Walther P22 and My First Silencer - FPS Video

The_Gun_Guru · 01-06-2013, 19:47

I had my Gemtech Alpine out today for the first time since I picked it up last week. Went through 100 rounds of WIN Super-X and about 100 rounds of WIN M-22 with only two FTFs near the end, which I attribute to the gun getting dirty. Other than those two issues, it was great!

First thing I did when I got home was clean it. I used Strike Hold and it worked great!

Here is a short video....

Walther P22 w/Gemtech Alpine Suppressor - YouTube

It was an awesome day!

TGG

chemcmndr · 01-06-2013, 20:01

Welcome to the world of suppressed shooting! Careful though, those stamps like to multiply...

The_Gun_Guru · 01-06-2013, 20:10

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Originally Posted by chemcmndr

Welcome to the world of suppressed shooting! Careful though, those stamps like to multiply...

Thanks

Yeah, I already want a 9mm silencer for my Glock 27 w/LWD conversion barrel. This Alpine is rated for .22WMR and I'm hoping for an affordable threaded barrel for the KT PMR-30 in the near future.

TGG

bac1023 · 01-06-2013, 20:55

Very cool

Toyman · 01-07-2013, 05:26

That didn't sound silent to me.

silent (adj) si·lent
utterly quiet: lacking any noise or sound

***Travclem*** · 01-07-2013, 09:38

Nice, I am waiting on a few tax stamps myself. .22 silencers are fun and the P22 isn't good for much but for some reason it suppresses really well.

The_Gun_Guru · 01-07-2013, 11:55

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Originally Posted by Toyman

That didn't sound silent to me.

silent (adj) si·lent
utterly quiet: lacking any noise or sound

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Originally Posted by Travclem

Nice, I am waiting on a few tax stamps myself. .22 silencers are fun and the P22 isn't good for much but for some reason it suppresses really well.

absolutely!

I could actually hear the bullet hitting the paper even with my ear protection on.it was a very fun day!

TGG

Kozel · 01-07-2013, 12:15

My daughter likes to shoot her Walter with silencer. No need to drive to the range. Open back door and have at it.

I am up to three stamps now thinking about fourth. I never thought I will be stamp collector!

The_Gun_Guru · 01-07-2013, 12:35

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Originally Posted by Kozel

My daughter likes to shoot her Walter with silencer. No need to drive to the range. Open back door and have at it.

I am up to three stamps now thinking about fourth. I never thought I will be stamp collector!

that is awesome!

do you live in a rural area? I live in the city surrounded by houses :-(

it would have to be really really quiet for me to get away with shooting it in the backyard :-) lol

TGG

G26S239 · 01-07-2013, 12:40

That is cool. Congratulations.

Kozel · 01-07-2013, 12:48

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Originally Posted by The_Gun_Guru

that is awesome!

do you live in a rural area? I live in the city surrounded by houses :-(

it would have to be really really quiet for me to get away with shooting it in the backyard :-) lol

TGG

I am outside of city limits. Technically it is legal to shoot here but neighbors do not like the noise and school down the street goes on lockdown when I shoot here. Bunch of cops show up all pissed but they cannot really do anything.

I got some silencers to keep doughnut warriors doing what they do best – raise funds by writing tickets.

SGT278ACR · 01-07-2013, 13:34

I know a lot of folks like the P22, but I just couldn't get past the zinc alloy pot metal. Went with the Ruger SR22 instead. Have shot both and the Ruger seems to perform better. For me anyway.

The_Gun_Guru · 01-07-2013, 13:38

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Originally Posted by Kozel

I am outside of city limits. Technically it is legal to shoot here but neighbors do not like the noise and school down the street goes on lockdown when I shoot here. Bunch of cops show up all pissed but they cannot really do anything.

I got some silencers to keep doughnut warriors doing what they do best – raise funds by writing tickets.

that is awesome!

I bet it pisses them off that they can't do anything about it. that would make my day!

