Posted: 7/25/2012 11:07:20 AM EDT
| Just stumbled across this at a local gunshop and thought it looked decent and I am considering carrying it with me on my trapline this winter. Thoughts? Concerns? I might just buy it if you guys recommend it as a reliable pistol. |
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I have one. I would consider it a "toy" pistol.
The slide is pot metal and they are known to break. Mine FTEs far too often. I've just replaced it with a Ruger SR22 which is a much more solidly built (ie: milled Aluminum slide) pistol. I would recommend this over the P22 or the Sig Mosquito if you are looking for a semi-auto 22LR pistol. |
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I have one. I would consider it a "toy" pistol. The slide is pot metal and they are known to break. Mine FTEs far too often. I've just replaced it with a Ruger SR22 which is a much more solidly built (ie: milled Aluminum slide) pistol. I would recommend this over the P22 or the Sig Mosquito if you are looking for a semi-auto 22LR pistol. Ruger sr 22 would be a option as it is in the same price range so I could do that fairly easy. What all makes you like it more? |
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The SR22 feels much more solidly built. Just racking the slide sounds so much more solid.
It also seems a lot more accurate to me. The barrel is also heftier and looks more precisely made. I've already put 200 rounds through it without even a hiccup. Worked perfectly right out of the box. The Walther, not so much, It took probably 500 rounds to break it in and make it somewhat reliable, but it still fails to eject sometimes. Also, if you research the Walther, there is a lot of stuff you really do to "fix it" before shoot it. For example, if you don't smooth the sharp edges on the transfer bar, it will eat up the slide. It also came with magazine floor plates with finger extension that are nice and a larger grip that I put on. The only con I can think of is that the manual says there is a threaded barrel for it, but it is not yet available. Some of the folks that want a suppressor are getting impatient on that. Oh, the DA trigger stacks up big time and is gritty as crap, but I don't really shoot it DA. The SR22 trigger is fine SA. Try and get your hands on each before you decide. The P22 is the only gun I have that I have not been delighted with, so I am glad to have a 22LR pistol I can replace it with. I intend to sell it. |
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The SR22 feels much more solidly built. Just racking the slide sounds so much more solid. It also seems a lot more accurate to me. The barrel is also heftier and looks more precisely made. I've already put 200 rounds through it without even a hiccup. Worked perfectly right out of the box. The Walther, not so much, It took probably 500 rounds to break it in and make it somewhat reliable, but it still fails to eject sometimes. Also, if you research the Walther, there is a lot of stuff you really do to "fix it" before shoot it. For example, if you don't smooth the sharp edges on the transfer bar, it will eat up the slide. It also came with magazine floor plates with finger extension that are nice and a larger grip that I put on. The only con I can think of is that the manual says there is a threaded barrel for it, but it is not yet available. Some of the folks that want a suppressor are getting impatient on that. Oh, the DA trigger stacks up big time and is gritty as crap, but I don't really shoot it DA. The SR22 trigger is fine SA. Try and get your hands on each before you decide. The P22 is the only gun I have that I have not been delighted with, so I am glad to have a 22LR pistol I can replace it with. I intend to sell it. Pics of the ruger look nicer IMO anways. I think I will try and shoot both before ever deciding. |
recently purchased the newer p22q target model, just has a 5" barrel other than that basically the same pistol. roughly fired about 500 plus rounds and honestly only had about 5 light primer strikes thats about it, just needed some cleaing. the grip is something to consider very small on my first initial impression, which will suit women and children with smaller hands perfectly. but the more i shoot it the more i like the small grip, i pretty much wrap my hand around it like a vice. but theres so many .22 pistols to choose from nowadays, i have shot my friends S&W M&P .22 and its a very nice shooting full size copy of thier ceneterfire version.
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I wish the P22s were reliable, as my girlfriend really likes the whole P99/PPQ grip and the HK/Walther lever for mag releases.
Instead, we got her a CZ Kadet (CZ-75 in 22LR). I liked hers so much I got one for myself. They are accurate and reliable with everything we've put through them. Also, if you shoot with your thumb on top of the safety, the CZ-75 puts the safety low enough that your thumb won't rub the slide. Finally, the grip fits me, where my hands fit a Desert Eagle, and her, where her hands are too small for a Glock 19. ET: spelling |