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Older Walther Air Pistols

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 3:16 am
by Guest
Any comments, good or bad, on the Walther CP1, CP2 and CP3 pistols?
Anything in particular to look for that may be trouble?

Looking for more of a piece of history than a competition gun, but must function reliably.

All comments appreciated.

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 5:46 am
by cdf
The CP2 is a very nice piece , and a very nice shooter . They are available in CO2 and PCP versions . If I could find one I'd grab it .

Chris

correction

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 11:16 am
by Fred
cdf wrote:The CP2 is a very nice piece , and a very nice shooter . They are available in CO2 and PCP versions . If I could find one I'd grab it .

Chris
Chris,

To the best of my knowledge, the CP2 was made well before PCP technology was used in target pistols.

Again, based on my incomplete knowledge, if I wanted one of the 3 models mentioned as a shooting gun (not just collectable), I would go for the latest CP3 I could find. I believe there were some trigger problems, in the earlier models, that were improved in the later CP3s. If RayMac is listening he could provide the definitive information.

FredB

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 1:07 pm
by cdf
My bad I was thinking of the CPM 1 ( like the LP201 in tenPfiles -less the shroud ) .We have one at our club , unfortunately not for sale ).

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 7:45 pm
by Lee Jr
I shot the CP3 pictured below for many years. Digging up the picture brings back fond memories...it was very reliable and the trigger was pretty good and very consistent. I added the Morini grips, Nygord compensator, and short CO2 cylinder. As pictured its balance was very similar to my current Morini EI Short. I would highly recommend the CP3 to any beginning shooter.

Image

Lee