I have been taking a look at a new .22 to buy. One of them is the new PT22 from walthers. Can anyone give me info on this gun. if you have one one currently is there pro's and con's?
I've never heard of a PT22. Perhaps you mean the P22? If so, they still aren't in the U.S. yet. There are only 2 of them and their both at the BATF going through the approval process. They should be out soon. I've got a P22 "first edition" reserved, so hopefully the BATF will get off their hinnies and get it approved.
From all accounts it shoudl be a great gun.
Practicing trigger control, sight picture, introducing handguns to a new shooter, cheap, fun plinking. Cheap practice with a gun that is close to size and weight of the one that many here carry daily.
And it's the only .22 caliber being manufactured or imported by Walther
I had ordered it through B&T Shooting Supplies, the one in Middleburg Heights. Final cost with tax was $342.39. ($320 price on the FE) IIRC, Rich quoted $320 for the First Edition, $270 or $280 for the 5 incher, $240 or $250 for the 3 incher. Not sure if any price increases have occurred since then (04/13/01).
Dealers here in AZ are talking about a price in the $300-$500 range, and that is just for the stripped down model. I talked to several this weekend, and they pretty much told me the same thing!!! Herr Mittelmann, and his mark up!!!!