[NRAAM 2022] Hands On – Walther WMP Pistol

Featured on TFB before, NRAAM 2022 was our first chance to get a hands-on look at the new Walther WMP pistol.  Chambered in .22 WMR, this full-size pistol comes feature-loaded right out of the box.  I had a chance to sit down with Walther at NRAAM 2022 and go over some of the features of this new pistol.

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[NRAAM 2022] Hands On – Walther WMP Pistol

[NRAAM 2022] Hands On – Walther WMP Pistol

The WMP is mechanically unique from the rest of the Walther lineup.  Its full-size polymer frame has some light texturing for grip and an accessory rail up front.

[NRAAM 2022] Hands On – Walther WMP Pistol

Up top, there’s a set of blacked-out rear sights, as well as a fiber optic front sight.  In addition, there’s an optics plate cover, and the pistol comes with interchangeable plates that fit most pistol red dots.

[NRAAM 2022] Hands On – Walther WMP Pistol

The pistol is single action and uses a small hammer that’s exposed when the slide is racked.

[NRAAM 2022] Hands On – Walther WMP Pistol

It’s easy to tell when the pistol isn’t cocked as the hammer sits in a recessed down position.

[NRAAM 2022] Hands On – Walther WMP Pistol

Everything about this pistol feels and acts very full size.  Including a ported barrel with three ports on each side to mitigate recoil.

[NRAAM 2022] Hands On – Walther WMP Pistol

The frame is incredibly unique and has a four-way mag release.  Each side of the frame has both a push-button mag release, and a paddle mag release under the trigger.

[NRAAM 2022] Hands On – Walther WMP Pistol

The magazines included are 15-round polymer-coated steel mags and drop free without issue.  Plastic followers on the side of the magazine allow you to pull down on the follower to speed up reloading.

[NRAAM 2022] Hands On – Walther WMP Pistol

The WMP is available now from Walther with an MSRP of $549.  The WMP ships with the pistol, optic plates, and two fifteen-round magazines.  A 10-round state-compliant version of the WMP is available as well.

Thanks for reading, and stay tuned for more coverage of NRAAM 2022.

Product Specs

• MODEL: 5220300
• CALIBER: .22 WMR
• COLOR: BLACK
• SLIDE MATERIAL: ALUMINUM
• FRAME MATERIAL: POLYMER
• OVERALL LENGTH: 8.2″
• SLIDE LENGTH: 8.2″
• WIDTH: 1.48″
• HEIGHT: 5.66″
• BARREL LENGTH: 4.5″
• SIGHTS: Front: Fiber Optic | Rear: Serrated
• WEIGHT WITH EMPTY MAGAZINE: 27.8 OZ
• MAGAZINE CAPACITY: 15 RDS
• MAGS INCLUDED: 2 Magazines
• SAFETIES: 3-Auto
• OPTICS READY: YES
• TRIGGER PULL: 4.5 LBS
• MSRP: $549

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