Can someone compare with Ruger SR22 and Walther P22?

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These two pistols have more than one hundreds price different , but I don't know why , maybe looks like only for brand , I intend to buy Walther. but worry it has 12 pounds trigger pull, but for practice maybe no issue . I don’t consider .22 pistol ,DA 12 pounds for self-defense. thanks.
 
Don't own a P22, but I don't think theres a comparison between the two, with the SR22 being superior. If the $100 difference brothers you, purchase a used Ruger SR22. Rugers customer service is second to none. Here's my post about my SR22 & Ruger customer service;

My Ruger SR22 was sent in for a broken slide lock which was caused by me, not the guns fault. Being 4 yrs old & used, I had fired over 5000 rds through it and since I didn't know how much use it got from the previous owner, I requested that Ruger replace any worn parts and that I would cover the cost of any parts that were replaced. I received the SR22 back from Ruger in 10 DAYS. The description from Ruger was replaced the entire slide and all its components, the slide stop, slide stop spring and the ENTIRE frame assembly. Fired 30 rds. I basically received a brand new firearm and the charge from Ruger, $0. Completely covered under their warranty.

As far as I'm concerned Ruger owns the 22 market. My SR22 has been outstanding as well as my MARK IV's.
 
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I owned a SR22 and it had a mediocre trigger, but was pretty accurate and very reliable. However, I sold it because the safety/decocker is backwards from all other guns I’ve owned.

I now own a Gen 2 P22. It has a better trigger than SR22 and is just as reliable. I’m familiar with how the P22 safety works, and it happens to be my wife’s favorite gun. It’s not going anywhere!
 
triplebike said:
Don't own a P22, but I don't think theres a comparison between the two, with the SR22 being superior. If the $100 difference brothers you, purchase a used Ruger SR22. Rugers customer service is second to none. Here's my post about my SR22 & Ruger customer service;

My Ruger SR22 was sent in for a broken slide lock which was caused by me, not the guns fault. Being 4 yrs old & used, I had fired over 5000 rds through it and since I didn't know how much use it got from the previous owner, I requested that Ruger replace any worn parts and that I would cover the cost of any parts that were replaced. I received the SR22 back from Ruger in 10 DAYS. The description from Ruger was replaced the entire slide and all its components, the slide stop, slide stop spring and the ENTIRE frame assembly. Fired 30 rds. I basically received a brand new firearm and the charge from Ruger, $0. Completely covered under their warranty.

As far as I'm concerned Ruger owns the 22 market. My SR22 has been outstanding as well as my MARK IV's.
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I still can consider SR 22, it is said that it has been utterly reliable with every brand of ammo.
 
efeng9622 said:
I still can consider SR 22, it is said that it has been utterly reliable with every brand of ammo.
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I have an early SR22 and as I have posted before it only stops on a dud round. HV only for ammo. SV does not have enough oomph to operate it. I had a P22 earlier and it was the same as the Ruger but I let a grandson talk me out of it. The safety and mag release are different on the two. I have changed the Ruger's sights to day glo and It has improved my accuracy.
 
Less expensive .22LR pistols seem nearly as variable from pistol to pistol as they are from model to model or brand to brand. My son has several armorer certifications and he bought his mother an early P22. The pistol had substantial feeding problems that he largely worked out over a period of a year. Nevertheless, he persuaded his mother to trade the Walther for a Ruger SR22, which has never had problems and operates reliably on standard velocity ammo.

If you want consistency in a .22LR pistol, you probably need up move up a tier or two in price from the economy models. The Ruger Mark series and Browning Buckmarks have enviable reputations for solid performance.
 
Different folks have different experiences. I’ll agree the the Ruger is likely higher quality, although I don’t have the SR22 (I have a Mark 2 & a Mark 3-22/45).

I do have a Walther P22; it is my wife’s favorite handgun and fits her small hands. The slide mounted safety and the paddle magazine release are standard European designs, but they work fine. My example-of-one P22 also runs bulk, standard velocity ammo reliably. And finally, Walther customer service has been great; they sent me a new slide at no cost when mine broke even though I bought it used and am not the original owner. I have no idea of the round count through the pistol.

If you’ll just use it for range fun, either should serve you well.
 
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My wife had an SR22 Talo special that was nothing but trouble. It would only shoot CCi Mini-Mag without issue. I traded it in on another SR22 (not Talo) and it has been perfect. I wouldn't have bought her a second one but she really liked the ergonomics of the pistol. I have had many .22 semi-auto pistols but never a Walther.
 
Is Budsgunshop.com a good gun shop? Ruger SR22 ( new) is $415.99 , but I don't understand why the shop asked me to buy $ 21.89 life time warranty.
if I need to repair the gun , I can send to Ruger , doesn't it have its own warranty ?
 
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Bud's is a big mail-order business that has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (by comparison, Beretta has an F).

Bud's is like many other large retailers (i.e. Walmart) who have begun offering customers their own seller's warranty; it's an easy way for companies to pick up extra profits from transactions and some of the warranties may actually have value.

Ruger technically does not offer a warranty for the company's products.
The Magnuson-Moss Act (Public Law 93-637) does not require any seller or manufacturer of a consumer product to give a written warranty. It does provide that if a written warranty is given, it must bedesignated as "limited" or as "full" and sets minimum standards for a "full" warranty. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has elected not to provide any written warranty, either "limited" or "full", rather than to attempt to comply with the provisions of the Magnuson-Moss Act and the regulations issued thereunder. There are certain implied warranties under state law with respect to sales of consumer goods. As the extent and interpretation of these implied warranties varies from state to state, you should refer to your state statutes. Sturm, Ruger & Company wishes to assure its customers of its continued interest inproviding service to owners of Ruger® firearms.
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However, Ruger has a reputation of providing some of the best customer service in the industry, and in particular providing repair or replacement service to both original and subsequent owners of Ruger products.
 
