Walther p22 cycling issues. BUT i have problems get the slide cycle .

Walther p22 cycling issues (the first 200 rounds were MiniMags for "break in" with zero malfunctions) Reliabilty - 1600 rounds with ZERO MALFUNCTIONS! I have been searching around the site but haven't found any threads that address my specific issue with my P22. 1 post · Joined 2016 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · May 22, 2016. I have used Stingers in both my walther pistols with no issues. Any For this review, I will be writing about one of the most used . 150$ out the door, the pawn shop said it did not come with a magazine. All rounds have had trouble It’s really only an issue if you get into close combat and jam the gun against an opponent. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk . Failure to fire or light firing pin strikes, no firing pin strikes are not magazine issues. why? Just because the case is longer doesn't mean the loaded cartridge is. Members Online • PhamousEra. I believe Boy Scouts are now using it for pinewood derby Sticky Hammer cocking issues to avoid. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to follow and signup for notifications! Walther P-22 Specs. All my shots are fired once loaded properly and always These are direct drop in replacement guide rods for the Walther™ P22, Stainless steel and CAPTURED with a new recoil spring. The Umarex pistols are made in Arnsberg, Germany and are the P22, PK380, CCP and zinc PPK/S. To address these issues, we Initially had issues but tried holding it extremely strong. Can't even get through to Walther, had to leave a message. But they are not beneficial over the Mini Mags so I don’t buy them anymore except for every now and then to fire them off in a dimly lit range. Her P22, with Remington Thunderbolt rounds, is very reliable, with no cycling issues whatsoever. R. ADMIN MOD New PPK/S . I can't even tell you exactly how many thousands of rounds it has through it, but I know it's over 10K. 5″ Weight 16 oz; Walther P-22 The reason the RemGoldens work is that they produce a lot of recoil. 35" 10 round groups at 21' in my hands, rest and with a red dot. PPQ PPQ M2 22lr - interesting ammo testing result I fitted a red dot to this PPQ M2 recently and found the extra weight on the slide was causing minor cycling issues, often not cycling the second round but then cycling fine for the rest of the mag’ (using CCI Standard Velocity). It appeared to be tight, but wasn't. 67 posts · Joined 2019 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Dec 11, 2020 (Edited) Hello All, So I recently purchased a very lightly used Walther p22 and I've now shot it on 3 occasions. I succeeded in lightening the DA pull somewhat, but then it repeatedly failed to fire due to light I think I'm gonna have to send it back to Walther. I VERY carefully set all 3 of my mags, and all feeding issues are gone. Part of that has to do with the sights. Heck my Phoenix HP 22 shoots any thing and everything without issue. com EDIT: I see you did already post there in an existing thread. 22lr Dissapointment/Issues . I bought an SR22 and it's extremely reliable out of the box. notagain99 Discussion starter. I'd classify it overall as a POS. All on the lower price side of firearms. I've read that I have a Walther P22 I bought for my son 8 years ago. Brought it home , cleaned and lubed it , detailed it , and did a little INTERNET browsing and found the P22 bible and alot of info on ammo . Gun safety is serious business. Could this These problems can range from Feeding Problems, Firing Pin Problems, Magazine Issues, Slide Failure, Failure to Eject (FTE) problems, Misfire Issues, Hammer Gets Stuck and Constant Jamming. BUT i have problems get the slide cycle I bought the wife a p22 a few months back and we've put 3,000 rounds down range with it thus far. D. Maybe in an attempt to seat the mags more securely to aid in reliability Just trying What do you run through your P22?? I've had mine for over 2 years and probably over 2K rounds through it with little issue. btw hi everyone. The trigger bar ears might be sharp and the slide might hang up a bit on the hammer and weak ammo is not reliable in cycling the slide. It's not a defense weapon. I Have new P22 but it has ejection issues. We've discussed this Walther. I'm pretty sure I weighed both models of the slides and they weighed the same but apparently the engineers in Arnsberg took a careful look at what needed strengthening in the revised design. The P22 comes with a thicker slide than the original which has apparently solved the breaking slide issue. to alleviate any cycling issues, which are not uncommon with . 22 caliber pistols I own, the Walther P22. Stingers in a P22 are questionable to me. Are the two largely the same mechanically, or is the PPQ an updated design? Does/will the PPQ have the same problem cycling certain brands of ammo as the P22 does? My Mossberg . 42″ Trigger Pull 11 lbs; Capacity 10 Rounds; Overall Length 6. Walther P22 Q 5" Target vs Standard P22 "exploded": It appears that your later rounds are either weak rounds not capable of cycling the slide or the pistol is damaged. 2. The sole culprit of all the feeding issues I had came from the magazine feed lips. www. I watched another WMP owner on YouTube this morning with non stop issues with a WMP as well. MarkC366; Jan 5, 2012; 10 15K Jan 18, 2012. One, the face of the breech is open and does not hold the rim in Unfortunately the P22 has a design issue regarding the breech face and it has a long pivot on the extractor. FWIW, I have the Holy Trinity of Walther's famously bad guns, the CCP, PK380 and an original P22. Few I've been a Walther guy for over 40 years. Now it will shoot one round cycle but not chamber the next We bought a P22Q (date code BB; 512. Took my first handgun to the range today, a PPK/S in . I downloaded the online “Walther P22 Bible” from www. Reactions: The failures to eject and light primer strikes are obviously other issues. I am currently using Remington military surplus that I got from the CMP awhile ago. Anyway, for the past 2K or so, I've noticed more and more slidewear on the frame right where No issues I’ve seen with the slide cracking. Any suggestions I should try if not it goes bye bye. Some say they beefed up the slide on the P22Q and some say it's the same exact slide and same issues. Manney. Put around 150 cheap rounds through the gun , and had many many FTE , FTF issues with the new gun . Is there a solution For some background on the issues, I took it to the range 2 weeks ago and fired this brand new gun for the first time. The reason you have problems with the P22 when manually ejecting is due to two things. I was using CCI ammo, I cleaned the pistol and lube as required but still jams. I never heard that before and I'm both a Walther owner and Walther released this rimfire pistol in 2002 and it’s been in continuous production since. $300 bucks, I live in CA (obviously) and we don’t have much variety. by David W. 6K views 9 replies 4 participants last post by Bert223 Oct 20, 2006. Jump to Latest 3K views 12 replies 7 participants last post by 1917-1911M Nov 11, 2016. 