WALTHER P22 - 22LR VS SHEET METAL

Published on June 13, 2016
Duration: 3:28

This destructive test evaluates the Walther P22's .22LR performance against 24-gauge sheet metal. The CCI Mini-Mag 40-grain rounds penetrated two sheets, with the third stopping the deformed projectile. The video highlights the significant difference in bullet weight and impact compared to 9mm.

Quick Summary

The Walther P22's .22LR CCI Mini-Mag 40-grain rounds penetrated two sheets of 24-gauge sheet metal. The third sheet stopped the projectile, which was found to be significantly deformed into an oval shape upon recovery.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Walther P22 .22LR vs Sheet Metal Test
  2. 00:45Ammo Comparison: .22LR vs 9mm Grain Weight
  3. 01:32Live Fire: Shooting the Walther P22
  4. 02:00Results: .22LR Penetration & Bullet Deformation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many sheets of 24-gauge sheet metal did the Walther P22's .22LR round penetrate?

In the destructive test, the .22LR CCI Mini-Mag 40-grain round successfully penetrated two sheets of 24-gauge sheet metal before being stopped by the third sheet.

What happened to the .22LR bullet after impacting the sheet metal?

After penetrating two sheets of 24-gauge metal, the recovered .22LR projectile was significantly deformed, changing from its original shape into an oval.

What ammunition was used in the Walther P22 for the sheet metal test?

The test utilized CCI Mini-Mag ammunition, specifically the .22LR variant with a 40-grain copper-plated round nose bullet.

How does the .22LR's performance compare to 9mm in this test?

A previous test showed a 9mm round penetrating 10 sheets of the same 24-gauge metal, indicating a substantial difference in penetration power compared to the .22LR's two sheets.

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