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Walther GSP...help me out

Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 11:21 pm
by Rover
The Walther GSP has a reputation for utter reliability. I have been offered one of their Rapid Fire models (worthless now I know).

What would it take (plus $) to convert to Standard Pistol (.32 being a dream).

converting an OSP

Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 11:47 pm
by FredB
Converting an OSP to .32 is out of the question.

Converting an OSP to .22LR is not that difficult. Several years ago Sandy Santibanez posted detailed information on TT about how he made such a conversion for his daughter, who was competing in WSP internationally. If you do a patient search for posts by "Sandy Santibanez" relating to "OSP" and/or "conversion" you should be able to find the relevant posts.

As far as costs, it will cost more to make the conversion ISSF legal than it will if you just want to use the gun for Bullseye. But then you can use it as a .22 short for Bullseye, at least up to 25 yards. If you can find .22 short ammo, that is.

Comparing the total cost of an OSP .22LR conversion to a GSP, assuming you have to buy the OSP or the GSP, I would guess they would be in the same ballpark. And there are lots of used GSPs on Gunbrokers. Sandy didn't make the conversion to save money, but rather to provide his daughter with a gun that was lighter and had a better grip angle for her.

Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 9:45 am
by chukeeee
It's not out of the question to convert to .22lr or .32s&w. Conversion units are out there, as are trigger units in the proper weight ranges, grips, magazines, etc. Try Earl's or post on the "buy, sell, trade" forum.

"shoot 10's, and give 'em friends"

Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 10:51 am
by Tycho
Yep. You need everything except the lower frame. Easiest way to get that is to buy a complete .32 and grab all the parts except for the lower frame :-D

Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 2:04 pm
by Rover
Thanks for the advice, guys. I think I'll just pass on the offer.