walther p22

[1234steve]

i have a walther p22 and im really wanting something more accurate
any ideas on a better gun

 

[jontheturboguy]

Giant broad, wide open question.

Caliber, and being used for what? Scope or iron sights?

 

[IndianasFinest]

In .22 caliber or what ?

 

[1234steve]

i would like to stay .22 but right now im open to anything ...i love shooting iron sights.. i love the walther and i have shot hundreds of rounds but my groups don't seem to get any better. i have a 45 1911
and i can overlap my shots at 30 feet with iron sights so i know its not just me.

 

[Clay]

try different ammo? bulk pack .22 isnt known for its repeatibility.

My first concern is you say you want accuracy, and something for a secondary backup weapon. My first suggestion would have been a Ruger MKII or Browning Buckmark....... but I wouldn't want anything with as long barrel a barrel as those come with.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

As for .22's a browning buckmark with target barrel, is a 25 yard tac driver. It virtualy has no recoil, and is a very well made gun.

 

[BIG TIM]

Just about anything in the Ruger Mark series should fit that bill. Mark 1, Mark2, Mark3, or Ruger standard. I prefer the four inch barrel but have had the six inch version and both were very accurate and would digest just about any kind of ammo, no matter how cheap.

 

[mrbunky]

how bout this
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=110915&t=11082005

 

[phrozen5100]

As for .22's a browning buckmark with target barrel, is a 25 yard tac driver. It virtualy has no recoil, and is a very well made gun.

X2 on this. My brother purchased one of these just recently. The build quality alone puts Ruger to shame.

 

[1234steve]

the conversion kit would work really well. does anyone know if a company makes a match grade barrel for the p22? if not then someone needs to.

 

[phrozen5100]

the conversion kit would work really well. does anyone know if a company makes a match grade barrel for the p22? if not the someone does.

I don't know of a match grade barrel for the P22. Perhaps you should consider the SP22...basically a target shooting oriented version of the P22.

 

[SavageEagle]

Ok, I'm resurecting this older thread to ask some questions. I'm considering buying a P22 for target practice, letting the kids plink with it, and possibly using it for a BUG just for if i leave town overnight or whatever.

How bad is the accuracy on these with not only the 3.4" barrel but also the 5" Match Target barrel? I know these are mostly a training pistol and it will never be a primary or HD gun, just something fun to shoot after they ban the cheap ammo for my SKS and Baby Eagle. I'd LOVE to get a P99 but since the woman wants a P250 I'll just have to wait.

I don't know if I want to buy the P22 or save the money and trade my SKS plus cash for an AK or some other rifle. (if someone wants to make an offer of trade for my SKS I'm all ears)

 

[SavageEagle]

Maybe I should have opened a new thread?

 

[guffey1100]

Just about anything in the Ruger Mark series should fit that bill. Mark 1, Mark2, Mark3, or Ruger standard. I prefer the six inch barrel but have had the four inch version and both were very accurate and would digest just about any kind of ammo, no matter how cheap.

 

[BIG TIM]

Another interesting twist might be to pick up a SIG-229 or SIG-226 and then buy a 22 caliber conversion kit. This way you would have a plinker that serves a double purpose. Purpose one; a cheap way to make you more proficient with your carry weapon, and purpose two; a better built and no doubt more accurate 22 caliber plinker that everybody would enjoy.

 

[hc4sar]

with bulk pack .22s my P22 aint much but feed her stingers and the groups go down to 1'' or so at 15 to 20 yds. more than good enough for a back up if your fight goes on that long .

 

[cox7215]

Huh, I really love my P22........ Try some ammo, a little better......

 

[smokingman]

the conversion kit would work really well. does anyone know if a company makes a match grade barrel for the p22? if not then someone needs to.

The factory sells them.They are longer than the standard barrel. There are p22 kits that have both the match barrel and a laser,but you can order just a barrel and drop it right in for 100 dollars or so.
Also I have one of these with out a match barrel and love it. It is as accurate as I am Tons and tons of fun to shoot. I feed mine stinger CCI and it shoots it beautifully.

 

[Rookie]

I just got one!!! Accuracy isn't the best, but it is great for a plinker or for smaller kids. You want pinpoint accuracy, don't buy a p22. You want a fun gun and it fits well.

 

[JakeJ277]

Yeah the Walther isn't a great target gun. Bought one for the girlfriend to keep in her purse since she is only 5' nothing. Not great on accuracy but good enough to get a creeper away from you. I agree with Clay. The buckmark is a fun gun and the grip feels very good. Easy to keep consistent hand/body position for better groups.