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Need quick opinion on Walther P22 vs. Ruger SR22
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Texas Heat
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The P22 is $80 less up front but supposedly it only comes with one mag and an adapter has to be purchased for the suppressor. The SR22 comes with 2 mags and supposedly they are all suppressor ready. I am not sure if that second part is true as there seems to be a threaded and non threaded version. Maybe one comes with an adapter? Does anyone with the SR22 know if they are all suppressor ready?
I have no experience with the Walther.
I do own a SR22.
Took my grandson to the range last weekend and he loved the Ruger.
It's extremely reliable and will eat just about anything you feed it.
I've had it for a few years and probably put 500 rounds through it before experiencing any ftf/fte issues. Cleaned it one time and no more issues.
The Ruger comes with interchangeable grips making it the right fit for almost anyone.
Do I sound biased?
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I do own a SR22.
Took my grandson to the range last weekend and he loved the Ruger.
It's extremely reliable and will eat just about anything you feed it.
I've had it for a few years and probably put 500 rounds through it before experiencing any ftf/fte issues. Cleaned it one time and no more issues.
The Ruger comes with interchangeable grips making it the right fit for almost anyone.
Do I sound biased?
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I bought the Walther when it first came out due the feel and Walther name. What a POS!
I sold it for a large loss to a dealer at a GS that absolutely knew he was stealing it from me.
I figured they both deserved each other. I always give full disclosure, but not to that vulture.
I sold it for a large loss to a dealer at a GS that absolutely knew he was stealing it from me.
I figured they both deserved each other. I always give full disclosure, but not to that vulture.
zincwarrior
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Note there are bolt rackers for both Ruger and Browning available.
https://www.brownells.com/handgun-p...parts/bolt-rackers/index.htm?avs|Make_3=Ruger
https://www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=browning+buckmark+bolt+racker&ksubmit=y
zincwarrior
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I've owned two buck marks and two Rugers. I literally shot the Ruger until it became so old the frame cracked and internals went kerfluey. I now have an S&W Victory. Although it has a great optic sight and easy as sin to dissassemble, I cannot recommend that one.
HKShooter65
TGT Addict
Some...if not most...of people are far too prone to going crazy.
I've had the Walther. Seemed to be less well constructed of alloy...of some sort.
Sold it.
Still have the Ruger as a host for my suppressor and it's marvelous. Reliable with everything subsonic I feed it. Cycles half the time with the uber-silent CCI 710 "quiet" stuff, although I put my thumb to block the slide to make incredibly quiet.
Found...for $10 bucks at a show a Fobus Ruger SR-22 holster and heated it's distal end and flared it and I can holster the can!!!
Ruger, I believe, if worth the extra $$$.
HKS
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BigTexasOne
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The word, Browning, has come up a few times in this thread, as an owner of virtually every gun mentioned in this thread, I believe that there are two viable, reliable options. The Ruger SR-22 with the 4.5 inch barrel, or the Browning 1911-22. If the pistol is for small children or petite ladies, I think the Ruger is easier to rack and so light and easy to shoot, it's hard to beat. If they are going to grow into real shootists, which means eventually they'll own and shoot a 1911 of some description, the Browning is the perfect gateway drug. I personally love the 1911-380, it's fun, accurate, and a real 1911! The preceding statement is an opinion and not authorized or endorsed by management.
My wife says I have two faults, 1. I don't listen to her, and 2. some other shit, whatever.....
My wife says I have two faults, 1. I don't listen to her, and 2. some other shit, whatever.....
I have had the Walther P22 for 10 years or more. Mine only functions reliably with high velocity ammo. Other wise, with normal 22lr ammo, the ammo will not eject reliably.
Also, taking it apart to clean it is a major hassle. The guide rod spring is not captured so getting it back together with the slide and on the gun is not a fun task.
So, I can recommend the P22, IF you use high velocity ammo. If buying now, I would go with the SR22.
Joe
Also, taking it apart to clean it is a major hassle. The guide rod spring is not captured so getting it back together with the slide and on the gun is not a fun task.
So, I can recommend the P22, IF you use high velocity ammo. If buying now, I would go with the SR22.
Joe
Mosquito.[ducking]
FWIW, mine works perfectly. I got the good one.
FWIW, mine works perfectly. I got the good one.
NavyVet1959
Curmudgeon Extraordinaire
Of course, there's always the Ruger Mk-II (or subsequent variations). They seem to work with any ammunition that I've ever tried in them and they last *forever*.
And argument could be made that for training young / new shooters, a single action revolver or single-shot pistol is a better choice.
And argument could be made that for training young / new shooters, a single action revolver or single-shot pistol is a better choice.
I owned the Walther and it was a great little shooter. It did prefer the more expensive ammo. It was holding a gun up in front of my face knowing that it had a Pot Metal slide that I could not get past. It's made now by a toy company. If I were to choose today, it would be the Ruger.
But the Walther looked so cool in fake blue carbon with a M-16 flash hider mounted. Alas it was all just for looks.
But the Walther looked so cool in fake blue carbon with a M-16 flash hider mounted. Alas it was all just for looks.
Had a P22 for a while. It worked OK. The sights were cheap plastic, which was a turnoff. The ergonomics were good. I just never warmed up to it. Sold it, bought a SR22 for my daughter. I liked it so much I bought one for myself. Same good ergonomics, better sights, feels like quality.
The P22 has ALWAYS been made by a toy company. The P22 was introduced in 2002 and it, as well as the PPQ .22 have always been made in Arnsberg, at Umarex, the toy and replica gun company that bought Walther in 1993.
Antler mark = made at the Walther factory in Ulm, and proofed in Ulm:
Three crowns in a shield: made at the Umarex factory in Arnsberg and proofed in Cologne:
Yes, that's a S&W M&P 22. Walther made them, in their toy factory.
Texas Heat
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Thanks for the good info, gentlemen. Trying to find a SR22 with a threaded barrel in stock has been a pain. I guess I'll have to make my first gun order online. Now I have to find a FFL that will still make the price worth it.
Texas Heat
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I usually hit grabagun.com for best prices on miscellaneous items. Their gun prices seem lowest usually if you haven't checked them out. Buds always seems to bother me with their "cash" prices as opposed to paying with a card like every other site does.