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I don't own either but had the opportunity to shoot both extensively when they first hit the market...owned by friends

We considered the SR22 a knockoff of the P22 and were surprised that it was selling for $20 more than the Walther at that time. Both were reliable, but we were feeding them CCI MiniMags. The Ruger was slightly more accurate, but it was harder to get those groups as the trigger was gritty.

Generally speaking we found the Walther a more refined design and better finished pistol. We also found that the Ruger's controls seemed to be located slightly "out of place"...not as natural to locate or easy to operate.

Having said that, I didn't feel a burning need to own either pistol. I do own .22lr pistols from both makers...Ruger 5.5" Mark II and Walther PP...so it isn't a matter of brand bias
 
Jim Watson said:
Other choices. I have a S&W Plastic M&P .22 Compact that is reliable and handy. I have shot Sig P322 and Walther PPQ22 and liked them.
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I will echo what Jim Watson said. The S&W M&P22 Compact is far better than the SR22 or P22. My SR22 and both of the P22s I owned suffered from multiple jams any time they went to the range. My M&P has been excellent (as has my Taurus TX22).
 
my sister in law has a walther p22: great ergonomics. picky eater of ammo pre wuhan flu.

i have two ruger sr22: digested any pre wuhan flu ammo without hiccups. handy, easy, great factory support. needs no aftermarket tweaking.

rugers owns the rimfire handgun market, get the sr22.
 
The Walther P22 was the worst firearm I have ever owned. Every time the gun fired, the slide stayed partially open about a half-inch requiring you to use your thumbs to push the slide forward.
When I cleaned the gun, corkscrew shaped pieces of lead would come out of the barrel. A 22LR bronze brush would not fit in the barrel. I believe the barrel diameter was too narrow. Most of the burning gases were used to push the bullet, which was too wide for the barrel, through the barrel, stripping off lead from the bullet in the lands and grooves within the barrel. Not enough gas was left to properly cycle the slide.
Sent it back to Smith&Wesson who was handling Walther’s customer service, with the corkscrew pieces of lead with an explanation note.
They sent the gun back with a note saying there was nothing wrong with the firearm.
I plan never to buy a Walther firearm again, and no Smith& Wesson guns either.

Bought a Ruger SR22 to replace the P22.
100% reliable, gave it to my step-daughter.
Bought a second SR22 for me; 100% reliable.
Both pistols are extremely accurate, lightweight, comfortable; fits my hand like a glove.
My go-to gun for the range.
Would not hesitate to carry for self defense.
I always use CCI MiniMag or higher quality, high velocity 22LR ammo.
Save the bulk ammo for rifles and revolvers.
Yes, the reverse safety is the only negative about the gun.
They could work on increasing the 10rd magazine capacity.
 
My wife has both. Her impression is that the Walther is more fun to shoot but that the Ruger is more reliable.

My take was that the Ruger was a sturdier design than the Walther. I like the aluminum slide on the Ruger better the Zamak slide on the Walther. Neither one was really a gun I would buy myself/for myself.
 
How many people like SP22 3620 ( 4.5" long Barrel) ? I intend to buy 3600 , because 3600 has beautiful appearance , 3620 just like a face with a longer nose, not quite proportional ，but the 3620 is good for shooting range .Can someone who has both guns to talk about how big different ( accuracy and recoil) ? but 3620 is not good for putting in coat pockets.
 
I will throw this in. If you are teaching kids to shoot these are the perfect size to start them learning with a semi-auto pistol. After they are mature enough to demonstrate safety with a firearm start them with one round in the magazine and proceed from there. The guns are the right size for their hands and have little recoil so kids aren't struggling with weight and not bothered by recoil.
 
Recommend going with something more modern aka

Taurus TX-22
FN 502
Sig P322 - pickiest on ammo and loading
 
DesertFox said:
Recommend going with something more modern aka

Taurus TX-22
FN 502
Sig P322 - pickiest on ammo and loading
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I have one Sig Sauger 1911-22 , don't want to buy a same brand .22 gun , I had not bought any Taurus or FN gun , I am not familiar with them.
 
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triplebike said:
Don't own a P22, but I don't think theres a comparison between the two, with the SR22 being superior. If the $100 difference brothers you, purchase a used Ruger SR22. Rugers customer service is second to none. Here's my post about my SR22 & Ruger customer service;

My Ruger SR22 was sent in for a broken slide lock which was caused by me, not the guns fault. Being 4 yrs old & used, I had fired over 5000 rds through it and since I didn't know how much use it got from the previous owner, I requested that Ruger replace any worn parts and that I would cover the cost of any parts that were replaced. I received the SR22 back from Ruger in 10 DAYS. The description from Ruger was replaced the entire slide and all its components, the slide stop, slide stop spring and the ENTIRE frame assembly. Fired 30 rds. I basically received a brand new firearm and the charge from Ruger, $0. Completely covered under their warranty.

As far as I'm concerned Ruger owns the 22 market. My SR22 has been outstanding as well as my MARK IV's.
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Did you purchase the gun directly from Ruger or from another gun shop? I like to know if Ruger's can cover all their product even the gun was not purchased from Ruger.
 
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efeng9622 said:
Did you purchase the gun directly from Ruger or from another gun shop? I like to know if Ruger's can cover all their product even the gun was not purchased from Ruger.
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ruger sells no firearms direct to the public. one of my sr22 was new from an online retailer (buds?), the other sr22 was was used from gunbroker. no warranty service needed on either one. i believe that ruger warranty covers guns new or used, except for some discontinued models.
 
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