Any recommendations or feedback from all of you gun experts out there will be appreciated.
Well, I've never shot a Walther P22, but I won't let that stop me from giving out my uninformed opinion! It's never stopped me before! lol
Walther makes a really fine firearm. However, there are many others that are terrific too. In .22, you might want to check out the Ruger Mk2 or Mk3. You might also want to check out their 22/45, which is quite similar in feel to a 1911 (.45 Auto). It seems that these are the "universal" .22 semi-auto handguns. Simply EVERYONE I know has one. They're relatively inexpensive, rugged, and seem to work forever. Interestingly enough, mine is extremely reliable EXCEPT immediately after cleaning! I've found that it will jam two or three times during the first 100 or so rounds fired through it after cleaning, but after that, it's completely reliable.
Another .22 that some people LOVE is the Browning Buckmark. And used Colt .22s are highly prized as well.
Generally, you shouldn't be put off looking at and buying a used .22. Just take a knowledgable friend with you to check it out beforehand.
Mark
That was the best .22 pistol I have ever had. I traded it to a dealer who was also a coon hunter. He traded me a Springfield 03A3 with a Redfield Receiver sight and sourdough front blade. He also threw in 1000 rounds of Lake City match.
I may have gotten the best of the deal but would love to have that gun back.
Just a note on your remark about jams with you first few rounds. You might try running a dry swab through the barrel before you start shooting to clean out the oil residue. That may help.