Walther P22 catastrophic failure!

[VUPDblue]

I bought this gun new back in 03 or 04.
I have fired between 40k and 50k rounds through it with the majority being Federal bulk pack. This gun has been extremely reliable up to this point, I have made it a point to let folks know how happy I have been with this gun. This is what happened to the gun today at the range:

Looks like it just simply gave up. I cannot explain why it failed at this particular point. This occurred during a string of fire, after one round fired, the slide broke and ejected entirely off the gun. I will, of course, be contacting Walther immediately. I am not upset and am actually proud of this little gun being such a trooper. it has been my favorite plinker for quite some time now.

 

[t413]

They usually break at that same spot on the end of the slide when you run a RDS mount that mounts on the frame rail, or run the barrel extention like you have in your pic.

I don't know why but I've seen it so many times.
Saw one happen in person at H&H indoor range about 6-7 years ago.

 

[VUPDblue]

I bought it with that extension from the factory.

 

[sumphead]

Whoa! I love my little P22. Please keep up posted on thier response. Glad no one was hurt.

 

[Scutter01]

A little super glue will fix that right up. The blemishes should buff right out.

 

[Bunnykid68]

A little super glue will fix that right up. The blemishes should buff right out.

Better go with an epoxy, it will match the color better

 

[firehawk1]

Wow, hope there was no injuries from this! If you got 40,000-50,000 rounds out of a P22 I'd say you got MORE than your money's worth.

Mine only has around 1000-1500 thru it and other than the barrel leading up with Blazer ammo it has been flawless. CCI MiniMags solved that problem. I've even got a wild hair about shooting FNS with mine. Recently mounted up one of Walther's scope mounts, and a small holographic red dot on it. Going to try to get out tomorrow and sight it in.

 

[dice dealer]

I didn;t know they were made by GLOCK

Glad noone was hurt ...Keep us informed , they usually have pretty good customer service .

 

[VUPDblue]

I hope walther fixes it for me.

 

[firehawk1]

They usually break at that same spot on the end of the slide when you run a RDS mount that mounts on the frame rail

Curious to know how the scope mount can effect the slide? It doesn't even touch it.

 

[sgreen3]

OMG glad no one was injured. this is one gun Ive had my eye on. If you can get that many rounds out of it Im a beliver. Definitely let us know how Walther handles it, Thanks for posting.

 

[Hookeye]

Seen a couple break like that, saw one that didn't break but was worn out in about a year (yes, the guy hosed ammo through it weekly, like he got the stuff for free).

In each case CS fixed/replaced the guns.

 

[figley]

How much of a role do you believe running suppressed had in stressing the slide?

 

[williamsburg]

A little super glue will fix that right up. The blemishes should buff right out.

I was thinking duck tape would work

glad no one was hurt. curious to see how they handle it at walther. 40,000+ rounds. wow. guess i know the plinking pistol i'll get now.

 

[VUPDblue]

I hope they fix it. if not then I will probably buy another....

 

[Bill of Rights]

Not Super glue, not epoxy, not duct tape.

This is INGO. Have you guys learned NOTHING in your time here?

Put it in a container of uncooked rice for about 24 hrs..

Glad no one was hurt, and good luck with Walther... Please keep us informed about their customer service.

Blessings,
Bill

 

[Steelman]

You're the only person I know that has kaboom'd a 22lr.

 

[VUPDblue]

You're the only person I know that has kaboom'd a 22lr.

I'm here to help!

 

[atvdave]

Not Super glue, not epoxy, not duct tape.

This is INGO. Have you guys learned NOTHING in your time here?

Put it in a container of uncooked rice for about 24 hrs..

Glad no one was hurt, and good luck with Walther... Please keep us informed about their customer service.

Blessings,
Bill

Rice soaked in Bacon

 

[Hotdoger]

Spread a little of this on as it is sandwiched back togeather: