Walther G22
Type
Semi-automatic rifle
Place of origin
Germany
Production history
Designer
Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen
Manufacturer
Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen

Specifications
Weight
2.7 kg
Length
720-750 mm
Barrel length
508 mm
Width
55 mm
Height
220 mm
Cartridge
.22 Long Rifle
Action
Blowback
Muzzle velocity
1070fps - 1670fps
Maximum range
1 mile
Feed system
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. Like most Bullpup designs, it cannot be fired from the left 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 polymer 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 encounters 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 of the G-22 has been released which has solved the above problems and can fire high velocity rounds without malfunction.[citation needed]

The G-22 is generally used for civilian informal practice, and it comes in two colors, Black or 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 G-22: 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.