Description
The CP22 is a new member of the Grand Power rimfire family, built on the tradition of the famous K22 and K22 X-trim models, both well proven and known for their excellent reliability, durability and long lifetime, but in smaller, more compact package.
If you’re not familiar with Grand Power one of the things that makes their handguns different is the rotating barrel. The real benefit of the rotating barrel is the absence of the lock-up clunk – tilting barrels require right-angle pieces of steel to pass over one another. This increases perceived recoil with abrupt shifts in weight and spikes in linear energy transfer. That simply doesn’t happen with a rotating barrel used in the Grand Power models.
As all Grand Power rimfire models, the CP22 is built from exactly the same materials as the larger caliber models, such as the K100, in fact, majority of the parts are the same as the 9mm models. This means the CP22 is equipped with a steel slide, machined from single piece of steel, as well as full thickness steel barrel and steel insert-internal frame containing all the parts – also machined from a single piece of solid steel. All of these provide for excellent performance, durability and longevity.
The Grand Power rimfire pistols are also famous for excellent trigger, the CP22 is no exception. Crisp, clean trigger combined with short reset allow for great accuracy, even with a shorter barrel. For those who already own a Grand Power 9mm pistol, the CP22 provides a partner for training, as the CP22 is built on the same frame/handle. Owners of the other models will appreciate the same, full sized and fully ambidextrous controls with same layout as other Mk7 and Mk12 pistols.
The CP22 features an agronomically shaped polymer grip with full sized trigger guard and Mk12 disassembly mechanism. There is a standard rail for accessories such as light or laser devices. Front and rear sights can be exchanged to other Grand Power sights such as tritium or fiber optic sights to accommodate the shooter’s specific needs and preferences.
No matter if you decide to use the CP22 for training, as a first gun, to teach somebody else or as a primary carry gun for those who may find stronger caliber a little too much, the CP22 will satisfy your needs.
