Carl Walther GmbH · Pistol · In Production · 2022
| Weight (empty) | 788 g (27.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 208 mm (8.19") |
| Barrel Length | 114 mm (4.49") |
| Height | 145 mm (5.71") |
| Width | 35 mm (1.38") |
| Magazine Capacity | 15 rounds |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 575 m/s (1886 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 428 J (316 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
Primary Caliber: .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire
The Carl Walther GmbH WMP (Walther Magnum Pistol) is a full-size, optics-ready semi-automatic pistol chambered in .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, introduced by Walther Arms in May 2022. Reliably cycling the high-pressure, rimmed .22 WMR cartridge in a semi-automatic handgun has long challenged designers, and the WMP addresses it with a straight-blowback action built around a fixed bull barrel: an external hammer adds resistance that keeps the action closed during the initial pressure spike, allow...
Country of Origin: Germany