Walther GSP

Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen · Pistol · In Production · 1968

Weight (empty)1200 g (42.3 oz)
Overall Length437 mm (17.20")
Barrel Length115 mm (4.53")
Height145 mm (5.71")
Width50 mm (1.97")
Magazine Capacity6 rounds
Action TypeBlowback
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity340 m/s (1115 fps)
Muzzle Energy150 J (111 ft·lbf)
Effective Range50 m (55 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: .22 Long Rifle

The Walther GSP (Gebrauchs-Sport-Pistole, 'Service Sport Pistol') is a precision target pistol introduced by Carl Walther in 1968 and still in production over five decades later as the GSP500. Designed for ISSF 25m Standard Pistol and 25m Centre-Fire Pistol disciplines, the GSP uses a fixed-barrel blowback action with an unlocked breech, a finely adjustable two-stage trigger, and an anatomical wraparound target grip available in left- and right-hand configurations. The pistol's hallmark is its q...

Country of Origin: Germany

Designer: Carl Walther GmbH target pistol design team