walther cp 201

darrell · Post by **darrell** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 3:23 pm

i have come across a cp 201 cheep i would like to know a little about these guns i have already looked up co2 on this sight i know some people think co2 is out of date and others will sa that filling is a problem not for me i run a hotel and have plenty of co2 bottles for the beer so that is not a problem and i donot have to buy a diving bottle and i would like to do this cheep becose i am turning to air to train for 25m while it is to cold out side thanks

rogerv · Post by **rogerv** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 8:50 pm

I know nothing about the cp201. Our host has a cp2 for a decent price in the used guns. These are pretty decent pistols (I've owned 2).

darrell · Post by **darrell** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 2:53 am

the cp 201 has the co2 bottle which hangs at 45° just infront of the trigger

Mark Briggs · Post by **Mark Briggs** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:27 am

Darrel - the CP201 is truly a wonderful pistol. It's the next generation to follow the CMP1 (if memory serves me correctly). The CPM 1 has no shroud over the barrel, while the CP201 has a shroud. Otherwise they're very similar in appearance. The CP200 is, I think, the version of the pistol which has a horizontal tank beneath the barrel. It's a matter of personal choice, but for those of us who don't like a pistol which is muzzle-heavy, the CP201 offers the perfect solution by keeping the Co2 reservoir back very close to the trigger.

I've had a chance to shoot the CP201 and can honestly say that if I didn't have a Co2-powered Steyr LP-1 the CP201 would definitely be on my shopping list. If the grip is close to fitting your hand and it's at a reasonable price, I'd say "go for it".

One additional note... If you're thinking of using a beer/soda dispensing Co2 bottle you'll be in for a bit of a surprise as they're designed to provide Co2 GAS. You need LIQUID Co2 so will have to either invert the Co2 bottle or install a "dip tube" or "syphon tube" to draw liquid off the bottom of the tank. For the cost of a Co2 tank that's modified with a dip tube (and the fact that you only need to fill it on a very infrequent basis) you'll likely appreciate having your own Co2 supply at home.

darrell · Post by **darrell** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 12:59 pm

Thanks for the reply mark i will go and see the pistol on thirsday i have already phond walther to see if i can get parts and that seems all ok and aparently the gun has only fired about 130 shots