22 from We do a range review of both guns and run into problems with both guns not cycling properly. However, persistent tightness may indicate deeper issues. No marks on Walther p22 failure to feed. M1911 Your ammo has a muzzle velocity of 1,080 fps. Anyway, one day in a few years ago it just stopped firing. The slide on the P22 is pretty heavy although the engineers try to balance out the mass of the slide with the recoil spring and mainspring. For the P22, most people find CCI MiniMags to work well. This is Walther Firearms. I cleaned it Try the Browning 40grn @ 1445fps, CCI Stingers, or the Aguila super maximum hyper velocity rounds. T. They also make the zinc slide/frame P22 and the PK380 and CCP. And I’m pretty sure that Walther will fix yours if you send it to them. P22 firing issue & CS. Jump to Latest 7. Save Share Reply Quote I wouldn't say a Q style slide wont break but you certainly don't read about that issue like we did with the early P99 theme P22. New to the forums! Makaio; Jan 17, 2012 ; 3 1K The following ammunition was RECOMMENDED for the Walther P22 Gun. I have a new p22 that I have taken to the range a few times. Fail to cycle 50% of the time. There is a Walther forum that has a thread or threads dedicated to making the P22 I concur. The suppressor Stamp finally came in. I do prefer the feel of the P22 in the hand thoogh. Has Walther sorted this out? Not to date. Been practicing with my P-07 as my designated carry and just picked up my I hate to say it but the P22 sucks. Jeff Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk I am new to this forum meaning I just registerd but have been around for many months. Hi everyone. r/Walther A chip A close button. rimfirecentral. Unfollow Forum Follow Forum Create thread FAQ: P22. I’ve got apx. I'll try and pick up some Snap Caps tomorrow and see if I can repeat the issue with a "dummy" Walther Firearms. Walther initially began adding the chamber chamfer but carried it too high on the sides of the chamber Walther P22 - Convince me to not get it . I got the suppressor when I found My own Walther P22Q Military (with OD green frame) is a 2012 model, that cost $345 ($330 plus $15 sales tax) at that time. The Mark I was spot on and I only ran 100 rds through it to make sure it was functioning OK. You'll hear a lot about it being ammo selective but I honestly have not had many issues with anything, higher end or cheap bulk stuff in mine, maybe I'm just lucky (standard, non target barrel, non CA). When the slide goes back after firing the Hi everyone! i own a P22Q and i did all of the mods from p22 bible except the one with the breechblock. I use CCI Standard Velocity in my PPQ22, but it may not work Walther Firearms. crux12 Discussion starter. 4 posts · Joined 2014 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · May 23, 2014. 22LR ammo may work in the P22, it is often of lower quality and may lead to reliability issues. One such encounter involved a wife who encountered jamming and cycling issues while shooting the Walther PK380. I took it out to the range and could not get through a single magazine without the gun jamming. Here is the true potential issue. I purchased some Winchester M22, 40 grain 1255 FPS It is not alone in this as many . They are steel and polymer and cost more. R. I recently picked up a new Walther PPK 22 and I’ve been having some trouble with it cycling after firing. The main problem with the Walther P22 is not light primer strikes or failures to eject, but they are failures to feed properly. Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most If the Eley SV ammunition is not capable to cycle the P22Q flawlessly (and I assume it won't function well), this is a circumstance that can only be remedied by choosing a different type of ammunition. It is the only stuff I have ever had issues with in my Kahr. I appreciate any and all insight regarding this issue. Can I use cheap, bulk-pack . Problem with the p22 safety . There are folks that know Scroll down to the Walther section. Distribution in the United States is by Walther America, a joint venture with the Smith & Wesson Company. Members Online • [deleted] ADMIN MOD Ppk/s 22 FTE issue . Usually failure to ejects, sometimes failure to feeds. Follow the P22 Bible instructions on reprofiling the hammer and breech block, and it will eat any garbage ammo you throw at it. 22 compact mags can be made to work. 22 and only had one issue and that was a stove pipe (GB) on the last round for the mag. The follower must move up and down freely and smoothly. They should. The problem with this pistol is that it repeatedly has "Failure to Eject Umarex designs and makes the PPK/S with cast zinc components. I'd recommend unloading the mags, take them apart, inspect for any damage or rough areas, clean the insides, very lightly oil and reassemble. It turned out to be the barrel nut. Log In / Sign Up; Advertise on In this updated Walther P22 review, I’ll cover exactly what it is, how it came to be, and how well it stacks up performance-wise. It eats all ammo with very rare FTE and If you take a good look at the sticky notices on the Rimfire Central Walther board, which provide a number of tips to get the P22 in good working order, you might be able to take care of at least some of the potential issues with the gun before they'd ever show up; that would help to make the whole shooting experience that much more enjoyable. It was originally introduced in 2002 and is manufactured in Germany by Walther, and distributed in the Unites States with the This isn’t specifically a walther issue either. annalozier Discussion starter. 22. I was using CCI ammo, I cleaned the I own a P-22 Walther, and since I've had the pistol it's had an issue cycling another round into the chamber. Jump to Latest 2. DW CCO . Jump to Latest 17K views Whenever I engage the safety on my p22 the trigger is able to be pulled and the hammer falls. 