Walther G22 - not a pistol - but someone here may know

[KI4LIV]

I am looking into the Walther G22 rifle for an auto-loading .22lr shooter for when I can't afford to shoot my handguns.

Anyone have any REAL LIFE experience with them that can give me some feedback on them?

 

[atblis]

G22

If you like the way they look, than have at it.
other wise
get a 10/22
I personally like the marlin 60 for casual plinking (something about loading up that tube magazine).

 

[MartinBrody]

These guns are fun, fun, fun. I love my G22, they are really fun to shoot, just pick one up and you will see what I mean. The way the gun feels in your hands is different from other 22 rifles. I also recommend the Walther P22 pistol.
A lot of people will talk about poor accuracy & reliability compared to other 22 autos but my P22 & G22 have been 99% reliable and accurate enough to be fun at the range.

 

[KI4LIV]

Are they as much of a pain to break down and clean as I have heard?

And yes - I LOVE how they look

 

[MartinBrody]

Are they as much of a pain to break down and clean as I have heard?

Oh yeah, the G22 is a pain to break down. I pretty much run a bore snake through it and call it a day. I will break it down every 1,000 rounds or so and really clean it, this has not affected reliability though, it went the last 1,000 rounds without a hiccup.

I think the P22 is very easy to break down and reassemble. The manual doesn't tell you how to do it though so some people have a problem. Once you know to use the guide rod extender when you reassemble it, no problem.