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]
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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]
I heard they're pretty picky with ammo. CCI mini mags work best I think.
Try using different ammo. I have heard that they can be picky sometimes but only on the older models.
This, For some reason, mine has no appetite for "premium" ammo. But, will throw the lead out of bulk Remington all day.Quote:
Originally Posted by al-x
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
Ive never heard of different ammo failing to load into the chamber though, is this what your guys' are doing with different ammo too?
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.
Mine eats anything
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.
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Originally Posted by BPTactical
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.