P22 Walther problem at range | lookin fer input

[nooneyouknow]

I bought a used Walther P22 to add to my HK 45. I got a chance to try it at the range today.

It had at least one jam on every pass through except one. On at least 1 firing, possibly 2, I think the jacket broke and I got 'blow back' in the face. Strong smell of powder, slight sting, etc. On the last one when I looked into the chamber the cartridge was jammed into the barrel and I tried to manually remove the round. The 'flat part' of the round was at least partially broken away from the rest of the jacket and came completely apart from the jacket. I presume the rest of the jacket is stuck in the barrel; another round will not pass into the barrel. I stopped trying to use the firearm at this point.

I have toyed with the idea of trying to clean it out myself. But as I've said several times recently and will probably continue to do so, I am very new to this whole thing. The gun is still in the 30 day 'warranty' for a used gun from the shop. I am thinking the best approach here is to take it back and say they need to do something about this. Like I said, this jamming issue began upon use. But I am wondering, should I have the outlook that this is some defective gun they sold me and the problem existed while it was on the shelf. I'm not sure what to make of it.

On the other hand, the HK 45 USP, also used from the same place is a dream, I love it. I am sure everyone will love to hear I'm actually starting to hit the target now, LOL.

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[uxo2]

What ammo were you using?

You can remove the cartridge with a brass Dowell.
No steel picks.

Is your P22 brand spanking new?
Some early models had issues that could
be rectified with the P22 bible.

[asabino]

From what I've researched, CCi's are predominately the only ammo that is compatible with the P22. Just bought the P22 last month and shot the pistol last night. YUP! CCi's are the favored ammo. Used various ammos, all had many issues. Very frustrating! CCi's will be the only ammo I use.

Additionally, call Walther. My P22 has a lifetime warranty. Yours may also have the same warranty. Can't hurt to ask.

[Oceanbob]

From what I've researched, CCi's are predominately the only ammo that is compatible with the P22. Just bought the P22 last month and shot the pistol last night. YUP! CCi's are the favored ammo. Used various ammos, all had many issues. Very frustrating! CCi's will be the only ammo I use.

Additionally, call Walther. My P22 has a lifetime warranty. Yours may also have the same warranty. Can't hurt to ask.

This^^^^^

CCI is the only ammo for the P22.

[Gun Kraft]

P22s can be great plinkers, but only after they've been broken in, worked on, or both. Google P22 bible for pointers on simple things you can do to make them function more reliably. That and high velocity 22s should get you consistent operation.

[Dutch3]

I have a P22 I bought new last month. The first time I shot it, I used CCI Mini Mags. I had several FTF in the first few mags I ran through it, but things smoothed out the more I shot it. I put 200 rounds through it that day.

Interestingly, there was a guy next to us at the range who also had a brand new P22, was also using Mini Mags and was experiencing the same issues.

I shot it again last week, this time using Federal blue box bulk ammo. It worked reasonably well, although I did experience a few FTF.

I would also like to know what ammo the OP was using.

[Joe Blowitup]

I have been force feeding mine ammo that it doesn't really like and it has been getting better. It loves mini mag but also runs some bulk ammo with no problems. Seems the more you shoot it the better it gets.

[nooneyouknow]

What ammo were you using?
1) cheap 22 i bought at a 'gun show'
2) Velocity 22 I bought where I bought the gun
3) Velocity 22 I bought at an ammo shop

You can remove the cartridge with a brass Dowell.
No steel picks.

Is your P22 brand spanking new?
No, bought used.
Some early models had issues that could
Unfortunately this one came with no manual.
be rectified with the P22 bible.

out of quote 3

[nooneyouknow]

Thanks all guys I'm going to get it cleaned up and go CCI.

[nooneyouknow]

I have a P22 I bought new last month. The first time

I would also like to know what ammo the OP was using.

Armscor cheap brick I bought at a gun show. I'm not using these again. CCI 50 package high velocity. And I did buy some shot shell 22lr for novelty. Only put a few through. THese did not jam.

[Pinto]

P22s can be great plinkers, but only after they've been broken in, worked on, or both. Google P22 bible for pointers on simple things you can do to make them function more reliably. That and high velocity 22s should get you consistent operation.

^ This - the P22 Bible has been around for some time solving known problems. It provides proven and easy fixes for this pistol.

Search for "P22 Bible"

[davegonewild]

You should probably just get a better 22 pistol

[Falstaff]

Armscor cheap brick I bought at a gun show. I'm not using these again. CCI 50 package high velocity. And I did buy some shot shell 22lr for novelty. Only put a few through. THese did not jam.

With 22 shot shells, I get 100% failure to eject in both my p22's, ruger mkiii, and sig mosquito. How/what kind did you get shot shells to work?? (I'm thinking that if shot shells work in your p22 that means maybe theres something wrong because they shouldn't.

[Gun Kraft]

You should probably just get a better 22 pistol

"Better" is a relative term. The P22 has one of the smallest grip frames, which is great for smaller hands. Once you can get it to function reliably, you're golden. It would be nice if it did that out of the box (and isn't it great we expect that as the norm nowadays?) but it doesn't take much to get there.