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I bought one of these. Took it out and fired 130 rounds of Maxi Mags, 50 rounds of critical defense, and 150 rounds of 30gr Vmax. No problems at all and very accurate! I also have the pmr30 and the M&P 22 mag....the Walther is my current favorite.
Man, Im glad to see this, I love shooting my PMR 30, its crazy accurate, but feeding issues are common, if you put several layers of painters tape across the magazine notch to increase its size it holds the mag tighter and "almost" eliminates failure to feed. Almost. Instead of several per magazine, you get one per several magazines. I love 22 Mag in a semi auto, looks like I'm trading the PMR on this tomorrow to give one a try!
Really excited about this pistol. Walther has made a great product. I always surprised there wasn’t many 22 mag pistols or rifles out there. Glad they made it
Great review! I have had my WMP for 3 months now. WHAT AN AWESOME BEAUTIFUL SPIT FIRE PISTOL!! This little BEAST will eat just about any ammo on the market. Very reliable solid engineering on this pistol. I have been very pleased with mine.
Fantastic video...great platform. Sending this video to a friend that wanted a .22 mag pistol, but I talked him out of it for the same reasons you mentioned.
What a nice pistol, the fact it cycles reliably with 30 grains even with a red dot bolted on the all aluminum sturdy looking slide is pretty amazing really. Walther seemingly out did itself here, I want one too lol!
FYI.....After watching your review I happened to stop by my LGS while running errands and I asked if they had one in stock. They did and I handled it, looked at it, etc. It wouldn't let go! So I just had to take it home with me! Can't wait to take it to the range, see how it shoots, and take it rabbit and squirrel hunting. Thank you for such an excellent review.
Based on so many positive reviews and my love of 22 WMR I went ahead and bought a Walther WMP. It cycled flawlessly (CCI 40 gr.), had negligible recoil and a unique mag release(s) however on the downside I quickly noticed that the seriously wide grip required to accommodate the 22 WMR length required that i alter my usual pistol grip to allow my trigger finger to reach the trigger sufficiently. I have average size hands and was able to adjust to this but knew that for EDC or for someone with small hands this wouldn't work too well. This is one helluva big piece for the caliber. The other downside is the rear sight which is notched too wide relative to the front side; let's hope that some aftermarket vendor comes up with a solution soon. Perhaps Walther figured that most buyers would disregard the stock rear sight and invest in a red dot anyway. I've heard that the stock front sight cannot be co-witnessed with a red dot but if that could be addressed the pistols accuracy would be first rate That said it's light years better than the 22 WMR pistol offerings of either KelTec or RIA both of which I owned in the last few years but jettisoned off fairly quickly.
New item on the shopping list. I've always liked the .22 Magnum cartridge, but have only used it in rifles. This is very positive sounding .22 Magnum candidate in a semi-automatic pistol so I'm pretty stoked about it. Thanks fro the great review on this unit.
Most don't know it but a .22 mag spent case filled with a pyro and a long rifle spent case with a fuse makes a nice firecracker. L.R. case slides nice inside the Mag case. You don't want to hold these though,and you should take cover.....
22 magnum is a poor bugout choice, it has half the thorniley stopping power of an average 9mm. Go ahead and bugout with 22 mag but are you really going to shoot an aggressive bear with it?
My door pocket pistol in my truck is a Walther .22 LR and never fails ! Blends in well with all the other crap I have in there and basically I'm the only one that knows it's there .
Even you don't brag about it, you are a great shot. Enough though you don't hit the target you are shooting at. I am always amazed at your reviews of .22LR & 22 Magnum pistols. I value you opinion a lot when choosing a pistol I would like to shoot or own.
Great video! I'm a huge fan of .22 rifles, pistols, revolvers...and the round in particular. I have one revolver that is a .22 mag. It looks like with the new punch round Federal has made this a possible CC caliber after all. I'll really be interested in the video you have with that new round. Thanks for the great vids, 22plinkster.
It's about time the Pmr30 got some competition. This gun looks amazing and seems more reliable, but needs more ammo capacity like the Pmr30. At least 22 Rnds .
I bought one of these recently and I learned that I only shoot 40 grain rounds. They don’t cycle well with light bullets. Cci or Speer seem to work best. Most 40 grain work great. Love this gun and it’s very accurate
It's not mag release with "a paddle like an H&K" it a paddle like a Walther. The paddle magazine release was Walther's before the simpletons complained they couldn't figure out how to release it.
Cool Man . I Hope They Sell Those In California Or I Guess I Have to Move From This TERRIBLE State To Get One . 22 is my favorite round to shoot . 22 mag is powerful enough to get many jobs done .
We bailed 1 1/2 years ago, great decision for us. I did see where they Walther is offering 10 rd mags, however I'd still be surprised if it made the unconstitutional CA "roster".
