Walther 1250 Dominator
- Category
- Rifle
- Barrel
- 600 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.40 kg
- Introduced
- 2008
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Walther 1250 Dominator is a pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifle chambered for .22 and .177 caliber pellets. Fed from an 8-shot rotary magazine and cycled by a bolt action, it draws from a 300 bar (4,350 psi) removable air reservoir that delivers roughly 100 useful shots per fill. The free-floated, rifled barrel and regulated valve give it competition-grade consistency, while the ambidextrous synthetic stock and 11mm dovetail plus Picatinny scope rail make it a popular field-target and small-game platform.
The Dominator name marked Walther's push into the high-power regulated PCP market, competing against British field-target rifles like the Air Arms S510 with a German-engineered 300 bar system rated for around 100 shots per fill.
Distributed in North America by Umarex USA. Offered in .177 and .22 calibers, and in a Field Target (FT) configuration with a laminate stock. The removable reservoir sits under the barrel, so the barrel is free-floated to prevent point-of-impact shift as pressure drops.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Carl Walther GmbH
- Category
- Rifle
- Country
- Germany
- Status
- Discontinued
- Produced
- 2008
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 600 mm
- Overall length
- 1040 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.40 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Two stage
- Trigger pull
- 20.0 N
- Capacity
- 8
- Magazine
- Rotary
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- Matte black
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 305 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 40 J
- Effective range
- 50 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
No load solved for this record yetThe flight path is computed from a cartridge and a bullet. This record has no ammunition filed against its chambering, so there is nothing to solve.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Pre charged pneumatic
300 bar air reservoir- Regulated
Free floating barrel
8 shot rotary magazine
Picatinny rail- 11mm dovetail
Ambidextrous stock
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 60 .22 Air (5.5mm) rifles | 3.40 kg | 3.20 kg | Heavier than about 60% |
| Overall lengthAmong 60 .22 Air (5.5mm) rifles | 1040 mm | 987 mm | Longer than about 60% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 58 .22 Air (5.5mm) rifles | 600 mm | 487 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 60 .22 Air (5.5mm) rifles | 8 | 10 | Holds fewer rounds than about 90% |
Answers
Questions about the Walther 1250 Dominator
How much does the Walther 1250 Dominator weigh?
The Walther 1250 Dominator weighs 3.40 kg (7.50 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Walther 1250 Dominator?
The Walther 1250 Dominator is chambered in .22 Air (5.5mm).
How many rounds does the Walther 1250 Dominator hold?
The Walther 1250 Dominator holds 8 rounds, fed from a rotary magazine.
How long is the Walther 1250 Dominator?
The Walther 1250 Dominator is 1040 mm (40.9 in) long overall, with a 600 mm (23.6 in) barrel.
Who makes the Walther 1250 Dominator?
The Walther 1250 Dominator is made by Carl Walther GmbH (Germany).
When was the Walther 1250 Dominator introduced?
The Walther 1250 Dominator was introduced in 2008.
How does the Walther 1250 Dominator operate?
The Walther 1250 Dominator uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
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- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
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Provenance
What the record holds
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
72%
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API
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