Walther G22

Infobox Weapon
name=Walther G22


caption=Walther G22
origin=flagcountry|Germany
type=Semi-automatic rifle
is_ranged=yes
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designer=Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen
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manufacturer=Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen
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weight=2.7 kg
length=720-750 mm
part_length=508 mm
width=55 mm
height=220 mm
cartridge=.22 Long Rifle
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action=Blowback
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velocity= 1070fps - 1670fps
effective range= 200 yards
max_range= 1 mile
feed=10-round detachable box magazine
sights=Adjustable iron sights

The Walther G22 is a semi-automatic rifle chambered in the popular .22 Long Rifle cartridge. It is of bullpup design and constructed of polymer and steel.

It features a reversible bolt to enable cartridge ejection from either side of the receiver, similar to the Beretta Cx4 Storm carbine. Due to the bullpup design, it cannot be fired from the off hand due to the proximity of the ejection port and bolt handle to the shooter's face. A spare magazine, held by friction, is stored inside the stock behind the magazine well.

Usage

With the right ammunition, the G-22 can achieve shot groups as small as 0.25 inches (6.4 mm) at 55 yards (50 meters), and the rifle allows for a sound suppressor to be attached. From 500 feet away it is still possible to fire accurately (especially when using a telescopic sight).

Experience has shown that the G22 typically experiences feeding problems with high velocity ammunition, because the bolt assembly is not quite heavy enough, and is thrown back too vigorously, often rebounding into the casing still being ejected from the narrow ejection port.A new version has been released which has solved the above problems and can fire high velocity rounds without malfaction.

The G-22 is generally used for civilian informal practice, and it comes in two colors, black and camo green.Walther also makes a variable power 3-9 x 40 mil-dot scope which can be used to make longer-range shots. Three Weaver rail mounts are present on the G22: the top handle scope mount, a small mount just below the muzzle intended for a Walther-produced laser sight, and a longer mount under the forend for bipods, flashlights, etc.

External links

* [http://www.carl-walther.info/dev2/index.php?company=walther&lang=EN&content=products&hid=2&uid=3 Official G22 page]
* [http://www.waltheramerica.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=13152&storeId=10002&categoryId=43805&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=43326&top_category=43326 Walther America - G22 Rifle]
* [http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BQY/is_12_50/ai_n6275758 Guns Magazine review of the G-22]