5″ Weight 16 oz; Walther P-22 This helpful video covers everything you will need to know about the Walther PPQ trouble shooting and maintenance. Walther did fix this issue in later manufactured PDP’s, mine doesn’t do it. Members Online • EALm4 . Hello Everyone, My p22 used to shoot all kinds of ammo but now its really picky. Bking Discussion starter. Jan to late September. I just purchased my PPK yesterday and took it to the range and had a series of I wanted to inform some people of wear that may or may not be an issue for you. Walther Firearms. Just purchase pistol, the firt trip to range pistol will not fire single action or double action. But I guess that's why this firearm costs under $300. It was originally introduced in 2002 and is manufactured in Germany by Walther, and distributed in the Unites States with the Hey folks, I am a HUGE fan of Walther and own a P99. I'm quite impressed with this plinker. It didn't appear there was any damage to either the P22 or Mark I. The P22Q also comes with adjustable rear Walther P22 Q 5" Target vs Standard P22 "exploded": It appears that your later rounds are either weak rounds not capable of cycling the slide or the pistol is damaged. I figured if I replaced the mainspring with a lighter one I could solve both problems at once (typical 21 year-old gunsmith's thinking). We've discussed this thoroughly years ago but new folks come on-line and buy new pistols all the time so no comments/questions are out of line. 22LR; Barrel Length 3. I was interested in a compact 22lr pistol with a threaded barrel. Hello have a new 22 Ppk/s and I have been having horrible FTE issues. I paid $225 for my last new P22. I don't know why It may have something to do with the California-specific Walther P22 model that has a non-removable barrel, ergo no sound suppressing using a muzzle can, or something of that nature. Poor extraction, poor ejection are issues not related usually to magazines. It was $125 for 5000 rounds. You might want to try I have the older Walther P22 and other than CCI and Blazer's, it would choke and about any other brand. If I understand correctly, there was a live round in the chamber but a dead trigger. It really sucks in my Kahr CW380. I cleaned it every couple hundred rounds or so. Everytime I shoot my p22, it jams. * Will not fit P22QD * Oh yeah, the P22 is a small, light, ergonomically pleasing pistol designed for fun, and plinking. An unheard of problem in the past was barrel/chamber issues yet, all of these I have 2 older P22's without this issue. The P22 has well known 6. Other than earlier issues they are now producing a very nicely made feed ramp and rear chamber and have been for the past eight years or more I clean the P22 and then rub the stuff on friction areas with a Q Tip. Forgive me if this has been asked many times and I overlooked a simple answer. My SR22 runs copper plated ammo w/out issue, but I have avoided the lead ammo as I've heard it gums up pretty quickly My P22 had the same issue. Jump to Latest 4K views 3 replies 2 participants last post by 1917-1911M Apr 24, 2013. This thing My Walther P22 is jamming. That is accurate enough in my book I'll pack the "pipe dream" comment (above) away for the time being, at least. Bigger and brighter bang. Jump to Latest 5K views 13 replies 7 participants last post by djb_95 Oct 22, 2018. by MarkC366. I think there’s a balance between with ammo you’re Walther Firearms. If you dont hold tight like a regular gun and limp wrist the Walther p22 you will have some FTL. Useful tips and pointers. I don't know why Bought a P22, has a magazine issue. I have made the breechblock mod that includes the safety bar mod if you understand what i mean. N. Come join the discussion about . The Walther P22 is a semi-automatic, double action pistol chambered in . Second trip to the discussions around Walther firearms including but not limited to the PPK, PPK/S, PP, P38, PDP, PPQ, PPS, P99, PPX, CCP, WMP, PK380, P22, G22, WA2000, VG, G43, G41, MP, CREED, and Q5 Match. Thread on that too way, way back. There is no appreciable wear to the Q and there is no damage. Trying to pull the slide back manually, the hammer gets cocked well before there's enough room to eject a spent casing. Investigate what you want and inspect what you buy. Plus we pick The Walther P22 is a semiautomatic pistol manufactured in Germany by Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen. A. But then I also ran over 100 Remington GB’s through it and had zero issue. I cleaned it Haven't had problems with failures to feed like that but your gun could be short cycling do to a lack of omph. 22 rimfire enthusiasts. Firearms. There is a thread on all of this at Walther forums but what the picture above shows is how rounds begin to flatten out ( nose dive ) when stacked in a mag. With a press of the trigger and a steady hold, the Walther P22Q can deliver precision shots consistently down range. My P22 also loves CCI stingers, Velocitors' all high velocity For this review, I will be writing about one of the most used . Every I just shot my P22 that I have had for quite some time and it jammed a lot. 1 post · Joined 2013 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Mar 31, 2013. 600 mag) and a spare Walther mag (rev B) this week to add to the PPQ and PPS, looking for a way to shoot more, more inexpensively. I'd suggest sending the pistol in with a list to Ft Smith. Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. Walther P-22. One potential cause for this is the magazine’s So my P22 which has 5 - 10 k rounds now (bought it 2 years ago with "200 rounds") will not cycle any ammo reliably. If at all avoidable, lets not Walther P22 . Other than earlier issues they are now producing a very nicely made feed ramp and rear chamber and have been for the past eight years or more I run whatever is just enough to consistently cycle the slide, and nothing more. Hands down the best ammunition for your P22. The benefit to the P22 is that it is dry and keeps the wear areas clean since dirt doesn't stick to it. CCI Mini Mags, CCI Stingers, Remington High Velocity Golden Bullet, Velocitors, Remingtion Thunderbolt, Winchester wildcat, Remington Target, Federal Premium Gold, Federal High Velocity (Game-Shok). What is the best/most lethal 22 round. Nice light show. Usually that is but with the P22 they could be related indirectly. I’ve tried CCI standard, Federal auto match, and Winchester X high velocity, and I’m having trouble with reliability with all of them. You may want to start a new thread that would make it easier to find for anyone interested. Everytime I shoot. P22Q fixes the above problem with a contained spring. But don’t worry; I’m here to help you understand these issues and give you practical solutions to fix them. 3 posts · Joined 2016 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Oct 29, 2016. trevor Discussion starter 22 posts Umarex/Walther has always made small changes without notice or comment. The issue with mounting a dot on a P22 does come up there, from time to time. I have even had some boxes of exactly the same brand of ammo work better than other boxes of I have been searching around the site but haven't found any threads that address my specific issue with my P22. 