Walther P22 magazine release

[Jupiter]

I have a question about the P22 magrelease. As it's oddly placed (not a button, and more inset than button mag releases) and a bit hard to press quickly during a fast reload, what's the best way to press it? Do I use my thumb, or one of my fingers?

[sierratangofoxtrotunion]

I like using my right thumb to engage it. It's just the right position for it. Watch it though when shooting, if your trigger finger is in just the right spot, it can hit the mag release during recoil.

[Jon]

I use my index finger to engage the mag release. I guess I'm used to this method with my P2000, so it carried over.

I do it because I have to adjust my grip to use my thumbs. Using my index finger is much faster.

[Jupiter]

I use my index finger to engage the mag release. I guess I'm used to this method with my P2000, so it carried over.

I do it because I have to adjust my grip to use my thumbs. Using my index finger is much faster.

That does seem to be a good way of doing it, though it takes a bit of practice to be able to move only the index finger and not the rest of your fingers while doing it.

[zefflyn]

I use the middle finger of my strong hand. I point my trigger finger straight, then push the lever downward with my middle finger.

That's how I do it on the P7 and USP, too.

[ivanimal]

I use my thumb to hold another gun because my p22 has jammed again!

[Jon]

Har, har, ivanimal.