I love love love 22 wm . I have a plethora of fire arms that run this ammo. Think of it as a low power 223 . It is the VW beetle of ammo. It may not be fancy or pretty but it will work every time and you can rely on it to get you home, put food on the table and get you out of a jam . The fire ball you get from 22wm is the best part. My Ruger single six ( polished of course 😏) will launch a fire ball 8 inches out the barrel, it's just wicked 😈
Bought one after watching your video. Was excited after watching this within 15 minutes i located one via internet and phone call I bought one. Was all excited!!! It's a dud. Mine is heading back to Walther. Finally shot it yesterday. I had Failures to feed, failures to fire, one light strike with a round not igniting, and non stop jamming for the first 125 rounds of CCi 40 grain HPs milk carton ammo I fed it. I also had 2 failures to eject. I tried both magazines. They both can loosely move up and down a good 1/4" which imo is 99%.of the problem. The failures to eject and a light primer strike is definitely other issues going on with it.. I cleaned all the plastic buffering that walther used to buffer the parts before I shot it. Walther must sponsor your channel. This pistol will be off the market in no time as well if most of them are like mine. I also installed a venom on it. On my 4th venom. The first three had extra dots a quarter inch away from the main dot that stay lit when the venom is powered off.
I called yesterday to asked where my pistol was again since a week has gone by. I was told now that I don’t need a barrel and nothing is wrong with my pistol. Walther said they tested it and is sending it back as it was sent in. Got in an argument with them about the the lie of barrel and gun replacement and asked for a complete replacement as promised. I was hung hung up on and called back for for a call back from someone else higher up on the food chain . No calls back but an email showing I can return it to Walther for a refund within 30 days. I Called and was told I had to wait for it to be returned and then re rend it back in for a refund. What a joke. Walther customer service is awful. That’s my first and last Walther.
Sounds like my return has been approved. I had to call again because after filling out my 30 day return I received an email back with a fed ex return label asking to send it back in. I was told by the 3rd party return call center Walther approved the refund and I SHOULD receive a refund check in 2 to three weeks. I won’t hold my breath waiting for it.
Walther in their Service Training literature states for optimum operation, use 40gr and heavier, 1,875 - 2,200fps. CCI Maxi Mag 40gr JHP 1,875fps 'Target' and Fiocchi Shooting Dynamics 40gr JHP 1,910fps perform "Best" Solid, guality, Walther heritage is here💥🎯👍
There is no way this FPS is happening out of a 5 inch barrel l bet CCI 22 WMR Maxi Mags+V 30 grain JHP Mfg number 0059 will not go over 1500FPS out of a 5 inch barrel and it should cycle the gun being the +V is basically a +P these other 40 grain ammos mentioned would be lucky to go 1400FPS out of a 5 inch barrel probably around 1350FPS these numbers you showed are out of a 16 inch Rifle and the 22 magnum round is designed for something with at least a 6 inch barrel it will work but it will be much less effective
@@gloriamaletta8667 exactly. There is a ton of unburnt powder with 22/22wmr out of a short barrel. why federal punch 22lr 29gr is about 1000fps in a 2" barrel and approx 1500-1700fps out of a 16"+ rifle.
22 Magnum is one of my favorite cartridges of all time. Inexpensive, packs a punch, and fun. Glad to see more semi auto options coming onto the market.
I got mine this week. Finally was able to test it out on Sunday. It ran CCI maxi mag without a hitch. However I had a box of Winchester super x 22 magnum 40 gr. Hollow points and had 2 case blow the rim out of the gun. Happy I was wearing safety glasses. The first round was fine the second round blew up, and popped the mag out Did a check on the firearm looked ok desided to try the Winchester again fired one round then the second round blew the rim almost clean off. Did another safety check the gun was fine. Went back to the CCI fired 45 more round and no problems. Have you heard of this from anyone else? I'll save the Winchester for bolt action rifle till I use them up and keep them away from my Walther. You do great videos. Thanks for your time.
I just bought one and shot 3 boxes of different ammo, 50 rounds each: CCI MaxiMag, 40 grain, JHP. No misfires, every round fired. Hornady, 30 grain, JHP. 2 rounds did not load properly, re-racked and was fine. Winchester, 45 grain, JHP, no misfires either. Noticeable plume of smoke. * I read the Walther list of recommended ammo, but of course forgot what was recommended, so I got three boxes of different grain ammo to try. I have a Vortex Venom red dot mounted. There is an impressive fireball with the WMP. The guy in the lane next to me with the AR asked me afterwards what I was shooting that caused the large fireball. I didn’t think it was too loud though. Will definitely stick with 40 grain or higher. The WMP was fabulous to shoot, little to no recoil.
A 22 WMR pistol was looking very interesting and I'm pleasantly surprised that it's magazine capacity is higher than just ten. That alone makes me want to buy one. It would be even better if the barrel were threaded! Now if Bear Creek Arsenal would just produce magazines for their 22 WMR AR upper that carry more than 14 rounds, that would be two items on my wish list!
My new favorite 22 Magnum Received last week. Went to range yesterday the 4th. Put about 150 rounds through the WMP. Only one failure to fire with Federal 50 grain ammo. Also ran two mags of CCI 40 grain HP. Out of about 30 semi-auto firearms, these are the easiest to load by hand, all 15 rounds. My shooting buddy and I both have Kel-tec PMR30s. The Walther WMP shoots circles around the PMR-30. Walther hit the Bullseye with this firearm.
"Shoots circles around" in this context might not be the best choice of words for flattery. What do you mean by that? Greater accuracy? More reliable? Easier to handle? Quality appearance?