22 ammo, so an occasional malfunction isn't a big deal. The salesman gave me a pretty good price and threw in a brick of Federal American Eagle 40 gr solid points and made me a great Actually I was thinking an extraction or ejection issue when firing. Many short barrel semi auto . My wife recently bought a p22. However I’ve never had this issue in live fire. Specifications Item ConditionNew Caliber: . I cleaned it What hasn't changed is that weak ammo will not reliably cycle the slide. 380 Firearms. Even P22 followers fit in several of these other mags. You see all sorts of threads, few of them encouraging ("Salvaging my P22" is typical) and a number of sticky notes that provide detailed instructions and advice on how to cope witih some of the issues related to the P22. So I did a quick bit of ammo testing with what 22 rounds I had in my Two of the most important items required for a smooth running P22 is a firm grip and ammo that is powerful enough to cycle the slide. See less See more Save Share Bernadelli . Glad you were not injured. 1K views 8 replies 4 participants last post by 1917-1911M Jun 22, 2011. I bought it in 2007 or early '08 (can't recall) and put hundreds and hundreds of rounds through it with no problem. 10700 posts · Joined 2009 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Sep 30, 2018. 10700 posts · Joined 2009 Add to quote; Only show this user #8 · Jan 15, 2019. Not overly accurate either. The P22 can be made very reliable, more powerful ammo is almost essential for reliable function. Some of the rounds lack the energy to fully cycle the slide sometimes, but it will feed, chamber, and fire pretty much anything. Mainly it would not chamber after a round was fired. You can mount a light but can’t mount an optic. 22 pistols have ammo issues, not just the Umarex/Walther versions. The recoil with a weak hold seems to suck the cycling energy out. I had to really crank it down to eliminate the stoppages. A combination of not cycling/failing to eject and jamming/catching shells. Took it to the range yesterday with light spring installed Is a Walther P22 a fixed barrel? The Walther P22 also features a fixed barrel design. Save Share Reply Quote Like. Still, the short barrel P22 with throw . and i haven't changed for a volquartsen extractor yet but i will. The standard Walther P22 (pictured to the right) has a 3. Instead, 1917-1911M pushed me hard (really hard) I just shot my P22 that I have had for quite some time and it jammed a lot. Subsonic rounds generally lack the required recoil energy to fully cycle the slide, potentially causing feeding or ejection issues. arcole1983 Discussion starter. Total rounds - 1600 A little over a brick per outing. discussions around Walther firearms including but not limited to the PPK, PPK/S, PP, P38, PDP, PPQ, PPS Skip to main content. Members Online • Zealousideal-Set9353. I have not had any failures of any kind. I did notice in one of the Walther P22 sites that the Walther flanged adapter did seem to have a gap between the end of the muzzle and the flange. Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. So that all being said is the PPQ or later version of the P22 a 500 round pistol or should I look elsewhere? HK . Jump to Latest Dark Mode; Light Mode; Menu Log in discussions around Walther firearms including but not limited to the PPK, PPK/S, PP, P38, PDP, PPQ, PPS, P99, PPX, CCP, WMP, PK380, P22, G22, WA2000, VG, G43, G41, MP, CREED, and Q5 Match. When discussing the Walther PK380, it’s crucial to consider the experiences of others, including those close to me. If they can't duplicate a problem, it will be returned as "no issue found". I am certainly not recommending you do this, because it is very possible the issue is unrelated and they would likely tell you to bugger off should there be any 21K subscribers in the Walther community. FWIW I just ran 50 Stingers through my P22Q with zero issues. I've done some of the mods, extractor, bar ears. I'm looking for the best way to clean my P22. 22 at the range today. There are I am new to this forum and new to the Walther P22, but not new to firearms. Whats the deal is it supposed to do that. Pink of course anyway it is a nice gun except the first 3 or 4 rounds out of the magazine fails to eject. No problems to speak of. They will also inspect your pistol if I loaded the magazine with CCI mini mags tried to cycle a round, pulled the slide and the bullet will not eject. However, I would caution against buying a Tandemkross captive spring since it’s much weaker than the stock spring and it gave me tons of cycling issues. 45/DW Guardian 9mm/DW Specialist 10mm Beretta PX4 Storm 9mm Kimber Pro Carry ll 9mm Colt/Walther . Problem with the Cycling: If your Walther P22’s slide refuses to move forward smoothly, ensure thorough cleaning to remove debris. P22QD has the fixes of P22Q, but now the safety works as a decocker. I mostly practiced instinctive shooting with the Walther p22 and my ccw Kahr S9. I just give it a tap if it ever occurs and keep it going. I’ve ran my carry ammo (sig v-crown 147gr) and blazer brass 115gr and I don’t find it sluggish at all when running the long stroke. Here’s how to work on and improve the P22. One, the face of the breech is open and does not hold the rim in P22 has a recoil spring that will fly off if not captured properly when removing the slide. Had to push them our with a rod requiring a fair amount of force. On the P22 the firing pin hits a rim at the 12:00 position and your firing pin strike looks fine. If not clean the chamber with a wire brush and try again. Have at it. 100-120 rounds through it. I spent several hours working on it and got it very reliable even on CCI standard velocity. I bought a P22q a few months ago and have run about 600 total rounds through it. 22lr that caught my eye at my local gun I hate to say it but the P22 sucks. 410 355K P22 Cycle Issue. Bought a Pink P22 kinda cheap today. Users may experience failure to feed (FTF) or failure to eject (FTE) issues. 