Ruger SR22 vs Walther P22 - CCI vs Federal Ammo (.22LR)

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- Ruger SR22 - • Ruger SR22 (.22LR)
- Walther P22 - • Walther P22 (.22LR)
CCI Mini-Mag .22LR 40 Grain Copper-Plated Round Nose vs Federal Champion .22LR 36 Grain Copper-Plated Hollow Point Ammunition

[@patricklawrence2755]

I understood that the Rugar probably is the better pistol, i bought the Walther because i wanted to and understood that it is finicky about ammo. But i also found a solid fix to this problem...the captured replacement recoil spring offered by a few diff companies. Since that swap, my pistol has run pretty flawlessly. But i do admit, i only run CCI Mini Mags and CCI Velocitors thru mine.

[@GigatonsGunworks]

The P22 is a great pistol and is usually priced much lower than the SR22 for almost the exact same features. I'm glad the upgraded recoil spring is working out for you. If you only feed it Mini-Mags and Velocitors, you should always have a consistent and fun experience! CCI produces nothing but top tier .22 ammunition 😄

[@fairplayer916]

I'm about to be able to pick up my Walther P22 Target Model in just a couple of days. You're over here making me think maybe I should have saved up for the Ruger LOL.
But it was like twice the price for a SR22. The base model of the Walther can be had for like 250. I paid $300 ish for a new Target model with the longer Barrel. Hopefully the longer Barrel will help with cycling.
The SR22 starts out at about 450.

[@GigatonsGunworks]

Yeah the P22 costs quite a bit less than the SR22 and you get good features and accuracy for what you pay. Maybe yours will be less picky with ammo and perhaps the slightly longer barrel will give the slide the additional blow back it needs to cycle better than mine. If it ends up not liking trash .22, just stick with better quality hotter rounds. It's a fun little shooter that's pretty accurate for the price. Good luck to you.

[@st.5218]

The Ruger was shooting well, how do you like the Walther?

[@GigatonsGunworks]

The Walther can usually be found cheaper than the Ruger, sometimes by quite a lot depending on where it's on sale. I'd recommend the P22 only if you want to run the hottest .22LR ammo to ensure proper cycling. If you want to run a wide variety of .22LR ammo, the SR22 is the way to go. I personally prefer the Ruger due to the more reliable cycling and slightly lighter trigger than the Walther. Otherwise, both pistols are very similar in size and weight with similar sights as well as adjustable grips.

[@st.5218]

@@GigatonsGunworks I see, good information to know. Thanks

[@methodical_66]

​@st.5218 I have the Walther P22 and I agree somewhat with what he posted...But I will say this. I had to modify the P22 a little for it to run like a champ. First thing is I purchased was a captured recoil spring assembly. Second thing I purchased was a beefer extractor from Lugus Mfg, which is no longer in business I believe. Lastly...I polished the feed ramp on the barrel. The minimum fps I run on the Walther P22 is 1200. As an example the last time I went to the range with the P22, I shot Remington Thunderbolt which has an fps of 1255. It ran flawlessly with no issues.

[@st.5218]

⁠@@methodical_66thanks for the useful input