Walther CSP Expert
Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen · Pistol · In Production · 2023
Also known as: Carl Walther CSP Expert
Overview
The Walther CSP Expert is a .22 Long Rifle blowback-operated semi-automatic target pistol designed for Olympic-style ISSF sport pistol disciplines. Introduced in 2023 as the successor to the long-running GSP/SSP line, it features an anatomic competition grip in laminated wood, an adjustable match trigger, click-adjustable target sights on a 215 mm sight radius, and a removable barrel weight for balance tuning. Its low bore axis, mild rimfire recoil, and precision sights make it a favoured entry into one-handed precision and rapid-fire pistol competition.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 950 g (33.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 245 mm (9.65") |
| Barrel Length | 150 mm (5.91") |
| Height | 145 mm (5.71") |
| Width | 50 mm (1.97") |
| Sight Radius | 215 mm (8.46") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 330 m/s (1083 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 141 J (104 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 25 m (27 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Laminated Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Anatomic Competition Grip, Adjustable Match Trigger, Click Adjustable Rear Sight, Rotatable Front Sight, Removable Barrel Weight, Dry Fire Mechanism
Variants
- Walther CSP Classic - Entry Level
- Walther CSP Dynamic - Action Sport
Production
Production years: 2023-present
Current-production competition pistol; introduced 2023 as the replacement for the Walther GSP/SSP series
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Notes
Part of the Walther CSP family alongside the CSP Classic (entry-level, fixed sights) and CSP Dynamic (tuned for action and IPSC-style rapid target series). The CSP Expert ships with a 100 g steel barrel weight for the dovetail beneath the barrel.
Background
Walther's sport-pistol lineage stretches back to the pre-war Olympia pistols that dominated Olympic rapid-fire shooting; the CSP Expert continues that tradition as a modern, purpose-built .22 LR match pistol for aspiring Olympic competitors.