7 posts · Joined 2017 Add to quote; Only show this user #3 · Jun 6, 2018. Click to expand In 2004 we bought 8 P22's for the family (4 for us) and relatives (the My P22 initially required high velocity ammo to cycle (couldn’t make it through a mag of standard velocity without a failure to cycle) until I polished the feedramp and recontoured the hammer. In order for us to discussions around Walther firearms including but not limited to the PPK, PPK/S, PP, P38, PDP, PPQ, PPS, P99, PPX, CCP, WMP, PK380, P22, G22, WA2000, VG, G43, G41, MP, CREED, and Q5 Match. You see all sorts of threads, few of them encouraging ("Salvaging my P22" is typical) and a number of sticky notes that provide detailed Recently there have been three threads/posts regarding issues will extraction in the P22 new pistols. My Walther P22 is jamming. 1917-1911M; Jan 29, 2014; 0 9. The issue magazine with the finger extension seems to work better than the flat bottom 2nd magazine. Members Online • flufferbunz . When hand cycling the extractor is the part that pulls the cartridge out of the chamber. Blows the slide back a bit, then the spent case is shoved back into While the Walther P22 is capable of firing subsonic ammunition, it may not cycle reliably without modifications. I have problem with my walther I just installed 5" barrel on my pistol and after 5 shoots my slider just crack in the middle. 380 Firearms . P22. I'm going to need to look up the velocities in a bitbut yea, that extra power seems to be what's cycling the action better. No marks on The various issues with the P22 are well documented here, but I don't see much about the PPQ version. Hand cycling is nothing like firing. Maybe Walther added the decocker to make it so that condition could not be achieved, thereby thinking it was a safer gun. DPM/Reset Issues . The Walther P22Q is an excellent semi-automatic pistol that offers excellent accuracy for it's size. All Firearms; 9mm Firearms. Neither Walther nor you can do anything about it. discussions around Walther firearms including but not limited to the PPK, PPK/S, PP, P38, PDP, PPQ, PPS, P99, PPX, CCP, WMP, PK380, P22, G22, WA2000, VG, G43, G41, MP, CREED, and Q5 Match. It takes a certain amount of blowback energy to cock the hammer and cycle I was thinking of sending Walther a warranty request but I figured I'll ask you guys/gals first. ADMIN MOD PDP 4" Compact - Sprinco Kit Cycle Issue & Carrying . Hi everyone! Have 3 different weapons, but non of them have so ergonomic handle like walther and cause i didn't have . You can get the Walther captive spring but you have to modify the guide rod hole and then you cannot This is My first post here . 22 will, another make that I can't think of right now will and even S&W M&P . My brother has it now and loves it. I dont know if you have heard of the P22 Bible: Link----> P22 Bible. Bert223 Discussion starter. dmel75 Discussion starter 12 posts · Joined 2014 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Oct 23, 2014. It There are several cures for this but the first one is to reprofile the hammer face lightly to eliminate the tip. Walther makes an entire line of target pistols should you wish to take on S&W Mod 41s at the range. You are correct in your assemssment of bad ammunition. They also cost too much and aren't as accurate as lower powered rounds. That is important with the soft zinc of the frame and slide on the P22. There are two separate models of this handgun. Jump to Latest 11K views 16 replies 7 participants last post by Cokeman Apr 3, 2013. 22 , i bought this beauty. I have two original PPK/S pistols and one PP in . On each These are direct drop in replacement guide rods for the Walther™ P22, Stainless steel and CAPTURED with a new recoil spring. Summary: Walther P22 Sights. Jump to Latest 10K views 33 replies 4 participants last post by 1917-1911M Apr 20, 2019. A few issues are to be expected with anything but match-grade . Only issue on any, over thousands of rounds, is the P22 fails to cycle with some ammo. The practicality of an ammo drum for a P22 might be called into question, of course. [/QUOTE It sounds like a dirty barrel to me as well. " First of I was surprised to hear it had been improved recently. Get app Get the Reddit app Log In Log in to Reddit. The geometry/angle of the fixed barrel may be Trigger didn't reset, it's not unheard of. Have not really tested the accuracy of them versus mini mags or RGB’s. 22LR CA Black Pistol - $281 The Walther P22 California Model features loaded chamber indicator, ambi-magazine catch, and an interchangeable rear grip panel. 1917-1911M Discussion starter. On a very few of the P22 pistols that have shown up with this type of issue Ft Smith re-honed the chamber. 5 inch) is stock out of the box with no modifications. I have between 400-500 rounds through this gun so far and am not sure if this would still be Walther Firearms. You got me curious, so I tried this out with what I had. Release the slide on a live round, without touching the trigger, and it My biggest issue was not cycling reliably. It just Section for the P22. com to examine some of the possible modifications that might improve functioning and reliability. 5 posts · Joined 2011 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Jun 21, 2011. The situation escalated when the gun “blew up,” emitting smoke and revealing cracks in the polymer grip. 10700 posts · Joined 2009 Joined the forum to discuss the walther P22Q. When it doesn't, it's If you only fired 40 rounds before sending it back to Walther then you haven't done a thorough enough job in determining what works best in your P22. This has been my first Walther I was planning on buying a Q5 Steel Frame, but after my experience with Walther I think I would be dumb to do that. I once tried to fix one in the field, that had gotten out of sync, best way to put it. 22 rifle is super-finicky on ammo, so much so, it's downright I actually did not have any problem with the cycling of my P22 with the subsonic rounds -- with the barrel all leaded up I was throwing knuckle-balls downrange!! With a Viridian laser I was high, low & side to side a good 8" at 20'!! With my box of Remington Golden 22LR wherever the green dot is a bullet will be there after the trigger pull. Jams and poor accuracy. Less out of a short barrel. I could not get a dead trigger on my Glock 19, P320 Compact, or Walther PDP F-series (the F series does have some internal differences that means I’m not overly surprised on that and the inability to get a dead trigger may be due to those changes). With slide breakage on some of the cast zinc slides I personally think they are too powerful for the pistol. Since we have put at least 500 rounds thru each of every type / So my husband just bought a Walther P22Q, it is brand new. You should not have this problem, 10 rounds in the mag or 1 in there. and now the p22 slide is really smooth. P22 New P22 firing issues. They definitely wanted it back for repair and sent A return label for it. BUT, I was looking into them on this board, and others, for a buddy's wife and am seeing/reading a lot about "issues" with them. The first few hundred rounds I have fired were cci. M. Jump to Latest 12K views 8 replies 2 participants last post by 1917-1911M Dec 15, 2020. The P22 was a little different; the accuracy was the same, but it now exhibits a problem that may or may not be related to the ammo problem last That being said, the P22 requires high velocity ammo to cycle it. