MIGHTY MAGNUM

Once relegated to varmint hunting, the .22 WMR is seeing a self-defense rebirth. The Walther WMP is an example why.

Guns & Ammo - September 2022 Issue — (Michael Anschuetz photo)

By Jeremy Stafford

The WMP is a full-size pistol, which makes sense for a lot of situations, especially when a new shooter is training. Large-frame pistols offer better leverage to manipulate controls, more surface area to grip and larger magazines to reload with (and less often). In the case of aligning sights, the benefit is a longer sight radius. All of these help with fundamental skill development.

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MIGHTY MAGNUM

Once relegated to varmint hunting, the .22 WMR is seeing a self-defense rebirth. The Walther WMP is an example why.