@@Fuzzybeanerizer Easier to shoot, Easier to load mags, better build quality, Red Dot ready. Only place the PMR30 comes close is accuracy. Were you able to get 30 rounds into your PMR30 magazines. 25 rounds is about it. The loaders started denting the casings after that. I have owned 3 PMR-30 pistols. Was going to give one to my Son and grandson's. decided against it. Put 2 on consignment, one sold right away. Other has been there over a year.
RANGE REPORT: I must preface by saying that about a year and a half ago I purchased a Volquartsen Scorpion in .22 WMR. I found it to be incredibly accurate, but completely unreliable. Also after Paul Harrell's comments on his experience with the PMR30, I stayed far away from it. I lost all hope in ever finding a reliable .22 WMR semi-auto pistol. I was fortunate enough to purchase a Walther WMP yesterday. I stripped it down last night and got all of the factory grease out of it. I cleaned it with Balistol. Today I took it to the range kinda holding my breath... I purposely did not take a lot of care in loading the mags (a la PMR30). I shot multiple mags of Critical Defense 45 grains and not one problem. No FTFs or FTEs. It cycled 100% and the spent casings ejected far. The accuracy was spot-on (printing holes in holes and no evidence of tumbling). For a fleeting moment I was thinking that this pistol could replace my 9mm. Anyway this was only my first outing with the WMP, but it seems to be completely reliable. Smiling ear-to-ear. If anyone is having doubts about reliability, you may just be completely surprised.
If this is as reliable as you have stated that is pretty impressive and is definitely a rarity in a semi auto rimfire. I know there is literature available from Walther that lists ammo that they tested and the results varied between manufacturers. If this platform proves to be as reliable as your individual pistol that’s a huge win for Walther
Okay, looks promising! There are at least 4 more defensive 22mag rounds that have lower flash than the normal/hunting 22mag rounds. Must test function & jel test , imo I like cci tnt for flash 💥& Hornandy defense was least flashy in my limited testing. ✌️🤟🤙
Enjoyed this video. I just saw this pistol a few days ago on a website for sale and I'm considering buying for several reasons. 1 being the paddle release and second is that it will shoot almost any weight of 22 wmr. I own a Kel-Tec PMR30 and also a CMR30. While I haven't had any problems with either of them but the only thing that bothers me about the PMR30 is that it feels like a toy. But it is one of my favorite pistols to shoot because of the 30 round magazines that also fit the CMR30. I do believe after seeing this video that I'm going to have to buy this Walther. And also as you stated in your video I know how loud my PMR30 is but I wear hearing protection so that doesn't bother me. Once again thanks for the great review of this pistol.✌🏻
The trigger on walther's hammer fired pistols are awesome. I have the creed which is hammer fired and the trigger has a crisp clean break.I am looking for this 22 magnum
I had the Rock Island 22 magnum pistol and it was a real disappointment.It wouldn;t cycle the higher grain rounds.I sent it back to the factory and when I got it back over a month later,it still wouldn't cycle those higher grain rounds,so i traded it in.So far the best 22 wmr handgun has always been a revolver.Hopefully this Walther will run well.
Wow, and I thought my phone was listening to my discussions. I just saw one for the first time at a LGS, and here Plinkster drops this video within 30 minutes? Coincidence?
WOW dave ! I have a old 22 MAG 6 shot and it packs a punch and sound to match .. Interesting vid , I may have to invest in one , I want to hold one and see one first , But I am Interested in this walther ! ENJOYED
When it comes to 22, you are my only expert. Kel-Tec P-17, Beretta M9-22, and now the WMP. I always use your Glock 44 review as an example as to why gun good reviewers cannot be sponsored by a manufacturer.
"Fire Breather" Yeah it is, and so is my RUGER Single Six with the.22 WMR cylinder - and it's loud. This pistol, in its size and power reminds me of my RUGER 57 .22 caliber 5.7 x 28 pistol.
I wish they would incorporate these magazine releases on all their pistols. I love full ambidextrous controls on every firearm as you need to be prepared to fire with either hand because you never know what situation you will be in.
Running those 30gr vmax rounds is impressive as they are rifle rounds and as is usual with 22 mag rifle ammo in a pistol half of the powder in the case is completely unburnt
I picked the WMR up today, it's my new favorite pistol. Why ? Because it does just about everything very well and the fun factor is off the charts.....Great power considering the cal, very flat shooting, nice and loud, almost NO recoil ( slight concussion blast and fireball) AND it's acceptable for a self defense caliber. This gun is a total joy to shoot, time to stock up on 22 WMR ammo lol
@@urbankyng6467 not wanting a power comparison, wanting a comparison against a gun that got "Gun of the year" honors, that happens to be in a very similar caliber.
I been a Kel Tec fan since the 32 acp p32 But everything can be improved on So who knows I might get one just to compare it to the Pmr Great video as always!
Over the years I've become a big fan of 22 mag so this will have to be my next purchase. The PMR22 I have has done well but I would prefer the feel of a real pistol for sure.
I really do like my PMR30, but I haven’t shot it enough to say I’d trust it with me life. Even though mine runs very well, and what a trigger. It feels like it’s a 2.5 lbs pull. This gun looks very impressive though, and I think I need one. I love 22WMR. Always have.
I'm thinking of buying this Walther, getting back into rimfires. I never had issues with the Kel-Tec pmr 30, except once because I didn't load the magazine correctly (a couple thousand or so rounds).
