on the name. Iam not familiar with walthers though, you might want to look into that one.

SilverRun · 01-04-2008, 09:58 AM

Your comparing apples to oranges with the P22 and Glock. The P22 is a fun plinking/practice pistol, but that is about it. It is a .22lr which is way under powered for defensive work. Of course, it can lethal if you get a head shot, but otherwise your attacker will likely expire sometime the next day. Not good for you! The Glock could be used for both plinking and defence with just a change in ammo.

The Glock will be more accurate than the P22. I have the P22, it is fun little pistol, but it is not that accurate. I would suggest the G-17 or G-19. The G-19 would be better if you want a concealed carry pistol.

ItzDarrell · 01-04-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverRun

Your comparing apples to oranges with the P22 and Glock. The P22 is a fun plinking/practice pistol, but that is about it. It is a .22lr which is way under powered for defensive work. Of course, it can lethal if you get a head shot, but otherwise your attacker will likely expire sometime the next day. Not good for you! The Glock could be used for both plinking and defence with just a change in ammo.

The Glock will be more accurate than the P22. I have the P22, it is fun little pistol, but it is not that accurate. I would suggest the G-17 or G-19. The G-19 would be better if you want a concealed carry pistol.

exactly. really cant compare these sidearms. I have a P22 and love it, very fun and cheap to shoot. ONLY a PRACTICE piece though. the Glocks would be more of a carry weapon.

two-70 · 01-04-2008, 08:14 PM

+1 silverone

big boomer · 01-04-2008, 09:55 PM

Had a p-22 never could get it to quit jamming, even sent it back to the factory and it didn't help.

NRAJOE · 01-04-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by big boomer

Had a p-22 never could get it to quit jamming, even sent it back to the factory and it didn't help.

Thats what keeps me from getting one...some are hit or miss...talked to a guy at the range who had one...sais his fed all .22's no problem.

Others have said CCI Stingers only....

redhed · 01-04-2008, 10:16 PM

The first handgun I bought for myself was a P22. After several months of it spitting hot cartridges down my shirt front and becoming more and more particular about what ammo it wanted to shoot, I sent it back to Walther for work. That decision was made after a couple of spent cartridges raised blisters when they made two point landings down the front of my tank top while shooting. I have to give Walther credit. They got it back to me fast with a new extractor installed, no questions asked, no hassle and now it's a pretty dependable little hand gun. Still prefers high priced mini mags as far as ammo is concerned but other than that, not bad, and a good semi auto to learn to handle hand guns with.

Would I buy a Glock over a Walther P22 if I had it all to do over again? In a word.

Yeah.

The P22 is a good little gun, but it isn't, in my opinion , nearly as versatile as a 9mm. Nor as dependable as a Glock.But cheaper to shoot.

flavor4real · 01-05-2008, 07:05 PM

thank you forur input guys,
I'm new to all this and i should get my conc. license in a few weeks. so a good gun would be next. the way it looks like it will be the glock19.

thanksfor all ur help

redhed · 01-05-2008, 07:08 PM

Let us know how you like your new gun when you get it. I took the big jump today and put a Glock 19 on layaway. Keeping my fingers crossed that I made a good choice.

mattmacklind · 01-06-2008, 11:51 PM

I have a P22 and it is good fun. I've only used mini mags so I don't know what else it might like, but I have heard yellow jackets work pretty well. Not very accurate past 25 feet and not all that accurate at 25 feet, but fun to shoot and inexpensive. I got mine for 230 lightly used. I see them now for much more for some reason.

eddiedeverell · 01-07-2008, 09:54 AM

Flavor, check out the springfield armoury XD line of guns, just so you have a choice. They are extremely nice and cheaper than a glock.

cubbieman · 01-08-2008, 03:36 AM

+1 to Silverrun and eddiedeverall

I have never shot a Glock, so I can't comment on that, but I shot a XD45 and it was a great gun, I will probably own one at some point in my life, I have also shot a P22 and silverrun covered it pretty well, there are some that will throw the brass in your face, but Walther put out a recall on the extractor on those

