Walther LP400

Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen · Pistol · In Production · 2009

Also known as: Walther LP 400, LP400 Carbon, LP400 Alu, LP400 Club

Overview

The Walther LP400 is a single-shot, pre-charged pneumatic 10-metre match air pistol chambered in .177 (4.5 mm) for ISSF Olympic-discipline air pistol competition. It uses a removable aluminium air cylinder charged to 200 bar, a carbon-jacketed rifled barrel with the RESORBER two-phase compensator, a two-stage trigger adjustable to roughly 500 grams, and a fully adjustable MEMORY 3D grip. Variants include the flagship LP400 Carbon, the LP400 Alu, and the entry-level LP400 Club.

Specifications

Weight (empty)870 g (30.7 oz)
Weight (loaded)900 g (31.7 oz)
Overall Length410 mm (16.14")
Barrel Length227 mm (8.94")
Height135 mm (5.31")
Width50 mm (1.97")
Sight Radius340 mm (13.39")
Action TypeBreak Action
Firing MechanismFixed Firing Pin
Trigger TypeTwo Stage
Trigger Pull5 N (1.1 lbf)
Magazine Capacity1 rounds
Magazine TypeInternal
Muzzle Velocity170 m/s (558 fps)
Muzzle Energy7.5 J (6 ft·lbf)
Effective Range10 m (11 yd)
Barrel RiflingRight Hand
Frame MaterialAluminum
Barrel MaterialSteel
FinishAnodized

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Production

Production years: 2009-present

Mainstay of Walther's 10m Olympic match air pistol line; LP400 Carbon won a Red Dot product design award.

Origin

Country of origin: Germany

Notes

Sometimes erroneously catalogued as an Anschutz product; the LP400 is manufactured by Carl Walther. Anschutz produces match air rifles but not the LP400 air pistol.

Background

The LP400 succeeded Walther's earlier LP300 and became one of the dominant pistols in Olympic and ISSF 10-metre air pistol events, prized for its low felt disturbance and infinitely adjustable ergonomics.