The Walther PPQ M2 is a semi-automatic rimfire pistol chambered in .22 LR, built around the same frame as the centerfire PPQ line. It works well for range practice and training without the cost of centerfire ammunition. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Walther Arms 
• Model Name: PPQ M2 
• Caliber: 22 LR 
• Action: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Capacity: 10+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5 inches 
• Weight: 22.4 oz (approximately 1.4 lbs) 
• Frame Material: Polymer with Picatinny rail 
• Slide Material: Steel with Matte Black Tenifer finish 
• Grip Type: Standard Black Polymer 
• Safety Mechanism: Firing Pin and Trigger safety 
   

Detailed Features 

The polymer frame keeps weight down at 22.4 oz and provides a comfortable grip that holds up through extended range sessions. A fiber optic sight system aids target acquisition across different lighting conditions. The single-action trigger breaks at approximately 4.85 lbs with a short reset. Integrated firing pin and trigger safeties are standard. The threaded barrel accepts suppressors and muzzle devices. 
 

Target Audience 

• Beginners who want an approachable entry into shooting sports 
• Experienced shooters looking for an affordable training analog to the centerfire PPQ 
• Competitive shooters who want optics or suppressor compatibility 
   

Usage Scenarios 

• Rimfire practice at local ranges 
• Varmint hunting where low recoil matters 
• Suppressed shooting with the threaded barrel

The Walther PPQ M2 in .22LR tends to draw positive feedback from shooters. The ergonomics come up repeatedly — the grip feels natural and the controls fall where you'd expect them, which makes it accessible to newer shooters without frustrating experienced ones.

Accuracy is a consistent high point. The 5-inch barrel helps produce tight groupings, and the trigger — with its smooth pull and short reset — gets mentioned often as a strength. Most owners report solid reliability at the range.

On the downside, some users wish the accessory ecosystem matched higher-caliber models, and a handful note that specific ammunition types can be harder to source. Weight occasionally comes up, though the 22.4 oz is generally considered manageable. A recurring theme is that shooters enjoy it as a training tool but would like to see more features for the price point compared to centerfire options.