Sounds like a great pistol, so to speak. I love my p22 LR from Walther. I also have a kel tec pmr30 that I really like also. Still testing ammo with it. I have had only one(1) ftf so far. I have been a 22 wmr fan from many years ago. I have two Heritage, one Ruger, one Remington 597 22M, oneWinchester 9422M, one Marlin 25MN, and who knows maybe a new Walther may be on the way home soon! Great vlog PLINKSTER,thanks for input. Been a long time sub for you and like your vlogs! Looking fwd to the next!
They seem to go for middle of the road with magazine capacity, the first thought i had was the pmr 30 13 years ago but this is probably better made, if i had to make a guess i would say that walther developed the new WMP pistol for the European market where 22lr and 22 magnum are more legally available and in more models and variety like 30 round magazine automatics where anything else is a bolt action at best, and even then getting a bolt action rifle in the uk is very difficult and their are all sorts of legal hurdles and other things like medical reports and mental assessments, and thats just for a bolt action,22,shotgun ect, you need that same licence for buying ammunition as well, even a air rifle over 12 foot pounds energy need a firearm licence, no chance of hand guns expect with something like a 20" barrel , but AR15 pattern 22lr rifles and hand guns in those small calibres are allowed and i think 22 magnum, so i think ths is a European development gun just being sold in the us for extra sales
I like my Walther hand guns, ppq 22 lr and ppq sc 9mm. This mag seems very reliable but expensive to shoot at today's prices. $.35 -.40 a round not reloadable, .22LR $.10 a round and my 9MM that I reload at todays prices $.20 per round. So for me at this time I see no advantage of purchasing one. The gun itself I would prefer just the button mag release. Thanks for the video.
Not surprised by the reliability as Walther makes top shelf products.
Wow! Looks like a great pistol. Love the 22 mag! It’s capable of way more than many give it credit for!
VERY IMPRESSIVE! Another quality Walther product for my collection!👍
I bought one of these. Took it out and fired 130 rounds of Maxi Mags, 50 rounds of critical defense, and 150 rounds of 30gr Vmax. No problems at all and very accurate! I also have the pmr30 and the M&P 22 mag....the Walther is my current favorite.
22 wmr is such a loud round in a pistol, the S333 Thunderstruck is earsplitting. I wasn't expecting such a pop from it
Got to break in my WMP, man it ran great! Absolutely loved it, Walther did a great job
Just ordered one. Been looking a long time for a better option for WMR, this seems to be the one. Thanks for the review.
If they continue to be reliable, I'm in. I am a big fan of .22 mag. That offering looks fantastic.
Annnnnnd obviously, cheers mate
0:22 Why did he mag dump on his cameraman?
@@jsims1617 maybe because the cameraman was a tripod. Don't be stupid.
@@polarys425 a sense of humor is,apparently, a rare thing these days.
@@jsims1617 nothing in your comment was funny or indicated humor. With the abundance of idiots these days, your question looked serious.
Pretty amazing it took this long for someone to compete with the PMR. Hope to see more. Love 22WMR
This thing looks way better than the pmr.
@@Turbogto_guy it is way better bought one love it but like the rock island 22 mag better
Man, Im glad to see this, I love shooting my PMR 30, its crazy accurate, but feeding issues are common, if you put several layers of painters tape across the magazine notch to increase its size it holds the mag tighter and "almost" eliminates failure to feed. Almost. Instead of several per magazine, you get one per several magazines. I love 22 Mag in a semi auto, looks like I'm trading the PMR on this tomorrow to give one a try!
@@thebear6751 I'm with you 100% I have the pmr and the xtm rock island and the rock works perfect
Bought a Walther today and the PMR will be for sale tomorrow! No comparison....I hate to say it but the PMR is junk.
Really excited about this pistol. Walther has made a great product. I always surprised there wasn’t many 22 mag pistols or rifles out there. Glad they made it
Great review! I have had my WMP for 3 months now. WHAT AN AWESOME BEAUTIFUL SPIT FIRE PISTOL!! This little BEAST will eat just about any ammo on the market. Very reliable solid engineering on this pistol. I have been very pleased with mine.
I own a wmp for about 4 months now it is a awesome reliable pistol
I've been waiting for something like this! Walther is crushing it as of late. Nice work!
aaah, Walther ALWAYS crushes it, literally everything they make is of the top notch quality.
Fantastic video...great platform.
Sending this video to a friend that wanted a .22 mag pistol, but I talked him out of it for the same reasons you mentioned.
What a nice pistol, the fact it cycles reliably with 30 grains even with a red dot bolted on the all aluminum sturdy looking slide is pretty amazing really. Walther seemingly out did itself here, I want one too lol!
FYI.....After watching your review I happened to stop by my LGS while running errands and I asked if they had one in stock. They did and I handled it, looked at it, etc. It wouldn't let go! So I just had to take it home with me! Can't wait to take it to the range, see how it shoots, and take it rabbit and squirrel hunting. Thank you for such an excellent review.
