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Walther WMP Review: The Perfect .22 Magnum Semi-Auto?

Walther WMP Review: The Perfect .22 Magnum Semi-Auto?

New from Walther, the WMP .22 Magnum is 'perfect' for those looking for a dependable sidearm.

By Hook & Barrel Staff
Published Aug. 31, 2023
Updated May 15, 2026

New from Walther, the WMP .22 Magnum is lightweight, affordable, and ready to go once unboxed.

When gearing up for outdoors adventures that require a dependable sidearm, the new Walther Magnum Pistol (WMP), a .22 magnum semi-automatic, is an excellent choice.

Commenting on the WMP, Walther's Vice President of Marketing and Product Development, Jens Krogh, stated, “The WMP puts Walther in a whole new Category."

"This pistol is a completely new Platform and is a game changer for us and our customers. We have worked tirelessly to create the most reliable and ergonomically correct .22 Magnum pistol ever made, and it turned out perfect.”

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About Walther's New WMP .22 Magnum Pistol

firing the Walter WMP SD pistol

The WMP .22 Magnum aims to embody quality, offering a lightweight, user-friendly design that's both accessible and affordable. It offers a slide-mounted red dot rimfire design brimming with impressive features.

From the box, the pistol boasts a slide ready for optics and top-tier ergonomics. Additionally, an innovative and patented ambidextrous reloading mechanism combines both paddle and button releases in a groundbreaking quad-release system.

With four activation points in total, the quad-release mechanism represents the epitome of versatile ambidextrous magazine releases. Collectively, these attributes deliver a premium shooting platform.

Bundled with two 15-round magazines, two optics adaptor plates, and effortless field stripping, alongside unrivaled precision and minimal recoil, this pistol arrives primed for action. Prepare to shoot it straight out of the box.

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