walther p22 problems

[Prometheus]

Any one had p22 problems? I just picked up one here and it stovepipes, and falure to feeds. tried different mags no change, using win super x .22, multiple shooters, looks in good condition.[Bang]

[Lex_Luthor]

I heard they're pretty picky with ammo. CCI mini mags work best I think.

[SouthPaw]

Try using different ammo. I have heard that they can be picky sometimes but only on the older models.

[Marlin]

I heard they're pretty picky with ammo. CCI mini mags work best I think.

This, For some reason, mine has no appetite for "premium" ammo. But, will throw the lead out of bulk Remington all day.

[El Caballo Loco]

They are really picky! Mine eats the Remington Gold Bullets just fine but doesn't like a lot of other stuff. Make sure you check out the P22 bible as well!

http://www.freespeech.com/1917-1911M_P22_bible.pdf

[Prometheus]

Ive never heard of different ammo failing to load into the chamber though, is this what your guys' are doing with different ammo too?

[El Caballo Loco]

Yup. As said before, these things can be picky! I had all sorts of problems and started trying out the Remy bulk and my problems went away. Went back to some of the other stuff and the problems came back.

I believe a lot of it depends on what and how the firearm was broken in as well. Mine was bought used so I couldn't tell you about how it was broken in.

What works for someones may not work for others as well.

Another hopefully helpful linky - http://www.spentbrass.com/pistol/walther/p22/ammo.php

To answer your question as accurately as possible - I was getting FTEs, DFs, and FTFs.

[Gunner]

Mine eats anything

[BPTactical]

Make sure it is immaculately clean and lubed with a quality lube. Check the condition of the chamber looking for any burrs from dry firing or anything else that can hinder feeding. One thing a lot of folks don't realize is these little fellers are sensitive to technique-no limp wristing.
Buy 50 round boxes of different ammo till you find something it likes for a diet.
That being said IMHO these and the SIG Mosquito are abhorrent little pistols.
If I want a semi 22 pistola the Ruger MKII-III would be my only choice.

[relichunter]

Make sure it is immaculately clean and lubed with a quality lube. Check the condition of the chamber looking for any burrs from dry firing or anything else that can hinder feeding. One thing a lot of folks don't realize is these little fellers are sensitive to technique-no limp wristing.
Buy 50 round boxes of different ammo till you find something it likes for a diet.
That being said IMHO these and the SIG Mosquito are abhorrent little pistols.
If I want a semi 22 pistola the Ruger MKII-III would be my only choice.


Exactly +! I bought one new about 7 years ago. Ergos were great and it looked cool. Shot cheap walmart ammo fine but had to be perfectly clean (which is impossible with cheap ammo). I sold mine and converted to the Ruger MKII. I have now owned 3 MKIIs and have never had any problem. Also the MKII and MKIII are built a lot stronger. When you take the walther apart it has some pretty cheap looking stamped steel pieces.

[Great-Kazoo]

I have 3K both suppressed and standard bbl. IF they are not cleaned and lubed you will have issues. My best investment was buying an ultra sonic cleaner, especially running suppressed rimfire.
Fed bulk pack, brown box fed Auto Match, white box, the 335 boxes of remington. CCI blaser and remington sub sonics all work well in the 2 i have. YMMV

[johngraves2]

i only have problems after about 500 rounds or so (when it is dirty). i have all walther mags, some have the finger grip and some dont, can use remington ammo or anything else, no issues. I just have to keep it clean.

[villageidiot]

+1 Remington bulk pack

Unreliable ammo + unreliable gun = bang every time

I just don't get it

[SA Friday]

Ok... I have a P22 and the kids shoot it a lot. I shoot federal bulk pack hollow points and CCI mini mag ammo. Both have worked fine for me.

rem 22 LR is netorious for too much wax on the bullet and loose fitting bullets. I have seen a lot of guns puke on those things. If you have any wax built up in the chamber or feed ramp, it will puke.

The last bulk pack of Win 22 HPs I looked at were pretty waxie and had fairly inconsistent hollow points. I sell ammo at walmart 5 times a week. I see a LOT of 22 rounds.

Lastly, clean and lube the gun. It wants lube on the rails. Don't put that sissy rem oil, CLP or other thin garbage on it. Put motor oil or ATF fluid on the rails. I'm partial to synthetic 10w30 myself. DON'T get lube into the safety selector or hammber block mechanisms. Too much oil in it and the safety can flip to safe during the recoil of shooting. Keep it dry and it will work fine.

[SA Friday]

+1 Remington bulk pack

Unreliable ammo + unreliable gun = bang every time

I just don't get it

Not every gun and not every box of factory ammo are made equal. There are variances in manufacture, especially in the arena of 22LR firearms.

BTW, karma is a bitch. Careful what you throw out there. Next thing you know, your gun will help you 'get it'.

[Prometheus]

good advice from all

[Great-Kazoo]

Ok... I have a P22 and the kids shoot it a lot. I shoot federal bulk pack hollow points and CCI mini mag ammo. Both have worked fine for me.

rem 22 LR is netorious for too much wax on the bullet and loose fitting bullets. I have seen a lot of guns puke on those things. If you have any wax built up in the chamber or feed ramp, it will puke.

The last bulk pack of Win 22 HPs I looked at were pretty waxie and had fairly inconsistent hollow points. I sell ammo at walmart 5 times a week. I see a LOT of 22 rounds.

Lastly, clean and lube the gun. It wants lube on the rails. Don't put that sissy rem oil, CLP or other thin garbage on it. Put motor oil or ATF fluid on the rails. I'm partial to synthetic 10w30 myself. DON'T get lube into the safety selector or hammber block mechanisms. Too much oil in it and the safety can flip to safe during the recoil of shooting. Keep it dry and it will work fine.

It is amazing the cost of syn motor oil vs. " firearm specific" oil and how well the syn works. I'm about out of my qt after who knows how long.
All my 22 pistols work well using it as a lube, just a light drop on each rail keeps them going.

[sroz]

I'm surprised to hear about these being finicky. Walther did have to revamp their mags several years ago, so if you have the old mags that could be part of it. You should be able to google it and get the part number for the improved mags. If you can't find it, let me know and I'll get into my safe and get the info to you. I've owned 4 of these and other than the first which had the old mags, they have all functioned great with all ammo from CCI to any bulk to Remington subsonic.

[Great-Kazoo]

I'm surprised to hear about these being finicky. Walther did have to revamp their mags several years ago, so if you have the old mags that could be part of it. You should be able to google it and get the part number for the improved mags. If you can't find it, let me know and I'll get into my safe and get the info to you. I've owned 4 of these and other than the first which had the old mags, they have all functioned great with all ammo from CCI to any bulk to Remington subsonic.

PN: 265 93 44-8 stainless 10rd mag

[yosemite]

the one I had had a definite liking for Stingers, clean or dirty, but my old standard model eats about anything