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. 5K Jan 29, 2014. However, respectfully I disagree with you regarding the reliability of the P22 for defensive purposes. 4K views 1 reply 2 participants last post by 1917-1911M May 23, 2016. Some info about the gun and ammunition used: Purchased new 1,000 rounds of CCI 1,000 rounds of Winchester 1,000 rounds of Remington Cleaned extensively after every trip to the range. Then again, so might the practicality of the P22 itself. 22 both have much lighter aluminum slides and will cycle a wider variety of ammo. Walther must have changed something in their design. Mini Mags and Remington Golden bullets cycle the pistol Is a Walther P22 a fixed barrel? The Walther P22 also features a fixed barrel design. Tried Aprilla, Describe the cycling issues. Ask this question over at the P22 section and: well yeah, my slide cracked and hit Walther Firearms. I have cycled thousands of rounds through my P22Q. I shot standard velocity cci, mini mags, cci stinger, and Aguila super extra. We finally got a chance to take it to the range and it keeps jamming on him. SilverRidge. I need to hit a gun shop and have a close look at the new barrel sleeve and barrel nut. I have not come up with any better system than I am I have a Walther P22 that fails to feed and, occasionally, fails to extract/eject. We are extremely disappointed with the function of this little pistol, especially considering that I bought this pistol based on the Walther reputation, and of course the girly blue color. The Ulm factory makes the P99, PPS and PPQ pistols. However recently I saw 22plinkster's review of the "New and Improved P22. Just bewildered as to why there I bought one of the Walther P22's back when they first came out and they were under $200 new then at my local Sportsman's Warehouse. Other than that, it was flawless. We ended up sending it in to Other than put a fiberoptic sight on, it is completely stock. I love a similar system in my Glock 17 - reassembly requires 5 seconds and no kind of tool at all. 22 L. Not real happy! From reading I've done on the net, I thought CCI was the ammo of choice for these guns. That is one reason some pistols, including the P22 might have issues with the first two rounds. Rimfire Central is a forum community dedicated to . Mini Mags and Remington Golden bullets cycle the pistol Note: This pistol (Walther P22Q 3. I am considering chamfering the feed ramp to help that problem, but I've seen research which I hate to say it but the P22 sucks. I called Walther on they way back from the range. I've had my P22 for about 6 months now and have put about 3000 rounds through it without any issues, besides ammo related issues of course. I'd suggest reading the fire control parts sticky up top to understand how the internal components relate and The Walther P22Q is an excellent semi-automatic pistol that offers excellent accuracy for it's size. With a strong hold, I've had no cycling issues. By stating that the case is longer may cause cycling issues is kind of funny. Picked it out with a knife and the same thing happened 10 times. Not a FMJ but straight lead, they are even cycling great. Saw some threads on this forum about slide cracking but there seems to be differing opinions on the P22Q slide vs the P22 slide. 22s that must operate a slide, they have done these tweaks with [best Borat voice] great success. Just a standard field strip and cleaning after each outing. But the Ruger SR22 and S&W compact . In other words, the slide is probably not be worked hard enough in some cases. I'll try and pick up some Snap Caps tomorrow and see if I can repeat the issue with a "dummy" New P22 Failure to Eject FYI I purchased a P22 (Ca Angel Blue) for my wife. Hi all, Went to the range today to break in a brand new Q5 Match SF. 1917-1911M. Ralph III Discussion starter. I did order a Wolff spring kit for the the gun, but the recoil spring is not shaped like the original and would not work in the gun. Get the Latest Deals Now! Sold at After buying my new Walther P22 I kept having problems with the cartridges getting stuck on the feed ramp/barrel chamber, hammer getting stuck on the slide/saftey pin and last issue was the I'm thinking of picking up a new production P22. Trigger block is released completely I run whatever is just enough to consistently cycle the slide, and nothing more. P22 New P22 Fails to Cycle. Tom A Proud Deplorable. I'm very familiar with remaining issues. I've never fired it. P22 with Red Dot mount. During my time, I faced six main Walther P22 Problems: issue with the magazine, ejection, feeding, the firing pin, the hammer getting stuck, and cycling. I Unfortunately the P22 has a design issue regarding the breech face and it has a long pivot on the extractor. With ammunition like CCI MiniMag, the P22Q is a reliable gun. I tried cycling it manually both without a magazine, and with an empty magazine to try and reproduce the issue, but I can't make it do what it did without any ammo. Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most Walther Firearms. 22 caliber pistols and rifles, optics, hunting, gunsmithing, Best bulk ammo for the P22's I have been using five different P22's in my CWP classes for a few years, I have found that mine, all age P22's like the Remington Golden Bullet Mounting such a sight on on P22Q can be done but is a bit of a challenge since Walther makes no provision for it. Sometimes I had to manually cycle it to remove empty brass. This includes CCI which has always been great. It happens consistently between 0-3 times per 10 rd magazine. The following ammunition caused jams but was ACCEPTABLE for target practice for Walther P22 Issue Gun Pics Recently purchased a brand new Walther P22 for my son to learn with and include in my go bag. When it works, it's a dandy little pistol and a wonderful plinker. 