Based on so many positive reviews and my love of 22 WMR I went ahead and bought a Walther WMP. It cycled flawlessly (CCI 40 gr.), had negligible recoil and a unique mag release(s) however on the downside I quickly noticed that the seriously wide grip required to accommodate the 22 WMR length required that i alter my usual pistol grip to allow my trigger finger to reach the trigger sufficiently. I have average size hands and was able to adjust to this but knew that for EDC or for someone with small hands this wouldn't work too well. This is one helluva big piece for the caliber. The other downside is the rear sight which is notched too wide relative to the front side; let's hope that some aftermarket vendor comes up with a solution soon. Perhaps Walther figured that most buyers would disregard the stock rear sight and invest in a red dot anyway. I've heard that the stock front sight cannot be co-witnessed with a red dot but if that could be addressed the pistols accuracy would be first rate That said it's light years better than the 22 WMR pistol offerings of either KelTec or RIA both of which I owned in the last few years but jettisoned off fairly quickly.
MCarbo makes quality upgrades for the PMR30 for reliability and longevity..
.22 wmr NAA 6" hogleg. Now that's just right for 5 insane clowns in a smart car.
I have a Kel Tec for years and love it. Now that's a light show!
That ejection port works with authority. Maybe i should considerate get one of this. Great video.
New item on the shopping list. I've always liked the .22 Magnum cartridge, but have only used it in rifles. This is very positive sounding .22 Magnum candidate in a semi-automatic pistol so I'm pretty stoked about it.
Thanks fro the great review on this unit.
Most don't know it but a .22 mag spent case filled with a pyro and a long rifle spent case with a fuse makes a nice firecracker. L.R. case slides nice inside the Mag case.
You don't want to hold these though,and you should take cover.....
Fucking cool man👍
H to the yeah. thanks , gonna be fun .
I have the Walther Creed. It is my go-to firearm. I'm not surprised at all that the WMP is that excellent.
I just got one today and love it so far.
Team this pistol up with a rifle in 22 WMR and you have a very nice bug out combination. Good power with small cartridges makes it ideal.
I have already.
CZ 457 Lux 26" barrel .22wmr magnum
💥🎯👍👍
....but I don't BUG
be real, not a POSUER
@@johndeere1951a says the guy with all the emojis. Don't worry everyone's impressed
I would be a buyer for this if someone made a semi auto rifle that used the mags from this pistol for the rifle .
22 magnum is a poor bugout choice, it has half the thorniley stopping power of an average 9mm. Go ahead and bugout with 22 mag but are you really going to shoot an aggressive bear with it?
@@MidnightSvn Yes, I would.
Except for polar bears they are quite easily deterred by any fire arm going off especially one wounding them.
My door pocket pistol in my truck is a Walther .22 LR and never fails ! Blends in well with all the other crap I have in there and basically I'm the only one that knows it's there .
lol. You used to be the only one.
Even you don't brag about it, you are a great shot. Enough though you don't hit the target you are shooting at. I am always amazed at your reviews of .22LR & 22 Magnum pistols. I value you opinion a lot when choosing a pistol I would like to shoot or own.
Looks and shoots like a real hi quality item! Nice!! This and the Sig P322 are 1st on my tackticool list
Don’t count out the tx22. It is a solid option and has the best trigger reset for the $
Great video! I'm a huge fan of .22 rifles, pistols, revolvers...and the round in particular. I have one revolver that is a .22 mag. It looks like with the new punch round Federal has made this a possible CC caliber after all. I'll really be interested in the video you have with that new round. Thanks for the great vids, 22plinkster.
It's about time the Pmr30 got some competition. This gun looks amazing and seems more reliable, but needs more ammo capacity like the Pmr30. At least 22 Rnds .
it is what I have been waiting for! for my home defense. awesome video, Sir.
Except it will make everyone hearing impaired in closed quarters. Should've come with a suppressor-ready version.
I bought one of these recently and I learned that I only shoot 40 grain rounds. They don’t cycle well with light bullets. Cci or Speer seem to work best. Most 40 grain work great. Love this gun and it’s very accurate
It's not mag release with "a paddle like an H&K" it a paddle like a Walther. The paddle magazine release was Walther's before the simpletons complained they couldn't figure out how to release it.
Being a lefty I like that it has the ambidextrous mag releases.
Had a savage A22m tackdriver. Sold it bc it spit powder in my face. Left hand shooter.
You reminind me of an old friend. A man only needs a 22. As a prop. Thank you.
Cool Man . I Hope They Sell Those In California Or I Guess I Have to Move From This TERRIBLE State To Get One . 22 is my favorite round to shoot . 22 mag is powerful enough to get many jobs done .
We bailed 1 1/2 years ago, great decision for us. I did see where they Walther is offering 10 rd mags, however I'd still be surprised if it made the unconstitutional CA "roster".
And now I wait for it to be approved for purchase by Maryland. Thank you for the excellent review!!!
In germany we say "schwere waffe ist gute waffe" ;)
Got a Walther PPQ and love it.
I carry the PPQ M2 every day. Reliable and reasonable to conceal.
If this pistol had a threaded barrel, I'd buy it NOW.
@@markjohnson6425 That's exactly how I feel, not offering a threaded barrel was a big mistake.
I love love love 22 wm . I have a plethora of fire arms that run this ammo. Think of it as a low power 223 . It is the VW beetle of ammo. It may not be fancy or pretty but it will work every time and you can rely on it to get you home, put food on the table and get you out of a jam .
