description Walther P22 Overview
The Walther P22 is a compact semi-automatic pistol chambered for the .22 Long Rifle rimfire cartridge. Its external styling and controls resemble those of larger modern service pistols, but its low-recoil chambering makes it primarily suitable for recreational shooting and firearms training. The design uses a conventional blowback action and has been produced in several barrel and configuration variants.
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What caliber and action does the Walther P22 use?
The Walther P22 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered for .22 Long Rifle. Walther's catalog lists double-action and single-action operation with a 10-round magazine. [Walther catalog](https://carlwalther.com/pdfs/defense_catalog_e_04.pdf)
How does the standard Walther P22 differ from the P22 Target?
The standard P22 has an 87 mm, or 3.4-inch, barrel, while the P22 Target uses a 127 mm, or 5-inch, barrel. Both catalogued versions use .22 Long Rifle and a 10-round magazine. [Walther catalog](https://carlwalther.com/pdfs/defense_catalog_e_04.pdf)
What makes the Walther P22 compact?
The standard catalog specification lists the P22 at 159 mm long and 29 mm wide. Its compact polymer-frame design keeps the pistol much smaller than full-size service-pistol models while retaining familiar controls. [Walther catalog](https://carlwalther.com/pdfs/defense_catalog_e_04.pdf)
What user-adjustable features does the Walther P22 have?
The P22 has interchangeable backstraps, ambidextrous controls, an adjustable rear sight, and interchangeable front sights. Walther's catalog also lists a loaded-chamber indicator, magazine disconnect, and trigger safety. [Walther catalog](https://carlwalther.com/pdfs/defense_catalog_e_04.pdf)
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