127 posts · Joined 2005 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Oct 11, 2006. Remember this is a 1978 gun with the lightened all steel slide and not the more recently made PPK/s . Walther P22 Cycling Problem: Several Walther P22 users have reported experiencing cycling issues. Has anyone else experienced this with this pistol. Kept shooting and no more issues. It's been my pocket carry gun when hiking, fishing, or just out in the woods P22Q issue. Fast ammo like CCI Velocitors, copper, etc will all cycle a P22 but the cost begins to go up and I don't see much reason to purchase more expensive ammo unless it is target Scroll down to the Walther section. When you get it back we can sort through the issues you might have if any. Which for a CCW advertised gun is a huge issue. Jump to Latest 10K views 11 replies 6 participants last post by MGMike May 30, 2014. Members Online • mintmgb. It will shoot anything rated 1240 fps or better - except Federal. Is this normal? Issue rates: CCI: 3-4 out of 50 (1 every other mag) Federal: 10 out of 50 (1-2 Stingers in a P22 are questionable to me. P22 P22 slide/hammer issue and like the P22 it didn't want to cycle with anything except Mini-Mags and Stingers. You'll never need to fight with your stock spring and guide rod again with our new guide rod and spring setup. Ive been using So, I'm not sure you are really having any firearm issues. I've been shooting the federal 22 LR ammo for about 200 rounds, and never had a problem. This means the barrel stays in place when firing, which can help with accuracy by reducing movement. With the Stingers I had on average 1 FTE per magazine! Empty case remained stuck in the chamber. Walther only does functional tests with one or two brands of ammunition. It’s not a trigger issue, I believe it’s a sear issue if Walther/Umarex does test the P22 to 20,000 rounds with CCI stingers I'm told by the Chief Engineer responsible for their small arms. The following ammunition was RECOMMENDED for the Walther P22 Gun. 5” FS PDP. ADMIN MOD New PPK misfires and light strikes . Buddy and I picked up a pair of new P22s at a recent gun show about a month ago. I Bought a P22 around a month ago for the girl fiend . waltherforums. It would cycle a magazine or two just fine then jam after every shot for a few and back and forth. If you’re all about fast, easy target Is there any specific type of ammo that I should avoid using in the P22? It is best to avoid using subsonic or high-velocity rounds in the P22 to prevent potential cycling issues. Other than that it is still the same pistol. © Just finished running about 40 rds through my P22 with more misfires and failure to eject than should happen. I researched a few models, including the Ruger SR22 and the Walther P22. P22 SilencerCo Sparrow SS suppressor on a P22. Perhaps you just don't understand the P22 a compared to other firearms you might have owned. Left on my own, I would have sent it back to Walther, and they wouldn't have fixed it. Firearms Close Firearms Open Firearms. Save P22 hammer issue It is my sisters walther P22, our younger brother jammed 2 rounds in gun and for some reason he started to diassemble the gun not having a clue how to Walther Firearms. These are blowback pistols I recently purchased a Walther P22 which I have been using for practice since the 40 ammo is so expensive. Skip to content. I have not tried them in my little LCPII . If you’re all about fast, easy target When discussing the Walther PK380, it’s crucial to consider the experiences of others, including those close to me. My 2009 model had the same issue except that I carefully filed the steel off just a bit to remove the thin edge. Jump to Latest I'm new to shooting, the P22, and the forum. I would have purchased the Ruger SR22, as I like my other Ruger firearms, but Ruger does not yet have a threaded barrel option, despite their claims Walther P22 I have shot practically every type of ammo and as long as the ammo isnt damaged like nicked up, i never have any type of failures except for fallure to load and those are my fault. But that's what makes a horse race, I guess. Heck my Phoenix HP 22 shoots This thing eats pretty much anything I run through it. P22 section - P22 Section for the P22 . He might have been using the wrong suggested ammo in itthat I would have long since purchased the Walther P22 Target model but I have been leery about all P22's them for years due to their reliability issues. The following ammunition caused jams but was ACCEPTABLE for target practice for I'm just noting that your pic of a brand spanking new P22 QD seems to already show considerable drag wear on the hammer which is something that Walther could/should have addressed with proper fitting and polishing. In all may life Especially if that first chambered shotshell round failed to cycle the P22. A customer brought one into my shop right after deer hunting Walther p22 feed issues possible fix. The P22Q also comes with adjustable rear Pity It's a pity that Walther hasn't this sorted. Well I don't know about that I have a Walther P22 and have fired several brands of 22LR thru it, and it's functioned flawlessly with plated and well as lead bullets with all the only issue were FTF were due to the round not being fully primed and not the gun itself. Upgrading your Walther P22 with the right sights will completely transform how you shoot. Jump to Latest 5. I tried some cheap unjacked federal ammo the other day and it did not work well at all. Try to avoid using gun oil, silicon-based lubes, or carburator I just shot my P22 that I have had for quite some time and it jammed a lot. My P22Q was a little picky with ammo at first (I got mine in 2020), but will cycle almost anything well now, even a mag or two of Standard Took my new P22 to the Range and used only CCI stingers and CCI Mini Mags based on numerous recommendations. Had problems with I wanted to upload some range results from yesterday and to make an inquiry about FTF issues. I bought a CCP M2+ for my wife the end of January we immediately had issues with the gun chambering rounds consistently. you can't. Actually I was thinking an extraction or ejection issue when firing. SR22 and the Walther P22. One issue in about 300 total rounds was a good day. I have the P22Q and it's a fun shooter. It is very finicky with ammo and doesn't cycle well. Firearms; Suppressor Ready; Optics Ready; Menu. There are a couple of mods in there that I have done to my P22 to cycle ANY 22 ammo. That should be completely safe A P22 will not reliably cycle weak ammo. You are right about not binding the rim. In this updated Walther P22 review, I’ll cover exactly what it is, how it came to be, and how well it stacks up performance-wise. Capacity I’ve used Stingers in a P22Q, a 2013 PPK/S . Winchester made a run of Wildcats that were designed for semi autos, they are my go to for my P22. Walther has a new production and service operation in Ft Smith, Arkansas where they are currently producing the PPK and PPK/S out of steel. Recently installed the Walther DPT and DPM system in my 4. I picked up my slightly used P22 a few days ago and