Walther G22

[bookman]

anyone see this for sale yet?..


Introducing the Walther G22 Semi Auto Rifle
WALTHER continues its long-standing tradition of manufacturing small-bore rifles that have won numerous gold medals in the Olympic games and at World Championship matches with the introduction of the new WALTHER G22.
The WALTHER G22 employs an innovative "Bullpup" design for the first time on any WALTHER rifle. The G22 with its full line of accessories is a utilitarian rifle for hunting, competitive shooting or just plinking.

G22 Details
· Fire control and magazine integrated into the rear of the stock.
· This gives an extremely short overall length of 720mm in spite of the optimal 508mm barrel length.
· The first small-bore rifle in this class available in a genuine left-hand version.
· Variable-length stock for a custom fit to the shooter. A 20mm extension is included.
· Adjustable sliding sights.
· Weaver-style universal rail at the sight mount to accept optics.
· Weaver-style universal rail at the front sight mount to accept the WALTHER laser.
· Weaver-style universal rail at the forearm for a bipod or other accessories.
· The WALTHER Safety Package provides a maximum degree of safety during use and when in storage. It consists of a slide safety, cocking indicator, magazine safety and integral lock to protect against unauthorized use.

MODEL
G22
CALIBER
.22 LR
BARREL LENGTH
20 inches
DIMENSIONS mm,L/H/W
28.4-29.5/8.7/2.2
WEIGHT (w/o magazine)
95.0 oz.
SIGHTS
Adjustable
MAGAZINE CAPACITY
10
TRIGGER
SA

 

[shoobe01]

Liars!

"innovative "Bullpup" design for the first time on any WALTHER rifle"
The WA 2000 was a bullpup:

 

[JackDRipper]

Here's a couple of older threads on the G22.
JR

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=66579&highlight=walther+g22

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=83431&highlight=walther+g22

 

[CJ]

Big bump from a little bit ago. I got to handle one for a few minutes at a store's sale today. Has anyone got one yet to give feedback on them? Worth the $399 MSRP?

My biggest first impressions were that the sucker was a lot heaver than it looked, and wanting more time to get a better look at the sights.

 

[Sactown]

Was this sale over at Reed's? $399 MSRP is way too much to pay.

 

[mattf7184]

shoobe01,thats the first thing that came to my mind too.

 

[CJ]

Yes, the sale was at Reed's. I can't remember the exact price they had on it, but it wasn't that impressive. Actually, sadly, most of their sales weren't that impressive...not much less than what I could find the stuff for myself.

 

[JackDRipper]

This is the first report I've read of a G22 sighting. Hopefully we'll all get to see one soon!
JR

 

[LynnMassGuy]

To each their own. I say blechhh!!!

 

[otomik]

hideous, why not just make a cheaper .22lr version of the WA2000?
kind of like this http://www.ironwooddesigns.com/2Aprodpage/11022prod.html
but mass produced with polymer instead of wood.

 

[Sactown]

This is the first report I've seen of a G22 in a store. i'll wait for the reviews.

 

[DougCxx]

-I saw one locally yesterday as well. I did not ask the price. I like the -idea- of bullpups, and I think there's not a lot of danger in using the design for rimfires, but the only rimfires I want to buy would be in either of the "17" calibers, not another 22. -And up close, the overall construction does not appear real good--for example, the barrel is pretty thin, and there's no room left around it to fit a thicker barrel or to insulate the plastic stock from the heat. Minor details, but them's the difference between a good job and a great one. I can see where some people (especially kids) would get a kick out of it though, it has that mall-ninja look, just like the P22.
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