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Few rimfire handguns carry as much history as the Walther PPK/S, and this .22 LR version brings all of that classic style with the added bonus of cheap, easy shooting. It's a 1-to-1 scale match to the centerfire PPK/S in .380, same dimensions, same DA/SA trigger system, same beavertail grip and rear slide serrations, right down to the manual thumb safety and decocker. What sets this two-tone model apart is the contrasting black frame and stainless slide finish, which gives it a sharp, dressed-up look that's harder to find than the standard all-black version. The 3.3-inch steel barrel is threaded at the factory, and with the addition of a threaded barrel adapter (sold separately), this pistol becomes one of the more practical and satisfying suppressor hosts in the rimfire category.
The DA/SA trigger setup is classic Walther. Single-action pull is crisp and manageable at around 6.6 lbs, which is where you want to be for most range work. Double-action comes in heavy, right around 17.5 lbs, which is typical for the PPK family. Most people who shoot this gun long-term learn to cock the hammer manually for that first shot and enjoy the much lighter single-action pull from there. The fixed-barrel blowback design contributes to solid accuracy for a compact pistol of this size, and the beavertail extension and finger rest magazine base plate do a lot to make the grip comfortable for extended range sessions. Like most compact .22 semi-autos, it tends to run best with high-velocity ammo. CCI Mini-Mags and similar high-velocity loads cycle it most reliably; low-power bulk ammo can cause short-stroking until the gun breaks in.
The threaded barrel on this PPK/S .22 is a notable advantage over its .380 ACP counterpart. Because of the fixed barrel design on the centerfire versions, threading the barrel of a standard PPK/S is difficult and not commonly done. The .22 LR model was built with this in mind, and the factory threading makes it genuinely suppressor-ready with just the addition of the proper adapter. An interesting detail worth knowing: the short barrel length on this pistol means that even standard and high-velocity .22 LR loads often stay subsonic through it, so you can skip hunting for dedicated subsonic ammo when shooting suppressed. The pistol ships with a loaded chamber indicator and an internal slide stop, and Walther backs it with a lifetime warranty.
The barrel is threaded at the factory at 1/2×28, but the adapter needed to mount most suppressors is sold separately. Walther offers an adapter through their accessories store, and they're also widely available from third-party retailers. The barrel itself is ready to go from day one, you just need that adapter to attach a can.
High-velocity loads like CCI Mini-Mags, CCI Velocitors, and Remington Golden Bullets are widely regarded as the most reliable choice in this pistol. The blowback action needs enough energy to cycle fully, and low-power or subsonic bulk ammo can cause short-stroking, especially before the gun is broken in. After a few hundred rounds, reliability with a wider range of ammo tends to improve, but sticking with quality high-velocity ammo is the safe bet.
This specific model features a black frame paired with a stainless-look slide, giving it a sharper, more distinctive appearance compared to the all-black or all-nickel versions. It's the same pistol mechanically, just with that contrasting finish that a lot of buyers prefer for its classic, dressed-up look.
Yes, the double-action pull runs right around 17.5 lbs, which is on the heavier side for any pistol. That said, the single-action pull at around 6.6 lbs is quite good. Most experienced PPK shooters manually cock the hammer for their first shot and work in single-action from there, which makes the gun a pleasure to shoot. It smooths out some with use too.
No, the .22 LR and the .380 ACP PPK/S use completely different magazines and they are not interchangeable. The .22 LR magazine is a 10-round rimfire design with a stamped steel body and an extended base plate. Make sure you're buying magazines specifically listed for the PPK/S .22 LR.
Because the barrel is only 3.3 inches long, many standard and high-velocity .22 LR loads don't have enough barrel length to fully accelerate past the speed of sound, meaning they exit the muzzle subsonic. This is a practical advantage when shooting suppressed, since you often don't need to buy dedicated subsonic ammo to get a quiet report. Results can vary by load and lot, but it's a well-documented characteristic of this specific pistol.
| UPC | 840082000662 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 5030310 |
| Shipping Weight | 2.9 |
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