Just picked up a 1966 Walther PPK in 22.
Got to the range yesterday. First 9 rounds at 10 yards. CCI mini mags. HP.

Beautiful! How reliable are these, over the spectrum of ammo? I have considered them before as a classic that would get real-world use, but was never sure about how well they function. Will they cycle federal walmart bulk pack HP? Mini-mag solids? Aguila interceptor?

I have never had any problems with any of the original 22s or 32s. I use a PP SPORT that is great with Remington target, and CCI. I will be trying some other ammo as time permits. CCI Mini mags is my standard go to ammo on the 22s. I gave up on the 380s as they are unpleasant and tend to jam. I have used RWS,Remington, Winchester Silver Tip in the 32s with no problem. Just keep them clean and lubricated. I had a number of problems with the US made guns.

That is beautiful.

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Originally posted by metric:
Beautiful! How reliable are these, over the spectrum of ammo? I have considered them before as a classic that would get real-world use, but was never sure about how well they function. Will they cycle federal walmart bulk pack HP? Mini-mag solids? Aguila interceptor?

I had a PP years ago, very reliable. But I would also suggest a quality gun should get quality ammo. This American obsession with guns needing to run on the cheapest junk available perplexes me. If I get a stylish classic and it wants to run best on certain ammo, that is what I will get. I admit from my experience in precision 22 matches of being something of a 22 ammo snob, but bulk pack is something I simply won’t buy voluntarily

Congratulations! A lovely addition to a collection. 1970 just out of the Army and without much money saw one like this. Wanted it then and still would like one in 22lr.

Very nice sir, and you did a good job taking the pitcher with your Kodak . I’ve got a .32 and a couple of .380s, but I’ve never found an actual Walther (not Umarex) .22 for sale at a reasonable price. My ‘best by’ date is rapidly approaching, so I don’t think it’s going to happen

I wish. The photo of the pistol is by the seller. I used my iphone on the target.

VERY NICE Walther!

My Manurhin .22 in Durgarde finish. Very reliable, and handsome!

My PP in .22, as pretty as they come!

Love mine, not just seriously good looking, but a nice shooter.



Bill R

That is very nice..
I love a West German pistol..