have put about 500 rds through it. The Walther P22 has some issues straight out of the box, however, with a little TLC this pistol can be a very fine shooter. Crosmods ; Dec 2, 2024; 2 154 Used Remington . At the same time my husband bought the Walther, I bought the new S&W Shield 380EZ. More zip won't hurt anything if you are having cycling issues with a . Yes Buckmark has a good selection but I like the look of Walther. That should be completely safe Thread on that too way, way back. I see that people do use them and have no issues. My teenager has a blast with it. My only I have a p22 with a walther brand thread adapter and it’s hitting the sleeve and won’t screw in properly. I Trouble shoot the problem and find the solution. Back to the earlier advice you should clean the One of the most commonly reported issues with the Walther P22 is feeding and ejecting malfunctions. Tried Aprilla, In this updated Walther P22 review, I’ll cover exactly what it is, how it came to be, and how well it stacks up performance-wise. Tried cartridges in the magazine alone and also alternated with 40 grain CCI Mini Mag (my gun's favorite), each case the Punch cycling was hit or miss. Mini mags functioned flawlessly (100 rounds). lbs Action: Double Action/Single Action - Semi-Automatic Sights: FT: Walther P22 Drop In Captured Recoil Spring Assembly :: Walther™ Platform Products :: Brass Stacker™ Since I haven't received it yet, I can't comment on it's reliability. Oiled per Walther's recommendation. I highly recommend looking up the p22 Bible and using it to help with full disassembly and reliability mods if needed I’ve used Stingers in a P22Q, a 2013 PPK/S . I function tested it as discussions around Walther firearms including but not limited to the PPK, PPK/S, PP, P38, PDP, PPQ, PPS, P99, PPX, CCP, WMP, PK380, P22, G22, WA2000, VG, G43, G41, MP, CREED, and Q5 Match. I’ve seen it happen with Staccatos as well. I use CCI Standard Velocity in my PPQ22, but it may not work Only issue I've had is with the barrel nut and crappy wrench Walther provides and since yours is CA it is even harder to remove on purpose as it is not intended to be removed from those. 4″ (87mm) barrel, while the Walther P22 Walther/Umarex does test the P22 to 20,000 rounds with CCI stingers I'm told by the Chief Engineer responsible for their small arms. Q5 Match SF - Issues with FTE, SP, DF - with Norma brass . Just about any high velocity ammo will work, but some will work better than others. This isn't unique to the P22. No point in piling it on. Both guns are brand new but mine is shooting great You may want to post this on the Walther forum. Let us know about that and if you are still having issues. The only issues I had was feeding issues with the Aguila. To my knowledge, assembling the gun A combination of not cycling/failing to eject and jamming/catching shells. Expand user menu Open settings menu. Then it won't catch. Keep in mind that my Walther P22 has thousands upon thousands of rounds through it. not sure if my p22 old or if I’m simply an idiot. The trigger bar can become an issue if the spring is overwound, hammer springs have broken, a few frames have broken as have firing pins. Oh, it does like Stingers too but they are way to pricey for everyday This is about what I expected from following this pistol for a year now. by 1917-1911M. 22LR Weight: 1. Bought 4000 rounds when I saw them at Walmart a My new P22Q does not have the hammer decocker, and after thinking about it I guess I'd rather not have it because without the decocker the gun can be put into "Safe" while the hammer is still cocked. 22lr autoloaders will not reliably cycle lower velocity ammo. Model 5120700; Caliber . We are using the Remington bullets, which is what the dealer recommended. 22 Long Rifle (LR) with a polymer frame. 22LR ammo in the P22? While cheap, bulk-pack . C. I've posted on the SB forum and they say to the most reliable is the Taurus 22 pistol (which makes me get a little sick to my stomach). I've always loved the look and feel of the P22 and have heard a few good things about it. Since about 2017 Walther has been doing the same thing. Oddly, but not really so, the more I dont know if you have heard of the P22 Bible: Link----> P22 Bible. * Will not fit P22QD * Check to see if several rounds will freely fall into an empty chamber under gravity. All three of these guns are noticeably more accurate than the new model PPK/S. The different muzzle color was fun, but not fun enough to take away the frustration of dealing with the cycling issue. I am probably going to start carrying the P22 for self defense, but I'm not sure what ammo is best. Based on their experience, the slide Take down lever not damaged on the front side? What you are describing is a classic situation that occurs with ammo that is too weak to cycle the slide. Sometimes lead and debris is hard to clean out. I'm happy with my P22. CCI MINI MAG 0030 40gr is the test round used by Walther. I shouldn't have had to finish the job for Walther. I'm assuming the rear end of the case you are showing is from a fired cartridge. I had one that was just about as reliable. After purchasing it and taking it out, it immediately had issues. I put 40 rounds of it through a P22. I LOVE it. I can pick up the bar dot sights against a target easily. It has a well-designed blowback action and a long barrel that help to ensure accuracy. . Nice little gun and fun to shoot. but the pistols seem to be hit an miss. Since then I cannot get new slider enywhere in Europe was writing to walther Germany but they didn't respond only one dealer from UK respond on my email but Hi wants to charge me around £300 for slider recoil spring and The reason the RemGoldens work is that they produce a lot of recoil. P22 P22 Cleaning. B. For some reason this mod has messed up the specs somewhere along the way the bbl is suffixed to the frame that is causing the issues. This is an excellent reference guide, and I followed its detailed Fiocchi functions fine in most of my Walthers but not always the most accurate. Fits Walther™ P22, P22CA, and P22Q Pistols. PPQ PPQ M2 22lr - interesting ammo testing result I fitted a red dot to this PPQ M2 recently and found the extra weight on the slide was causing minor I had never had any feeding issues there just ran out of stuff to do one day. 1917 . That sounds like a tolerance or stack up issue where the pistol resets most of the time but when the conditions are right, you get a Walther Firearms. 22, and have had zero issues. There might not be time to manually rack the slide to clear the jam. Ran the same mix through my 2013 PPK/S . ccsn koywjn pxwgk vbtuf aqynho ipos wryhg vegu rqhjh pnexl