gvnwst
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Okay, I can't decide. Should i get a walther P22 or a SP22? Uses are plinking, a little target shooting, and close range varmint control. Eventually, a suppressor will go on either one.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Walther P22 or SP22?
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nwilliams
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To be honest the SP22 is just too ugly for my tastes
The P22 may have its faults but at least it looks really cool
Still the P22 I owned never lived up to my expectations which is why I got rid of it after a few months.
The P22 may have its faults but at least it looks really cool
Still the P22 I owned never lived up to my expectations which is why I got rid of it after a few months.
gvnwst
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What faults?
WoofersInc
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My P22... or should I say my wifes P22 is still going strong with no problems. Like anything else you will get good and bad examples. I happened to get a good one and haven't had any of the issues you will read about.
gvnwst
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Okay, I am going to start a new thread with more oprions. Thanks for the help.
brett30030
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P22, the ONLY gun i ever sold. I really thought i wanted one until i bought one. A year later after F&B, a lot of reading on the rimfirecentral site, i bought a ruger and got rid of the walther.
searcher451
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It's important to keep in mind that the P22 is a Umarex gun and not a true Walther. Umarex is the parent company that took over the Walther name. Comparing the P22 to, say, a PP or a PPK or a P5 or P88, or even a P99, is like comparing a Mercedes to a golf cart.
Kestral
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P22
Bought one for my wife which I also use,tried many different brands of ammo,it still shoots all over the place.friend also bought one s/n over 1200 higher than ours,still very disapointing,yet other Walther products we have are excellent.Kestral
Bought one for my wife which I also use,tried many different brands of ammo,it still shoots all over the place.friend also bought one s/n over 1200 higher than ours,still very disapointing,yet other Walther products we have are excellent.Kestral
searcher451
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VE2RF: You might want to check the Walther Forums. The P22 is a Umarex gun, pot metal and all -- regardless of what they stamp on the slide. That's one of the primary reasons why they have had so many ongoing issues with it.
atblis
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Yeah well
Umarex is the parent company of Walther.
Umarex makes a 9mm gas alarm pistol (blank firing pistol), of which the P22 is an adaption. Also called a PAK pistol if I remember correctly. The P22 is not really a Walther, and it is a shame it has Walther's name on it.
Umarex is the parent company of Walther.
Umarex makes a 9mm gas alarm pistol (blank firing pistol), of which the P22 is an adaption. Also called a PAK pistol if I remember correctly. The P22 is not really a Walther, and it is a shame it has Walther's name on it.
kingpin008
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Wrong. Umarex does indeed make the P22 .22LR.
That said, I really liked mine. The only reason I ended up selling it is because I don't ever really shoot it anymore and I could use the money.
I know they have a reputation, but there are also a lot of very opinionated folks on the internet who will talk smack about a particular product at the drop of a hat, whether they have personal experience with it or not. All info (mine included) is always to be taken with a grain of salt.
atblis
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Umarex is Walther so...kinda getting into semantics here.
Post #2 is kinda interesting.
http://www.waltherforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7574
Post #2 is kinda interesting.
http://www.waltherforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7574
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searcher451
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I can vouch for Uncut on the Walther Forums (see link above); he knows of what he speaks, he's visited the Walther plant in Germany, and I'd trust his opinion most any time out. He's also a fine gentleman.
All you need to know about the P22 and Umarex is that, despite a ton of issues, the gun is still made of zinc (pot metal), which is about as bright as trying to make a car out of tin foil. Walther makes quality firearms -- has for decades. The P22 is hardly a quality gun, despite the fact that it can be a fun range plinker.
All you need to know about the P22 and Umarex is that, despite a ton of issues, the gun is still made of zinc (pot metal), which is about as bright as trying to make a car out of tin foil. Walther makes quality firearms -- has for decades. The P22 is hardly a quality gun, despite the fact that it can be a fun range plinker.
KINGMAX
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The SP looks like a taser of some type
stick w/ the p22, that sp looks like a taser/laser something ???????????????
I have a P22, LOVE IT !!!!!!
stick w/ the p22, that sp looks like a taser/laser something
???????????????I have a P22, LOVE IT !!!!!!
gvnwst
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Well, jsut bought the P22 today. Will post pics as soon as i can find my camera
Thanks for the help everyone.
Thanks for the help everyone.
Hand Size
The P22 has a very small grip. For most men, this basically makes the P22 worthless. If you have average man sized hands, get the SP22. In addition, if you want more of a target shooting gun, get the SP22. The P22 is really a tiny little toy plinker.
The P22 has a very small grip. For most men, this basically makes the P22 worthless. If you have average man sized hands, get the SP22. In addition, if you want more of a target shooting gun, get the SP22. The P22 is really a tiny little toy plinker.
atblis
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Give us a review. I am curious about accuracy.
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