Walther P22 rear sights

[LYHTSPD]

I bought a used P22 a few months back and I am having some issues with the rear sight. It seems to have stripped the threads on the sight and will just around if you just touch it. I have tried to contact Walther twice now (once today and originally 2 weeks ago) and I have not heard anything back.

I have scoured the net looking for an aftermarket rear sight for the P22, but I have come up with nothing other than a few guys who made a custom dovetail for theirs. Does anyone know if there are aftermarket sights out there? If not, and Walther does not take care of it, then I will probably end up with an inexpensive laser or holographic sight.

 

[sellersdw]

I had a p22 with a similar issue. What I found on mine was on the side opposite the screw the threaded insert had pushed out far enough the site could move an 1/8 in. I ended up getting the rear site mounted with the through screw and then pressed the threaded insert back in. This tightened right up. When I called Walther (S&W) they said it was a pretty common issue but didn't offer to do much but have me send it back to them. You might do a quick search for the "P22 Bible". I think it has something in the addendum for working with the sight. It's a fun gun to shoot when it is working the way you want. Mine moved out a couple months back when a GSG1911 moved in.

 

[LYHTSPD]

I had a p22 with a similar issue. What I found on mine was on the side opposite the screw the threaded insert had pushed out far enough the site could move an 1/8 in. I ended up getting the rear site mounted with the through screw and then pressed the threaded insert back in. This tightened right up. When I called Walther (S&W) they said it was a pretty common issue but didn't offer to do much but have me send it back to them. You might do a quick search for the "P22 Bible". I think it has something in the addendum for working with the sight. It's a fun gun to shoot when it is working the way you want. Mine moved out a couple months back when a GSG1911 moved in.

Yeah, I have that P22 Bible somewhere. I forgot that it had info on a lot of the common issues and fixes. I have put about 400 rounds through mine and I have not had any issues with it (other than the sight). Fun little gun to shoot. Thanks for the info.

 

[LYHTSPD]

Just an update. I did finally get an email back from S&W/Walther. They sent me a link to get a paid address label to send it in for warranty work. That turn around is going to be 4-6 weeks, but my wife wants to use the Walther at a handgun safety course we are going to next month. I guess it will have to wait until after that.

 

[ynot16602]

Still waiting for S&W to fix mine

Sent my p22 back to S&W nearly 3 months ago to have the rear sight replaced. Sent an e-mail to find out what the hell is taking so long. "Parts on back order, waiting on shipment from Germany". Just like getting a car repaired... damn parts dept!

 

[LYHTSPD]

Wow, I am glad you posted that. I better make sure I get my fill of 22 shooting before I send it off then.

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