Walther P88

Infobox Weapon
name=Walther P88


caption=Walther P88 Compact
origin=flag|West Germany
type=Semi-automatic pistol
is_ranged=yes
service=
used_by=
wars=
designer=Carl Walther GmbH
design_date=1988
manufacturer=Carl Walther GmbH
production_date=1988-1996
number=
variants=P88 Compact, P88 Champion, P88 Sport
weight=g to oz|568|sp=us|abbr=on|precision=2|wiki=yes
length=mm to in|187|abbr=on|precision=1|wiki=yes (P88)
convert|181|mm|abbr=on|1 (P88 Compact)
part_length=convert|102|mm|abbr=on|1 (P88)
convert|97|mm|abbr=on|1 (P88 Compact)
crew=
cartridge=9x19mm Parabellum
.22 Long Rifle
caliber=
action=Short recoil operated, locked breech
rate=
velocity=
range=
max_range=
feed=15 round box magazine
sights=Front blade, rear notch

The P88 was a semiautomatic pistol developed by the Walther company of Germany in 1988 [http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg87-e.htm world.guns.ru] Modern Firearms - Walther P-88 (Germany)] , hence the model name P88. Its main feature was a high-capacity double-stacked magazine designed for military and law enforcement use.

In 1996, Walther discontinued the pistol in favour of the slightly lighter and smaller P88 Compact, which was also cheaper to manufacture.

The Walther P88 is highly prized among collectors and sport shooters due to its superb accuracy (1.5 to 2 inch groups at 25 yards) and high-quality construction.

German manufacturer Umarex produces a licensed CO2 version labelled Walther CP88, which is in fact a revolver with a hidden eight round cylinder.

Variants

P88 Compact

Lighter and a bit smaller with only minor differences.

P88 Champion

Adjustable sights and other minor changes, normally chambered for .22 LR.

ee also

* Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen (Walther)

References