The fire ball you get from 22wm is the best part. My Ruger single six ( polished of course 😏) will launch a fire ball 8 inches out the barrel, it's just wicked 😈
Bought one after watching your video. Was excited after watching this within 15 minutes i located one via internet and phone call I bought one. Was all excited!!! It's a dud. Mine is heading back to Walther. Finally shot it yesterday. I had Failures to feed, failures to fire, one light strike with a round not igniting, and non stop jamming for the first 125 rounds of CCi 40 grain HPs milk carton ammo I fed it. I also had 2 failures to eject. I tried both magazines. They both can loosely move up and down a good 1/4" which imo is 99%.of the problem. The failures to eject and a light primer strike is definitely other issues going on with it.. I cleaned all the plastic buffering that walther used to buffer the parts before I shot it. Walther must sponsor your channel. This pistol will be off the market in no time as well if most of them are like mine. I also installed a venom on it. On my 4th venom. The first three had extra dots a quarter inch away from the main dot that stay lit when the venom is powered off.
I called yesterday to asked where my pistol was again since a week has gone by. I was told now that I don’t need a barrel and nothing is wrong with my pistol. Walther said they tested it and is sending it back as it was sent in. Got in an argument with them about the the lie of barrel and gun replacement and asked for a complete replacement as promised. I was hung hung up on and called back for for a call back from someone else higher up on the food chain . No calls back but an email showing I can return it to Walther for a refund within 30 days. I Called and was told I had to wait for it to be returned and then re rend it back in for a refund. What a joke. Walther customer service is awful. That’s my first and last Walther.
Sounds like my return has been approved. I had to call again because after filling out my 30 day return I received an email back with a fed ex return label asking to send it back in. I was told by the 3rd party return call center Walther approved the refund and I SHOULD receive a refund check in 2 to three weeks. I won’t hold my breath waiting for it.
Walther in their Service Training literature states for optimum operation, use 40gr and heavier, 1,875 - 2,200fps.
CCI Maxi Mag 40gr JHP 1,875fps 'Target' and Fiocchi Shooting Dynamics 40gr JHP 1,910fps perform "Best"
Solid, guality, Walther heritage is here💥🎯👍
There is no way this FPS is happening out of a 5 inch barrel l bet CCI 22 WMR Maxi Mags+V 30 grain JHP Mfg number 0059 will not go over 1500FPS out of a 5 inch barrel and it should cycle the gun being the +V is basically a +P these other 40 grain ammos mentioned would be lucky to go 1400FPS out of a 5 inch barrel probably around 1350FPS these numbers you showed are out of a 16 inch Rifle and the 22 magnum round is designed for something with at least a 6 inch barrel it will work but it will be much less effective
@@gloriamaletta8667 exactly. There is a ton of unburnt powder with 22/22wmr out of a short barrel. why federal punch 22lr 29gr is about 1000fps in a 2" barrel and approx 1500-1700fps out of a 16"+ rifle.
They are just talking about whats on the box for rifles. In essence they found those function best not match those velocities.
Love my PMR30...But I love Walther so this might be my next tool!
22 Magnum is one of my favorite cartridges of all time. Inexpensive, packs a punch, and fun. Glad to see more semi auto options coming onto the market.
I got mine this week. Finally was able to test it out on Sunday. It ran CCI maxi mag without a hitch. However I had a box of Winchester super x 22 magnum 40 gr. Hollow points and had 2 case blow the rim out of the gun. Happy I was wearing safety glasses. The first round was fine the second round blew up, and popped the mag out
Did a check on the firearm looked ok desided to try the Winchester again fired one round then the second round blew the rim almost clean off. Did another safety check the gun was fine. Went back to the CCI fired 45 more round and no problems.
Have you heard of this from anyone else?
I'll save the Winchester for bolt action rifle till I use them up and keep them away from my Walther.
You do great videos.
Thanks for your time.
Good review on an interesting little gun! And I like yer range....reminds of Hickock 45.
Walther has put out some great pistols lately.
I just bought one and shot 3 boxes of different ammo, 50 rounds each:
CCI MaxiMag, 40 grain, JHP. No misfires, every round fired.
Hornady, 30 grain, JHP. 2 rounds did not load properly, re-racked and was fine.
Winchester, 45 grain, JHP, no misfires either. Noticeable plume of smoke.
* I read the Walther list of recommended ammo, but of course forgot what was recommended, so I got three boxes of different grain ammo to try.
I have a Vortex Venom red dot mounted. There is an impressive fireball with the WMP. The guy in the lane next to me with the AR asked me afterwards what I was shooting that caused the large fireball. I didn’t think it was too loud though.
Will definitely stick with 40 grain or higher. The WMP was fabulous to shoot, little to no recoil.
I wouldn't mind picking up one of these! Looks fun.
A 22 WMR pistol was looking very interesting and I'm pleasantly surprised that it's magazine capacity is higher than just ten. That alone makes me want to buy one. It would be even better if the barrel were threaded! Now if Bear Creek Arsenal would just produce magazines for their 22 WMR AR upper that carry more than 14 rounds, that would be two items on my wish list!
My new favorite 22 Magnum
Received last week. Went to range yesterday the 4th. Put about 150 rounds through the WMP. Only one failure to fire with Federal 50 grain ammo. Also ran two mags of CCI 40 grain HP. Out of about 30 semi-auto firearms, these are the easiest to load by hand, all 15 rounds. My shooting buddy and I both have Kel-tec PMR30s. The Walther WMP shoots circles around the PMR-30. Walther hit the Bullseye with this firearm.
