 Walther P22 with Viridian Laser by Laser Aiming Systems |
The double/single action is due to its external hammer, a change from the P99. Decocking the Walther P22 after activating single action mode can be done by turning on the ambidextrous, slide-mounted safety with your thumb, preventing the hammer from firing the round when the trigger is pulled to release the hammer.
Of course, firing the Walther P22 to begin with is impossible without a magazine locked firmly in place. This is because of the P22’s magazine disconnect safety feature. Without a magazine firmly in, the trigger bar passes beneath the P22’s lockwork due to pressure from the disconnect spring. The force of the disconnect spring also functions in the rapid ejection of a cleared magazine when released. Magazine ejection is triggered by an ambidextrous lever located behind and below the trigger of the Walther P22.
For comfort and customization, the P22 has additional backstraps to adjust grip and is available with barrel lengths of 3.4” to 5”. Barrels can be interchanged within minutes at the operators will. Like many other Walther pistols, the P22 can also be modified with a number of accessories including, but not limited to, laser sights, extended magazines and red dot scopes for target shooting enjoyment.
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