walther p22 User Guide
Operating instructions
Semi-Automatic pistol
P22
Cal. .22l.r.
slide
muzzle
frontsight
rear sight
hammer
manual
safety
slide stop
backstrap
magazine
grip
magazine catch
trigger
takedown lever
manual
safety
extractor
mounting rail
barrel
trigger lock
stabilizer
USA
Loaded chamber
indicator
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Always bear in mind: Keep your finger away
from the trigger unless you really intend to
fire. Always keep your weapon pointing in a
safe direction so that you and others cannot
be endangered.
Do not use force when disassembling or assembling
your weapon. A gun can only be safe as long as it is in a
flawless technical condition.
Incorrect handling and lack of maintenance may lead to
malfunctions and reduced safety of the weapon.
Always be aware of possible risks from dropping your
pistol or from corrosion or other external influences. In
such cases, have your weapon inspected by a competent gunsmith before using it again.
Unauthorized modifications to the mechanism, damages
caused by the application of force and modifications
effected by third parties will lead to the manufacturer not
to assume any liability. Only an authorized and qualified
gunsmith is allowed to work on a gun.
Table of contents page
Components.............................................................1
General...................................................................2
Operation of safeties...................................................3-4
Inspections ....................................................................5
Loading the pistol...........................................................6
Insertion of the first cartridge......................................6
Firing........................................................................7
Decocking the hammer...............................................7
Pistol with empty magazine............................................7
Unloading the pistol....................................................8
Disassembly and reassembly of the pistol...............8
Adaptation of the grip.................................................9
Sights.....................................................................9
Changing the barrel.....................................................10
Cleaning.......................................................................11
Storage.........................................................................12
Repairs ...................................................................12
Warranty ......................................................................12
Technical data........................................................13
Parts/exploded view................................................14/15
Special accessories.....................................................16
Important instructions for the use of firearms
It should be remembered that even the safest gun is potentially dangerous to you and others when it is not properly
handled.
First of all read and understand the operating instructions
and learn how the weapon works and is to be
handled.Always treat an unloaded weapon as if it were
loaded.
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3. Drop safety (automatic internal safety)
The drop safety (firing pin safety) is only disengaged when the trigger is pulled. If, after a fall, the hammer was released,
then the firing pin would not be activated.
1. Manual safety
To engage the safety, turn the safety lever, as shown in
fig. 1, to the lower position.
2. Trigger lock
The enclosed key is used to lock the trigger
mechanism of the P 22. Without the key it is
impossible to disengage the safety. Use this feature to prevent unauthorized persons from using
your weapon.
Operation of the safeties (safety devices)
CAUTION: It should be made a common habit to leave the manual safety engaged until you really intend to fire.
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safety engaged
fig. 1
fig. 2
safety
disengaged
pistol ready
to fire
fig. 3
fig. 4
safety engaged safety
disengaged
pistol ready
to fire
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CAUTION:
All safety devices of the weapon are mechanical safeties, and the shooter is the only one who can engage and
disengage these safeties.
NEVER RELY SOLELY ON MECHANICAL SAFETIES - always be extremely careful and avoid situations which
could lead to an accident.
5. Loaded chamber indicator
A small slot in the upper part of the slide allows for an
inspection of the chamber to see if a cartridge has been
loaded (fig. 5).
4. Magazine safety
Without the magazine inserted, the magazine safety of the P 22 prevents a round to be fired. Acartridge in the chamber
cannot be ignited.
Always inspect the chamber of your pistol after the magazine has been removed from the gun. Make sure
that no cartridge is left in the chamber after the safety has been engaged.
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fig. 5
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Inspections before use
Make sure that the pistol is unloaded (chamber cleared, barrel clear of any obstructions, magazine empty) for
inspection and that the safety is engaged.
Functional inspection
1. Remove the magazine, retract the slide. After the slide has been released, the mainspring must press the slide fully
forward.
2. Insert the empty magazine, retract the slide. The slide must be caught in its rearmost position.
3. Remove the magazine, slightly retract the slide. After the slide has been released, the mainspring must press the slide
fully forward.
4. To decock the gun, insert the empty magazine, hold the hammer with your thumb, pull the trigger and let the hammer
slowly travel forward.
5. Insert the empty magazine, fully retract the slide. The slide must be caught in its rearmost position.
6. Press down the slide stop. The mainspring must press the slide fully forward. Decock the hammer.
7. Remove the magazine, pull the trigger. The hammer must not fall.
Make sure that the pistol is unloaded (chamber and barrel must be clear) after use, that the magazine is empty
and that the safety is engaged. Decock the hammer.
Inspection after use
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Loading the pistol
Engage safety.
Press magazine catch and remove empty magazine (fig. 6). Use the side-mounted button to
press the follower down and insert a cartridge under the magazine lips (fig. 7). Do not use
force. Damaged magazine lips will cause malfunctions and will render the weapon useless.
Tap the back of the loaded magazine against the palm of your hand. Properly positioned
cartridges inside the magazine help to prevent stoppages. When a magazine is to be emptied,
remove the cartridges one after the other by pushing them to the front side of the magazine.
Push the loaded magazine into the magazine well until the magazine catch locks it.
Loading the chamber with the first cartridge
Pick up the gun with your shooting hand, hold it at an angle of approx. 45 degrees and point
the muzzle in a safe direction. Use other hand to retract slide. release slide. The slide travels
forward and inserts the first round into the chamber, the hammer is now cocked.
Leave the safety engaged until you really intend to fire.
CAUTION! Your gun is now ready to fire. Regard safety instructions, keep
shooting finger away from trigger until you really intend to fire.
If you do not fire your gun immediately after loading it, decock hammer.
CAUTION: Read and understand the operating instructions thoroughly before you
load your gun.
Malfunction may occur when ammunition with low propellent charge is fired.
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fig. 6
fig. 7
fig. 8
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