Walther P22 -- how does it stack up?

[BulletRide]

I don't see much mention of these on the boards here.  Looks like most people have Buck Masters and Rugers.

How does the Walther P22 stack up against these two more trademark guns?

[ken2222]

 I have a P22 5" 5 1/4" actually I think, its a great plinker, pretty accurate, will feed anything I've tried so far, It really likes "stingers" . It has been very reliable and easy to carry.....but, I don't have anything to compare it to except a Kimber 1911 and that certainly isn't fair...

Ken 

[greener]

"How does it stack up?"  is a very open question.  I don't get as good a groups with my P22 as I do with my MKIII Hunter, MKIII 22/45, 22A or Single Six.  Haven't had the P22 that long, so I may get better with it.  I haven't been able to shoot the P22 with nearly the accuracy I can the others.  So I guess I can say, for now, it is not as accurate.  However, I wouldn't expect to be as "accurate" with a 3.4" barrel as I would with pistols that are heavier and have 5.5" to 6 7/8" barrels and adjustable sights.

Other than occasionally having a first round feed problem, I've had no problems with the P22 mechanically.

The P22 is lighter, more compact than the others.  It has advantages for carrying and storage.  It stacks up pretty well in the fun-plinker category.