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| Walther P22 | |
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| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin |  Germany |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Carl Walther GmbH |
| Produced | 2002–present |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 159 mm |
| Barrel length | 87 mm |
| Width | 29 mm |
| Height | 114 mm |
| Cartridge | .22 Long Rifle |
| Caliber | 5.59 mm |
| Action | Blowback |
| Muzzle velocity | 290 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 30-50 meters |
| Feed system | 10-round detachablebox magazine |
| Sights | Adjustableopen sights |
TheWalther P22 is asemi-automatic pistol chambered for.22 Long Rifle (5.59 mmCaliber)rimfire ammunition. Manufactured byCarl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen, it was introduced in 2002 and has become very popular amongshooting sports. It is distributed by the American gun company Walther America, associated withSmith & Wesson.
The P22 may be fireddouble action at about 11 pounds-force (49 N), and operates as asingle action with slightly more than 4 pounds-force (18 N).[1] The P22 operates byblowback energy from the motion of thecartridge case as it is pushed to the rear by expanding gas created by the ignition of thepropellant charge.[2] The action will not open until the projectile has left the barrel and the pressures have dropped to safe levels. The gun will not cycle efficiently unlesshigh velocity .22 (5.59 mm) rounds are used.