TGG

***Travclem*** · 01-07-2013, 14:09

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Originally Posted by SGT278ACR

I know a lot of folks like the P22, but I just couldn't get past the zinc alloy pot metal. Went with the Ruger SR22 instead. Have shot both and the Ruger seems to perform better. For me anyway.

I agree that the Ruger is a better gun, but the one's I have shot will require a barrel swap to suppress. The Walther just requires a $20 thread adapter.

ZombieJoe · 01-07-2013, 14:29

Congrats!
It looks like it would be a lot of fun with a Kel Tec PLR22.

The_Gun_Guru · 01-07-2013, 14:59

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Originally Posted by ZombieJoe

Congrats!
It looks like it would be a lot of fun with a Kel Tec PLR22.

Thanks, I agree.

I do have my GSG Kalshnakov all setup for it but I need to get some subsonic ammo. The GSG works best with HV ammo, so not sure how it will do with subsonic.

I will video it though and post on YouTube.

TGG

Fireman1291 · 01-07-2013, 16:43

Awesome!

I still remember how friggin stoked I was when I brought my first "real" silencer home. I was like a kid on Christmas lolololol!

You loose that feeling as you buy more and more and more, it becomes a job I tell ya. Getting the silencer bug is worse than the gun bug I tell ya!

chemcmndr · 01-07-2013, 17:47

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Originally Posted by Travclem

Nice, I am waiting on a few tax stamps myself. .22 silencers are fun and the P22 isn't good for much but for some reason it suppresses really well.

My first suppressor/host was a Walther P22 & a TAC-65. It was pretty good suppressed, and a lot more reliable. I ended up giving the P22 to a friend as a going away present and got myself a threaded conversion kit for the G17. It sounds so much better IMO! It's at 1:27 in this video:

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Originally Posted by The_Gun_Guru

it would have to be really really quiet for me to get away with shooting it in the backyard :-) lol

TGG

You'd be surprised. I've shot into a Kevlar panel in my apartment with a .22 and someone was standing outside. They were none the wiser. Even though suppressors may not be "silent" they do alter the noise to something that isn't readily identifiable as a gunshot.

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Originally Posted by Fireman1291

You loose that feeling as you buy more and more and more, it becomes a job I tell ya. Getting the silencer bug is worse than the gun bug I tell ya!

I will agree that you become numb to it as your collection grows, but I don't know which is worse, the gun or silencer bug... I have 4 cans, 5 SBRs, and three more SBR projects in the works. It gets hectic with all the different host options for the cans though.

Fireman1291 · 01-08-2013, 04:38

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Originally Posted by chemcmndr

I will agree that you become numb to it as your collection grows, but I don't know which is worse, the gun or silencer bug... I have 4 cans, 5 SBRs, and three more SBR projects in the works. It gets hectic with all the different host options for the cans though.

My suppressor bug is BAD

My stamp count is 11 cans, 2 SBR, and 1 AOW. I need help

The_Gun_Guru · 01-08-2013, 05:51

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Originally Posted by Fireman1291

My suppressor bug is BAD

My stamp count is 11 cans, 2 SBR, and 1 AOW. I need help

The only help you need is help shooting them....I love the videos you post on YouTube, they ROCK!!!

I have always wanted a silencer but it wasn't till I started watching your videos that I got motivated to get the ball rolling. So to you I say THANK YOU!

TGG

Fireman1291 · 01-08-2013, 11:09

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Originally Posted by The_Gun_Guru

The only help you need is help shooting them....I love the videos you post on YouTube, they ROCK!!!

I have always wanted a silencer but it wasn't till I started watching your videos that I got motivated to get the ball rolling. So to you I say THANK YOU!

TGG

Oh cool man! I'm glad it helped push you over the edge. When I meet people at the range that are interested they always shun when I explain the steps required but I always urge that it's real easy and that it just sounds like a lot of work. It's almost laughable how easy it is.

So......I have to ask....what can are you buying next?!