Ruger SR22 vs Walther P22 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Vaux96 · 02-17-2013, 03:06 AM

Ruger:

Walther:

I am looking for a good beginner pistol for my wife, she is not quite ready for my .40 XDM yet. She doesn't want a revolver and we have narrowed it down to these two I think. They seem very similar, does anyone have any opinions on them? Which would you get? I have never shot a Ruger or Walther and do not have any preference.

NoSyT · 02-17-2013, 04:45 AM

My wife's first pistol was a cheap semi .380. Hi-point I think. I wasn't trying to invest too much into a starter pistol. Well, we learned after a day at the range that pulling the slide became a little diffucult after a while.

She now was a hammerless S&W .38 revolver that stays in her purse and she is much more happy with it.

If you don't want to go the revolver route, I would say go with the Ruger. The Ruger SR's are some of the best handguns produced over the last few years. Have her hold them both and see which she prefers.

Apex Motorsports · 02-17-2013, 05:22 AM

I don't have any experience with the Ruger but I do own a Walther P22. We shoot the hell out of it and it has been flawless. My wife loves it.

AdamZ · 02-17-2013, 05:53 AM

I would at least get her a 9mm. Give her something she can learn and later get a CCW with. I have a taurus millennium pro for my concealed carry. I love the thing. Probably a hundred bucks cheaper than the walter also.

NH 2012 SS/RS · 02-17-2013, 07:01 AM

I would also go with the 9mm. I have the Ruger SR9, my wife has the Ruger SR9C....

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Mr_Draco · 02-17-2013, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Vaux96

I am looking for a good beginner pistol for my wife, she is not quite ready for my .40 XDM yet. She doesn't want a revolver and we have narrowed it down to these two I think. They seem very similar, does anyone have any opinions on them? Which would you get? I have never shot a Ruger or Walther and do not have any preference.

Back when I was looking for a little 22 pistol I went through this same dilemma. I read a lot of comparisons between the two and reviews on both guns. Each comparison and review had a couple things in common.

The P22 had issues shooting the cheaper 22 ammo while the SR22 did not. The only ammo the P22 would shoot flawlessly is CCI, Remington, or Winchester.

Shooting from a gun vise to eliminate any human error, the accuracy of the SR22 was superior to the P22. The groups of the SR22 was tighter and was more consistent then the P22.

The craftsmanship of the P22 is not up to par of the typical craftsmanship people think of when they think of Walther. The slide of the P22 is made of a low grade zinc alloy, also called pot metal. The polishing of the feeding ramps and rails of the P22 was hit or miss. One review had a picture of the feeding ramp and compared it to sand paper. In order for a semi-auto to feed and function reliably the feed ramp and rails need to be polished smooth.

I eventually decided on the Ruger.

LuSe4 · 02-17-2013, 10:17 AM

My mom bought the SR22 for her first hand gun. My wife liked it so much that she had to get one for range time. They are a lot of fun to shoot and are perfect for a beginner shooter.
I also have a SR9 and a GP100 .357 Mag. and I have to say that I am a huge fan of Ruger because they have all performed flawlessly!

Vaux96 · 02-17-2013, 12:03 PM

Thanks for the suggestions! I thought about going 9mm at first also, but she is very nervous about shooting and the 9 might bark just too much for her until she gets used to the feeling. I don't want her to be done before she starts. I really think a 22 would be best to start with for her. Plus I wouldn't mind having one around, they are kind of fun.

I think I am leaning towards the SR22. I like that Taurus Millennium a lot too.

02-17-2013, 03:06 AM	#1
Vaux96 Drives: 45th 2SS LS3, 05 Ram 1500 SLT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States Posts: 389	Ruger SR22 vs Walther P22 Ruger: Walther: I am looking for a good beginner pistol for my wife, she is not quite ready for my .40 XDM yet. She doesn't want a revolver and we have narrowed it down to these two I think. They seem very similar, does anyone have any opinions on them? Which would you get? I have never shot a Ruger or Walther and do not have any preference.

02-17-2013, 04:45 AM	#2
NoSyT It's a Three Six, Vee Six Drives: '12 AGM 2LT/RS & '14 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fort Leonard Wood, MO Posts: 981 View My Garage	My wife's first pistol was a cheap semi .380. Hi-point I think. I wasn't trying to invest too much into a starter pistol. Well, we learned after a day at the range that pulling the slide became a little diffucult after a while. She now was a hammerless S&W .38 revolver that stays in her purse and she is much more happy with it. If you don't want to go the revolver route, I would say go with the Ruger. The Ruger SR's are some of the best handguns produced over the last few years. Have her hold them both and see which she prefers. __________________

02-17-2013, 10:17 AM	#7
LuSe4 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,058	My mom bought the SR22 for her first hand gun. My wife liked it so much that she had to get one for range time. They are a lot of fun to shoot and are perfect for a beginner shooter. I also have a SR9 and a GP100 .357 Mag. and I have to say that I am a huge fan of Ruger because they have all performed flawlessly! __________________ -2013 Summit White over Inferno Orange 2SS RS- -2014 White Diamond Silverado Z71 Crew Cab Short Box-

02-17-2013, 05:22 AM	#3
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	I don't have any experience with the Ruger but I do own a Walther P22. We shoot the hell out of it and it has been flawless. My wife loves it.

02-17-2013, 05:53 AM	#4
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,815	I would at least get her a 9mm. Give her something she can learn and later get a CCW with. I have a taurus millennium pro for my concealed carry. I love the thing. Probably a hundred bucks cheaper than the walter also.

02-17-2013, 07:01 AM	#5
NH 2012 SS/RS Drives: 2012 2SS/RS L99 IBM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Goffstown, NH Posts: 664 View My Garage	I would also go with the 9mm. I have the Ruger SR9, my wife has the Ruger SR9C....

02-17-2013, 12:03 PM	#8
Vaux96 Drives: 45th 2SS LS3, 05 Ram 1500 SLT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States Posts: 389	Thanks for the suggestions! I thought about going 9mm at first also, but she is very nervous about shooting and the 9 might bark just too much for her until she gets used to the feeling. I don't want her to be done before she starts. I really think a 22 would be best to start with for her. Plus I wouldn't mind having one around, they are kind of fun. I think I am leaning towards the SR22. I like that Taurus Millennium a lot too.