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Walther “NIGHTHAWK” Review
Posted by Brian Richardson on Apr 25 2005
Walther “NIGHTHAWK” Review
I responded recently to an inquiry here on the newer model Walther P-22 .22 LR … & while a neat little package – I think it should have better accuracy & come w/ more accessories as a purchase incentive. Let me also say that maybe I should also define one more time that the Walther .22 LR in all its dimension options is meant as a mini tactical response type .22 LR & not a target gun for the 50 yard line. It is however a close range “trainer” for economical practice & makes a great general function plinker.
I also wanted to add – they are finicky on ammo selection – particularly low report/sub-sonic & target velocity… (That should tell ya a little something, but could be aided by a lighter mainspring) READ your manual if you decide to go w/ the P-22!
Here is why it could be better - right out of the box:
I recently purchased a German made Walther “Nighthawk” air pistol in .177 cal. I don’t know if many are familiar w/ these new guns, but they are one of the coolest sport class air guns on the market and come with a Walther red dot scope on rings, a Walther Tac Light w/ pressure switch on ring, a weight stabilizing “big” threaded compensator, and all fit on a 4 way Weaver type rail mount. It also arrives new in the box in hard carry case & all tools needed w/ all batteries. Whole package is an awesome deal at $150 total.
The Nighthawk is a full scale 8 shot (comes w/ 2 rotary discs) CO2 (clip fed) powered semi-auto that dupes the P-99. It maintains several of the key working functions as well, like the ambidextrous mag. release at the bottom of the trigger guard, but is based on a Walther revolving model CP w/ in its innards. Having all accessories attached the full-scale auto probably weights about 2-2 ˝ pounds!
What exactly would it be good for? Well, essentially the same thing as the P-22 but hitting closer to home… fundamental around the house target shooting, tactical or practical shooting experience, and putting the stopper on pests.
Accuracy, having the stability edge using all the accessories, is to my astonishment first-rate! Downside might be the low velocity of spec. 360 some ft./sec. – so for hunting pests good idea to be close. What do I mean by first rate? 3 shot groups (using the 3 MOA red dot) at 7 yards or 21 ft. was one ragged hole to a largest spread of a torn clover leaf. The trigger is double action only and takes more leverage than typical target work - so I’m pretty impressed on accuracy.
Guess had I not seen the “made in Germany” and added up all the accessories in my mind – I would never have considered such a purchase. I would recommend this gun to anyone looking for a so far consistent and admirably accurate trainer pistol in a full scale design.
Brian Richardson
http://www.northernrim.com
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