Walther SP22 2M Description:
Designed for sports shooting, the SP22 offers various expansion options through a four-model family. Also, each SP22 model is chambered in .22 LR and offers a variety of accessories for all levels of sports shooting. The SP22 pistol used a high-strength aluminum, and all internal components used steel.
The first thing to get your attention when you look at the Walther SP22 will likely be the cocking levers on each side of the forward part of the slide/barrel housing. The housing will be the second thing that piques your interest. Unlike most semi-automatic pistols, where slide operation occurs externally, the slide on the SP22 is contained inside an aluminum housing. Externally, the right and left cocking levers are all that move.
Also, the cocking levers may initially be distracting. While they may complicate holstering, they do simplify the operation of the slide when chambering a round from a new magazine or when clearing the handgun. They also make the slide very easy to operate from the underside with your non-shooting hand. And the external cocking levers were functional and convenient.
In addition, the SP22 was the location and operation of the safety. It is positioned directly above the trigger and easily disengaged with the trigger finger and engaged with the thumb of the non-shooting hand if you’re a right-handed shooter. It is a bit unorthodox but very easy to operate.
Considering how well the Walther SP22 shoots, its modular construction and the wide array of available options and accessories, this may be one of, if not the most versatile .22 LR pistol available. With this one’s design and accuracy, however, it shouldn’t be long until it finds its way to the firing line in competitions. The SP22 in its standard configuration, with or without the addition of one or more of the available accessories, should do a good job at any of these tasks.
Key Features of This Walther SP22 2M:
- Designed for sport and competition shooting.
- A composite receiver.
- High-strength aluminum housing.
- All-steel internal components.
Comes With:
- Magazines x 2
- Case
- User Manual