"Shoots circles around" in this context might not be the best choice of words for flattery. What do you mean by that? Greater accuracy? More reliable? Easier to handle? Quality appearance?
@@Fuzzybeanerizer Easier to shoot, Easier to load mags, better build quality, Red Dot ready. Only place the PMR30 comes close is accuracy. Were you able to get 30 rounds into your PMR30 magazines. 25 rounds is about it. The loaders started denting the casings after that. I have owned 3 PMR-30 pistols. Was going to give one to my Son and grandson's. decided against it. Put 2 on consignment, one sold right away. Other has been there over a year.
That looks fun!
Wow, it looks like you found another winner. I might have to go check this out 🎯
RANGE REPORT: I must preface by saying that about a year and a half ago I purchased a Volquartsen Scorpion in .22 WMR. I found it to be incredibly accurate, but completely unreliable. Also after Paul Harrell's comments on his experience with the PMR30, I stayed far away from it. I lost all hope in ever finding a reliable .22 WMR semi-auto pistol. I was fortunate enough to purchase a Walther WMP yesterday. I stripped it down last night and got all of the factory grease out of it. I cleaned it with Balistol. Today I took it to the range kinda holding my breath... I purposely did not take a lot of care in loading the mags (a la PMR30). I shot multiple mags of Critical Defense 45 grains and not one problem. No FTFs or FTEs. It cycled 100% and the spent casings ejected far. The accuracy was spot-on (printing holes in holes and no evidence of tumbling). For a fleeting moment I was thinking that this pistol could replace my 9mm. Anyway this was only my first outing with the WMP, but it seems to be completely reliable. Smiling ear-to-ear. If anyone is having doubts about reliability, you may just be completely surprised.
My Excel Arms 22 is jealous!
[But hey, I'm getting lots of practice in clearing jams!]
I think you need a second opinion on the PMR 30. I own one, and it’s my winter carry. It only jammed once after 500 rounds without cleaning.
Kevin Chavey, i bought a PMR-30, spent a ton of money. I ended trading it for a Ruger 22 magnum 6 shots. Lost money, but the PMR-30 was a pos.
My pmr was junk too. So was my keltec p3at (380).
Are you confident enough to use this firearm in a self defense situation or as a duty firearm for security or police patrol??
Great review my friend. Stay strong, free, happy and healthy. 🌞
If this is as reliable as you have stated that is pretty impressive and is definitely a rarity in a semi auto rimfire. I know there is literature available from Walther that lists ammo that they tested and the results varied between manufacturers. If this platform proves to be as reliable as your individual pistol that’s a huge win for Walther
Okay, looks promising!
There are at least 4 more defensive 22mag rounds that have lower flash than the normal/hunting 22mag rounds.
Must test function & jel test , imo
I like cci tnt for flash 💥& Hornandy defense was least flashy in my limited testing.
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Enjoyed this video. I just saw this pistol a few days ago on a website for sale and I'm considering buying for several reasons. 1 being the paddle release and second is that it will shoot almost any weight of 22 wmr. I own a Kel-Tec PMR30 and also a CMR30. While I haven't had any problems with either of them but the only thing that bothers me about the PMR30 is that it feels like a toy. But it is one of my favorite pistols to shoot because of the 30 round magazines that also fit the CMR30.
I do believe after seeing this video that I'm going to have to buy this Walther. And also as you stated in your video I know how loud my PMR30 is but I wear hearing protection so that doesn't bother me. Once again thanks for the great review of this pistol.✌🏻
love the info,just got mine today cant wait to go shooting .
Thank you, for the video , I value your opinion. Long time follower.
The trigger on walther's hammer fired pistols are awesome. I have the creed which is hammer fired and the trigger has a crisp clean break.I am looking for this 22 magnum
Darn it ,plinkster now I want a freaking Walther.....my brother will never let me hear the end of it..... Love the channel
I had the Rock Island 22 magnum pistol and it was a real disappointment.It wouldn;t cycle the higher grain rounds.I sent it back to the factory and when I got it back over a month later,it still wouldn't cycle those higher grain rounds,so i traded it in.So far the best 22 wmr handgun has always been a revolver.Hopefully this Walther will run well.
Wow, and I thought my phone was listening to my discussions. I just saw one for the first time at a LGS, and here Plinkster drops this video within 30 minutes?
Coincidence?
Waited a long time I get mine Monday.
I’d love to see one with the barrel ported to line of with the slide ports. It probably doesn’t really need it but the flames would look sweet lol
Awesome looking fireball of a pistol.
WOW dave ! I have a old 22 MAG 6 shot and it packs a punch and sound to match .. Interesting vid , I may have to invest in one , I want to hold one and see one first , But I am Interested in this walther ! ENJOYED
When it comes to 22, you are my only expert. Kel-Tec P-17, Beretta M9-22, and now the WMP. I always use your Glock 44 review as an example as to why gun good reviewers cannot be sponsored by a manufacturer.
Finally got my Walther WMP and it shoots great. I love the trigger and the very lite recoil. I Got my WMP for $459.00 Very accurate
From where at that price? Very much want one..
