walther p22 problems

[Prometheus]

Any one had p22 problems? I just picked up one here and it stovepipes, and falure to feeds. tried different mags no change, using win super x .22, multiple shooters, looks in good condition.

[Lex_Luthor]

I heard they're pretty picky with ammo. CCI mini mags work best I think.

[SouthPaw]

Try using different ammo. I have heard that they can be picky sometimes but only on the older models.

[Marlin]

I heard they're pretty picky with ammo. CCI mini mags work best I think.

This, For some reason, mine has no appetite for "premium" ammo. But, will throw the lead out of bulk Remington all day.

[El Caballo Loco]

They are really picky! Mine eats the Remington Gold Bullets just fine but doesn't like a lot of other stuff. Make sure you check out the P22 bible as well!

http://www.freespeech.com/1917-1911M_P22_bible.pdf

[Prometheus]

Ive never heard of different ammo failing to load into the chamber though, is this what your guys' are doing with different ammo too?

[El Caballo Loco]

Yup. As said before, these things can be picky! I had all sorts of problems and started trying out the Remy bulk and my problems went away. Went back to some of the other stuff and the problems came back.

I believe a lot of it depends on what and how the firearm was broken in as well. Mine was bought used so I couldn't tell you about how it was broken in.

What works for someones may not work for others as well.

Another hopefully helpful linky - http://www.spentbrass.com/pistol/walther/p22/ammo.php

To answer your question as accurately as possible - I was getting FTEs, DFs, and FTFs.

[Gunner]

Mine eats anything

[BPTactical]

Make sure it is immaculately clean and lubed with a quality lube. Check the condition of the chamber looking for any burrs from dry firing or anything else that can hinder feeding. One thing a lot of folks don't realize is these little fellers are sensitive to technique-no limp wristing.
Buy 50 round boxes of different ammo till you find something it likes for a diet.
That being said IMHO these and the SIG Mosquito are abhorrent little pistols.
If I want a semi 22 pistola the Ruger MKII-III would be my only choice.

[relichunter]

Make sure it is immaculately clean and lubed with a quality lube. Check the condition of the chamber looking for any burrs from dry firing or anything else that can hinder feeding. One thing a lot of folks don't realize is these little fellers are sensitive to technique-no limp wristing.
Buy 50 round boxes of different ammo till you find something it likes for a diet.
That being said IMHO these and the SIG Mosquito are abhorrent little pistols.
If I want a semi 22 pistola the Ruger MKII-III would be my only choice.

Exactly +! I bought one new about 7 years ago. Ergos were great and it looked cool. Shot cheap walmart ammo fine but had to be perfectly clean (which is impossible with cheap ammo). I sold mine and converted to the Ruger MKII. I have now owned 3 MKIIs and have never had any problem. Also the MKII and MKIII are built a lot stronger. When you take the walther apart it has some pretty cheap looking stamped steel pieces.