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Nevertheless, don’t let these great features distract you from the P22’s superior slide serrations. Besides for throwing on a convenient Picatinny rail and loaded chamber viewport, Walther also incorporated a revolutionary external slide stop that locks back after emptying a magazine. Going back to the top of the gun, the P22’s slide is loaded with premium components to ensure its top-grade Walther performance. Walther positioned the P22’s instinctive, ambidextrous mag release right where the trigger guard meets the grip for quick and easy operation. Furthermore, if you take a closer look at the trigger guard you’ll notice something unusual. Although I’m not a huge fan of single actions, it’s hard not to at least appreciate the 11 lb. Moving upwards, the P22 features the increasingly-popular DA/SA trigger that is common for Walther handguns. As an added bonus, they also incorporated interchangeable back straps to give P22 owners that custom-feel everyone wants. To accomplish this impressive feat, Walther integrated a cross-directional grip surface that fits intuitively to the shooter’s hand. Great Grip Surface & Interchangeable Backstrap I initially assumed that these grips would be uncomfortable for my big hands, but I was surprised to feel that they are great for virtually any size hand, especially with the finger rest on the extended mag. For instance, after first picking up the P22, I couldn’t help but notice how comfortable the grips were. Overall, so many of the features on these Walthers are huge performance boosters and handling enhancers. In addition to providing lightning-fast target acquisition, the PP22 low-profile sights are also windage adjustable. These 3-dot polymer sights are the perfect complement to the already highly-modernized pistol. One of the first things I noticed about the P22 was its sight system, especially since the PPK’s was a major disappointment. Walther developed the P22 in 2002 as a revolutionary low bore axis, modern handgun that ultimately became one of the first ergonomic polymer-framed.

External Slide Stop: Slide locks back on empty magazine.I could already tell at first glance that the P22 was not your run-of-the-mill Rimfire pistol.

Front and Rear Slide Serrations: Non-slip surface to operate the slide.

Loaded Chamber Viewport: Quick status inspection.

Paddle-Style Ambidextrous Magazine Release Lever: Fast, no-look magazine changes.

Decocker Function Safety: lets hammer down into double action mode when put on safe.

Captured Recoil Spring: Makes re-assembly simple and hassle-free.

Intuitive Safety Design: Red means ready to fire.

Picatinny Style Accessory Rail: Mounts optional flashlight or laser.

Non-slip cross-directional grip surface for better control with interchangeable backstraps.

Signature Walther Ergonomics: Comfortable shape.

Double/Single Action Trigger: 11 lb trigger pull for double action.

As a stylish, fun gun to own, the P22 is at home on the shooting range, around the camp or in a museum of modern art. This created a new movement in the design of contemporary rimfire handguns … and an explosion of imitators. Walther adapted the tactical styling and Performance Design concepts from their centerfire handguns and applied them to the. Make no mistake about it, whether you are shooting for fun or defense, the P22 is all business for shooters of all ages. The contemporary, tactical style of the P22, now featuring a captured recoil spring and decocker built into the safety, lends to the overall appeal of this accurate, easy-to-operate and fun to shoot.