01-04-2008, 06:34 AM	#1
flavor4real Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 6	Anyone exp. a Walter P22 What's up guys, I'm looking at a Walter P22, compared to a Glock17/19. The walter looks nice but does anyone have exp. with this gun? I see the barell lenght is 3.4 with the walter. any advice how this gun will shot? acurancy? thanks

01-04-2008, 08:14 PM	#5
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01-04-2008, 10:16 PM	#8
redhed Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Armpit, Illinois, USA Posts: 329	The first handgun I bought for myself was a P22. After several months of it spitting hot cartridges down my shirt front and becoming more and more particular about what ammo it wanted to shoot, I sent it back to Walther for work. That decision was made after a couple of spent cartridges raised blisters when they made two point landings down the front of my tank top while shooting. I have to give Walther credit. They got it back to me fast with a new extractor installed, no questions asked, no hassle and now it's a pretty dependable little hand gun. Still prefers high priced mini mags as far as ammo is concerned but other than that, not bad, and a good semi auto to learn to handle hand guns with. Would I buy a Glock over a Walther P22 if I had it all to do over again? In a word. Yeah. The P22 is a good little gun, but it isn't, in my opinion , nearly as versatile as a 9mm. Nor as dependable as a Glock.But cheaper to shoot. __________________ I'm a member of PETA. People Eating Tasty Animals!

01-05-2008, 07:08 PM	#10
redhed Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Armpit, Illinois, USA Posts: 329	Let us know how you like your new gun when you get it. I took the big jump today and put a Glock 19 on layaway. Keeping my fingers crossed that I made a good choice. __________________ I'm a member of PETA. People Eating Tasty Animals!

01-04-2008, 08:42 AM	#2
eddiedeverell Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Aurora, CO. Posts: 241	If I'm thinking of the right gun the Walther p22 is only chambered in .22 as compared to the glock 17/19 which is a 9mm, I would go with the glock in a heartbeat over the walther. Now walther does have a 9mm I think its called the p99, I might be wrong on the name. Iam not familiar with walthers though, you might want to look into that one.

01-04-2008, 09:58 AM	#3
SilverRun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AL Posts: 1,661	Your comparing apples to oranges with the P22 and Glock. The P22 is a fun plinking/practice pistol, but that is about it. It is a .22lr which is way under powered for defensive work. Of course, it can lethal if you get a head shot, but otherwise your attacker will likely expire sometime the next day. Not good for you! The Glock could be used for both plinking and defence with just a change in ammo. The Glock will be more accurate than the P22. I have the P22, it is fun little pistol, but it is not that accurate. I would suggest the G-17 or G-19. The G-19 would be better if you want a concealed carry pistol.

01-04-2008, 09:55 PM	#6
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 942	Had a p-22 never could get it to quit jamming, even sent it back to the factory and it didn't help.

01-05-2008, 07:05 PM	#9
flavor4real Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 6	thank you forur input guys, I'm new to all this and i should get my conc. license in a few weeks. so a good gun would be next. the way it looks like it will be the glock19. thanksfor all ur help

01-06-2008, 11:51 PM	#11
mattmacklind Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 24	I have a P22 and it is good fun. I've only used mini mags so I don't know what else it might like, but I have heard yellow jackets work pretty well. Not very accurate past 25 feet and not all that accurate at 25 feet, but fun to shoot and inexpensive. I got mine for 230 lightly used. I see them now for much more for some reason.

01-07-2008, 09:54 AM	#12
eddiedeverell Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Aurora, CO. Posts: 241	Flavor, check out the springfield armoury XD line of guns, just so you have a choice. They are extremely nice and cheaper than a glock.

01-08-2008, 03:36 AM	#13
cubbieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,481	+1 to Silverrun and eddiedeverall I have never shot a Glock, so I can't comment on that, but I shot a XD45 and it was a great gun, I will probably own one at some point in my life, I have also shot a P22 and silverrun covered it pretty well, there are some that will throw the brass in your face, but Walther put out a recall on the extractor on those