Walther SP22

Walther SP22
Walther SP22
	Walther SP22 - M3
Type	Semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin	Germany
Production history
Designed	2007
Manufacturer	Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen
Produced	2008–2010
Variants	See Variants : SP22 - M1; SP22 - M2; SP22 - M3; SP22 - M4;
Specifications
Mass	27 oz (770 g) (M1); 27 oz (770 g) (M2); 27 oz (770 g) (M3); 32.5 oz (920 g) (M4);
Length	7.68 in (19.5 cm) (M1); 9.65 in (24.5 cm) (M2); 9.65 in (24.5 cm) (M3); 10.24 in (26.0 cm) (M4);
Barrel length	4 in (10 cm) (M1); 6 in (15 cm) (M2); 6 in (15 cm) (M3); 6 in (15 cm) (M4);
Width	1.5 in (3.8 cm) (M1); 1.5 in (3.8 cm) (M2); 1.5 in (3.8 cm) (M3); 1.97 in (5.0 cm) (M4);
Height	5.11 in (13.0 cm) (M1); 5.11 in (13.0 cm) (M2); 5.11 in (13.0 cm) (M3); 6.1 in (15 cm) (M4);
Cartridge	.22 Long Rifle (5.6 mm)
Action	Blowback operated, Single action
Feed system	10-round detachable box magazine
Sights	Adjustable notch and post sight

Last updated February 01, 2026

The SP22 is a modular semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Walther Sportwaffen and distributed by Smith & Wesson. The SP22 is chambered in .22 LR (5.6 mm) and is designed for sport and competition shooting. It is manufactured with a composite receiver, aluminum housing, and all-steel internal components. Walther has four different models of the SP22: the SP22 M1, SP22 M2, SP22 M3 and SP22 M4, as well as multiple accessories for customizing.^[5]

Variants

SP22 M1

The basic version of the pistol is the SP22 M1. The M1 is equipped with a 4-inch (10 cm) standard barrel, adjustable steel sights, and a two-stage trigger complete with adjustable trigger stop.^{[ citation needed ]}

SP22 M2

The M2 model features a longer, 6-inch (15 cm) barrel for increased velocity and accuracy.^{[ citation needed ]}

SP22 M3

The M3 model features a 6-inch (15 cm) match-grade barrel along with an adjustable match trigger. It also has removable Picatinny-style rails on top of, and underneath the housing. The M3 also comes larger polymer grips, and a quick-release magazine catch.^{[ citation needed ]}

SP22 M4

The M4 model retains the same standard features that are found on the M3, but includes a contoured adjustable wooden grip with hand support, and lacks the Picatinny-style rails.^{[ citation needed ]}

References

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "SP22 - M1". Smith & Wesson. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
1 2 3 4 5 6 "SP22 - M2". Smith & Wesson. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
1 2 3 4 5 6 "SP22 - M3". Smith & Wesson. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
1 2 3 4 5 6 "SP22 - M4". Smith & Wesson. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
↑ "SP22 Flyer" (PDF). WaltherAmerica.com. Retrieved 12 December 2012.

External links

walther-sp22.com at the Wayback Machine (archived 9 December 2011)

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[M1-1] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "SP22 - M1". Smith & Wesson. Retrieved 19 December 2012.

[M2-2] 1 2 3 4 5 6 "SP22 - M2". Smith & Wesson. Retrieved 19 December 2012.

[M3-3] 1 2 3 4 5 6 "SP22 - M3". Smith & Wesson. Retrieved 19 December 2012.

[M4-4] 1 2 3 4 5 6 "SP22 - M4". Smith & Wesson. Retrieved 19 December 2012.

[P22flyer-5] "SP22 Flyer" (PDF). WaltherAmerica.com. Retrieved 12 December 2012.

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