Description
Some pistols have a way of pulling you in before you even pull the trigger. The Walther P5 chambered in .22 LR is one of them. It’s got that unmistakable West German feel, solid, elegant, a little understated, but underneath the clean lines, it hides something rare. Most people picture the 9mm P5, the duty pistol with serious credentials. This one, though? It’s different. It’s the quiet sibling with a mischievous streak.
Chambered in .22 LR, it’s still every bit a Walther. The same distinctive slide profile. The same engineering precision. But the lighter cartridge turns it into something else entirely, a rimfire that’s just plain fun to shoot. Low recoil, easy control, and that classic Walther DA/SA trigger that feels like it’s been tuned by instinct. Every pull, every reset, feels intentional.
The ambidextrous mag release and ergonomic grip remind you this pistol wasn’t just designed, it was considered. The way it fits the hand, the way the sights line up, the way it makes you want to shoot another magazine just to feel it cycle again.
And then there’s the fact it was made in West Germany. That alone makes it collectible. It’s a product of an era when every Walther that left the factory carried a kind of quiet pride, a mix of precision, patience, and craftsmanship that’s almost impossible to replicate today.
For the serious collector or the casual shooter with an eye for history, this .22 LR variant is something special. It’s not just a scaled-down version—it’s a piece of Walther’s legacy, built to remind you that performance and personality can absolutely coexist.
