In two weeks, I've put about 800 rounds through my M&P 9. Even using steel case Russian ammo, practice costs are adding up.

I decided to buy a M&P 22 for warmups, practice, and fun.



I love that the M&P 22's exterior dimensions are an exact match for the M&P 9. Everything feels the same.



The rear sight between the two isn't the same. I'd replace the M&P 22's rear sight with a M&P 9 stock rear sight, but a steel sight drifted onto a light-weight aluminum slide isn't a good idea.

I've field stripped, inspected, & cleaned it. I was very surprised at the copious amount of vaselene consistency assembly grease Walther packed into it.

I handled the M&P 22, and actually like the frame safety. I now wish I opted for the frame safety on my M&P 9.

I'm looking forward to shooting it tomorrow. Crossing my fingers that it all goes well.