Walther parts list 279 38 65 on ppq m2 .22lr shows ref 15 as a hammer. No ref of striker. Don't understand why Buds and others call it a striker fire. I don't get it.

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Walther parts list 279 38 65 on ppq m2 .22lr  shows ref 15 as a hammer. No ref of striker.  Don't understand why  Buds  and others call it a striker fire. I don't get it.

James G. · Answer

Fred, thanks for the follow up and clarification. This model has an internal hammer instead of the striker-fire system in the centerfire models.  https://www.ssusa.org/articles/2018/11/21/review-walther-ppq-22/

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Walther parts list 279 38 65 on ppq m2 .22lr shows ref 15 as a hammer. No ref of striker. Don't understand why Buds and others call it a striker fire. I don't get it.