Hartsville Ohio flea market gun shop
Thx. Live in Las Vegas. Dang!
"Fire Breather" Yeah it is, and so is my RUGER Single Six with the.22 WMR cylinder - and it's loud.
This pistol, in its size and power reminds me of my RUGER 57 .22 caliber 5.7 x 28 pistol.
I wish they would incorporate these magazine releases on all their pistols. I love full ambidextrous controls on every firearm as you need to be prepared to fire with either hand because you never know what situation you will be in.
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They knocked out of the box on this one this a must have
Plinkster, you sold me on this one. I will be ordering one shortly.
Running those 30gr vmax rounds is impressive as they are rifle rounds and as is usual with 22 mag rifle ammo in a pistol half of the powder in the case is completely unburnt
I picked the WMR up today, it's my new favorite pistol. Why ? Because it does just about everything very well and the fun factor is off the charts.....Great power considering the cal, very flat shooting, nice and loud, almost NO recoil ( slight concussion blast and fireball) AND it's acceptable for a self defense caliber. This gun is a total joy to shoot, time to stock up on 22 WMR ammo lol
Just wish Walther made a WMP with a threaded longer barrel.
great video thank you!!! would like to see the punch,gel block video
I can’t wait to buy one of these.
Walther really needs to offer a drop in threaded barrel for this pistol.
Great review and I own one and I love it.
Very nice I own a rock island 22 mag and love it
I hope the Walther P99 gets a 22lr variant. A 22lr Hk Usp would be awesome too!
wmp vs tx-22 comparison!
I seriously considered the tx-22; ended up with PDP. 1000 rds through the PDP and it"s flawless
Not really a good comparison 22mag vs 22lr....
@@urbankyng6467 not wanting a power comparison, wanting a comparison against a gun that got "Gun of the year" honors, that happens to be in a very similar caliber.
A PPQ in .22mag, I love it!
Nice music at the beginning shooting those metal Targets lol
Like the the 22 magnum ,,plenty of power and cheap to practice with
Great show thanks.
I been a Kel Tec fan since the 32 acp p32
But everything can be improved on
So who knows I might get one just to compare it to the Pmr
Great video as always!
Over the years I've become a big fan of 22 mag so this will have to be my next purchase. The PMR22 I have has done well but I would prefer the feel of a real pistol for sure.
The Walther is half the capacity of the pmr 30. I would rather have double the ammo
If you can find a working AMT Automag II. You’ll probably like the feel of it.
I really do like my PMR30, but I haven’t shot it enough to say I’d trust it with me life. Even though mine runs very well, and what a trigger. It feels like it’s a 2.5 lbs pull. This gun looks very impressive though, and I think I need one. I love 22WMR. Always have.
@@JD-gn6du the AMT Automag likes the heavier federal 50 gr.
@@jhager4153 MCarbo has upgrade parts for the PMR30.. stainless feed ramp for instance is a great addition..
I'm thinking of buying this Walther, getting back into rimfires. I never had issues with the Kel-Tec pmr 30, except once because I didn't load the magazine correctly (a couple thousand or so rounds).
Great review!
Sounds like a great pistol, so to speak. I love my p22 LR from Walther. I also have a kel tec pmr30 that I really like also. Still testing ammo with it. I have had only one(1) ftf so far. I have been a 22 wmr fan from many years ago. I have two Heritage, one Ruger, one Remington 597 22M, oneWinchester 9422M, one Marlin 25MN, and who knows maybe a new Walther may be on the way home soon! Great vlog PLINKSTER,thanks for input. Been a long time sub for you and like your vlogs! Looking fwd to the next!
Winchester 9422 , (M) finest .22 lever guns made , I have the magnum version.
They seem to go for middle of the road with magazine capacity, the first thought i had was the pmr 30 13 years ago but this is probably better made,
if i had to make a guess i would say that walther developed the new WMP pistol for the European market where 22lr and 22 magnum are more legally available and in more models and variety like 30 round magazine automatics where anything else is a bolt action at best,
and even then getting a bolt action rifle in the uk is very difficult and their are all sorts of legal hurdles and other things like medical reports and mental assessments,
and thats just for a bolt action,22,shotgun ect,
you need that same licence for buying ammunition as well,
even a air rifle over 12 foot pounds energy need a firearm licence,
no chance of hand guns expect with something like a 20" barrel ,
but AR15 pattern 22lr rifles and hand guns in those small calibres are allowed and i think 22 magnum,
so i think ths is a European development gun just being sold in the us for extra sales
That looks awesome! Come shoot something up here in Alaska with it.
Excellent piece. 22 mag is a tough round fast HP.
I see that my P22 is gonna have a new friend!
I love .22 mag, killed a mess o pests with my Anschutz 141 m. What a nice addition to it, and I would like to see penetration tests of CCI TMJ 22mag
I like my Walther hand guns, ppq 22 lr and ppq sc 9mm. This mag seems very reliable but expensive to shoot at today's prices. $.35 -.40 a round not reloadable, .22LR $.10 a round and my 9MM that I reload at todays prices $.20 per round. So for me at this time I see no advantage of purchasing one. The gun itself I would prefer just the button mag release. Thanks for the video.
Good review and video. Thanks for the video and information.
I can not wait to get my hands on that new punch.
Love it...def on my wish list