Would you buy a Walther P22???

[byrdman]

All really good advice, keep it coming. 

All the responses seem to mimic all other reviews, split about 50/50 for like/dislike.  Oh the decisions.....  I have a smith 422 that is extremely accurate, but just want something I can throw in the truck or pack when out goofing in the woods.  However it won't take the place of my 45 acp or .357 mag so I would like it to be small and not to heavy. 

I was looking for a .22 pistol for the same use, I ended up getting a Buckmark micro (4" barrel). It is not quite as light as a P22 but I feel the quality is a little better with the Browning. It's pretty damn accurate and has given me no issues.

[Buckmark]

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I was looking for a .22 pistol for the same use, I ended up getting a Buckmark micro (4" barrel). It is not quite as light as a P22 but I feel the quality is a little better with the Browning. It's pretty damn accurate and has given me no issues.
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[tony04]

i love my p22. i can hit a beer can at about 25 yards over and over again. i've killed 5 grouse with it also. 2 of them i shot out of the air. my only regret is i didnt get the longer barrel. im savin up the longer barrel. some times i will get a miss fire but i always buy the cheap ammo.

[Huntbear]

The Walthers are excellent pistols, but for a woods gun, I would go with a Ruger or a Browning,,, much better weapons in my opinion for that kind of work.

[actionshooter]

I have both and a walther and a ruger MK2. I like the walther but it depends on what you want it for. The ruger is way more accurate but the walther conceals better.  what do you need it for?

[jrebel]

actionshooter, 
 I am going to use for plinking and grouse.  Basically it will be a "Fun" gun.  I have many guns for accuracy at long range, concealled pistols, ect.   Just looking for a fun gun that is accurate enough for what I am paying for.  I really hate buying guns and a month later selling them for a loss becuase they are pourly made and junk.  So just want a feel for the people who own and or have shot them. 

Thanks.

[actionshooter]

I had a few problems the first 200 rounds but they seem to have worked themselves out. If your a decent shot it could be a grouse getter, sights aren't the best (short sight radius).

[Bscman]

The new ones are fine.

The older generations were jam-o-matics, and had a tendency to launch hot brass into your face. New extractor and magazine designes have eliminated most problems. There are still the occasional cracked slides, though.

Definitely not all that accurate...probably one of the worst current production 22lr pistols in that category (from major manuf.).
They are also a bit picky on ammo...most people say their P22 will only cycle "quality" ammo, and not the cheaper bulk-pack stuff. So if you don't mind shooting $7 per 100rnds of minimags over $14 per 550rnds of federals...go for it! Who knows, you may get lucky!

For the same price the ruger or browning entry level pistols are much better as far as durability, accuracy, and reliability.
Walther's customer service isn't that great, either, from what I hear.

I don't think buying a P22 would be a mistake if you're looking for a fun plinker, and something that kids or new shooters would enjoy...but my Ruger 5.5" target 22/45 with VQ internals and 1911 grip mod finds it's way to my hip quite a bit for grouse. 

[Wenatcheejay]

I think they are OK. More like a toy gun. Personally, I like the Sig Mosquito. I do think all the .22's are ammo tempermental. What I like about the Sig is it is similar to the P226.

[Maligator]

I would definately check out the Buckmark series from Browning or the Mark series from Ruger. Those are the two best 22cal pistols out there presently IMHO. 

[jrebel]

Thanks for all the help everyone!!!

Just bought a Ruger Mark III 22/45 with the 4" bull barrel.     

I think it will work out well for my needs.  Small, accurate (I HOPE), and a heck of a lot fun to shoot.  It also has the same angle as the 1911 which will be good beings that I own a kimber .45. 

[Buckmark]

Good choice..
I would have got the Browning
You know they make a .22 conversion for your kimber..

[jrebel]

Yeah, i like the thought of the kimber conversion except the wear and tear the frame.  I also really liked the buckmark but the shop I like to support had the ruger in stock and I'm impatient.  Maybe the next one will be the buckmark, you know a guy can never have to many guns.   

[e55komp]

all p22's that get bad feedback are for jamming, this is usually because people dont use the hv ammo for the first 200 rds , after the 200 round break in, trouble free and super accurate. they are built very tight ( sometimes too tight). ive had a 200rnd jammer and after that nothing, flawless, 500 round brick in one sitting no cleaning and it wont jam.  all my friends have one, same thing, first 200, issues, then they break in and its all over.

[ADAMS]

Have you looked at the CZ 75 Kadet which is chambered for .22lr?

http://cz-usa.com/products/view/cz-75-kadet/