I was looking for another good 22lr pistol to shoot and I've narrowed it down between the M&P 22 and the colt 1911 22. I was wondering what everyone experiences with the two pistols (good & bad) Thanks

Don't know about the Colt but I will tell you the Sig 1911-22 is awesome IMO. A little picky on ammo.

While I don't have the Colt, I do have the GSG 1911-22 (was much preferred over the Colt when I was checking them out). There is less recoil, even for a 22 with the steel 1911. Other than that, they have both given me no issues and are a blast to shoot. I would be confident recommending either

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Have you had any problems with your M&P22?

Who makes the S&W M&P 22 pistol

Umarex owns Walther, who makes the M&P22. Whoops...

I too just bought a Sig 1911 in .22LR. I had 2 failure to feeds because I decompressed the spring when loading too much so they didn't sit right. Didn't even clean it and ran a variety of mixed bag ammo through it. Shoots great! To me, the M&P 22 does not resemble the real thing that much. It feels chintzy (i was bummed because I really wanted one). The Sig feels solid!

got the M&P in .22, 9mm, 40 & .45...all look very much alike & the .22 is a sweet shooter...all will fit the same holster & all have the same grip angle...my .22 has a 3# trigger others break at 5.5#...love them all but the .22 is the most fun

If you already own a M&P series centerfire, then the M&P .22 might be a good under study. I own a GSG .22 1911, and it is a very nice gun for the money, about the best of the 1911 .22 clones out there. (It is the same gun SIG markets under their name) Now, if accuracy is paramount, then a Kimber .22 1911 conversion kit is the way to go. I have had two, and both were just about as accurate as my Smith 41 or HS Victor. A few other companies make similar conversion kits, but I am not sure of the accuracy.

I have had the M&P22 and the SIG 1911-22 since last year. I enjoy shooting them both. Both have been reliable with Federal value pack ammo.

Why not buy both, I did.

LTC

I own both M&P 22 and CZ Kadet 22LR pistols. The Kadet is a little heavier than the M&P 22 due to its all steel construction. I like shooting with both and have had no problems. They both like copper plated HPs. I've tried some 40gr lead solids and had a few FTF/FTE issues.

I looked at the Colt, SiG, GSG and ATI (I think it's the same maker as the Colt). The only think I like about all of them was the price.

In the end I bought the Browning 1911/22. It is pricier then the others and is also about 80% actual size. It is accurate and feeds any 22LR round you can find. It is also the only one that is actually built inside and out like a true 1911. It even disassembles like a 1911 should.

I was wondering how I would like the size of the Browning, since as I mentioned it is about 80% size of the standard 1911. I actually got to like this smaller pistol. It is fun to shoot.

The main drawback is that it is pricier then the others listed here, but it is also better made and 100% made in the U.S.A.

M&P-22 is a great plinker and feels like it's larger cal siblings,only lighter. Mine isn't a picky eater once it was broken in. If you want a 22 tack driver,I'd suggest the High Standard Victor. But you will also pay more for the Victor. Never cared for the "lighter" 1911's,it's 45acp or nothing in that.

I might have to check the Browning out. I have the Ruger Sr22 and its a smaller gun as well but the wife took it over so I decided to get another 22 for myself. I really like the Ruger and it shoots anything and everything that i put through it but i would like to get a different style gun. I've never owned a 1911 style gun so thats one of the reason for the 1911 style and I loved the way the Colt felt. The M&P is real nice but I've heard people are having problems with them but I guess thats with any gun.

I had a Spikes Tactical 22 built on a 5.56 lower that ran like a sewing machine. They don't make them anymore. And still haec two 1911 22 conversions from Wilson Combat. One many years old that is a Ciener and my new one a Marvels. Both very good. (oddly on the Ceiner).

I would buy none of the plastic/MIM / Magneisum guns you are suggesting.

If you want a 22 pistol buy a Ruger MKIII or S&W pre 17.
Or a older Ruger 10-22, for a rifle.

Emory

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If you're looking for value you cant beat the ruger mark series.

I own the M&P 15-22 rifle and its one heck of a gun. One of my friends have the Ruger Mark series and it shoots real good but i'm just looking for a good plinker

My first semi-auto pistol was an original Chiappa 1911-22. My son and I shot thousands of rounds through it over the last three years. I sold it this past weekend and used the money to pay for part of a Smith & Wesson M&P 22. He was a little miffed at me for selling "his" .22, but after shooting the M&P, he feels a little better about it.

When I originally purchased the 1911-22 I was looking for a Browning Buckmark, but I saw the Chiappa sitting next to it, and it just called to me. Compared to the M&P, it's heavier, but it shoots just as well. The Chiappa came out a year before the GSG, and if I were looking for a 1911 style .22 today, I would get the GSG. It is built a little better than the Chiappa, but that would also make it a little heavier too.

So far, I like the M&P better than the 1911-22 because it is lighter and has a better trigger. If your heart is set on a 1911 style pistol, go with the GSG, but keep the M&P in mind for when you want a change (or when your arm gets tired).

I own both the Colt Umarex/Walther 1911 22, and the M&P 22.

They are both basically the same pistol internally, the magazine from the 1911 will actually fit in the M&P, but not vice versa, as the base plate on the M&P prevents it from going all the way in. I just bought the Colt today, as I love the M&P so much, I figured why not...

I had a pair of Rosewood grips laying around from my Dan Wesson, and slapped them on the Colt to dress it up a bit. I would think the heavier slide, might require a little more potent 22 cartridges, but I have heard many guys having good luck with bulk federals.... I hope to find out soon.

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I picked up the M&P 22 Thursday along with the M&P 45c. I really like the 22 but I've only ran about 100rds so only time will tell if it will be as good as my Ruger SR22

BTW, here is a pic of both pistols Field Stripped....

Basically the same pistol, different outerwear.

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Well I'll be, they are very similar underneath the skin. I have had a Colt / Walther / Umarex 1911 .22LR with the rail for about a year. I have probably 3,000 + rounds through it, mostly CCI SV and CCI Blazer bulk. I have also shot Winchester M-22 and CCI Tactical. It runs all of them reliably but seems to be the most accurate with the CCI SV and Blazer. I have a laser on the rail and from a rest at 10 yards it will punch one dime sized hole. For relatively inexpensive plinking gun, I really like it.

IMO get a GSG 1911 22 they are darn good gun and will not fail you.. Unlike the walther made / colt 1911's .22's. GSG's Build is tight between frame and slide looks much better too.. What ever you do don't get a Chappie at any price no matter how good it seams.. Not sure of the spelling. George

Be wary of the slide sticking issues of the m&p .22, mine is sitting at s&w and I only have 12 rounds through it.

S&W is only one with an internal hammer like that, that I have seen.... The ISSC Austrian M22 looks like a similar design, but they went with an external hammer.... Ruger is external too. I guess S&W wanted to keep the look & feel as close to a real M&P as they could... It's nice that there are a lot of 22 versions of the full size pistols out there, so you can become familiar

I just happened to purchase both of these at the same time, and noted they have a lot of similarities.... I have been very happy with both of these pistols and really enjoy shooting them... And, it's cheaper than shooting their big brothers.

Greetings from Ohio, Heard the newly released .22 lr is very good for plinking and casual target shooting and makes you feel like 007.

I too would go the Browning route and may in fact do so later on this afternoon. Made in USA wins 9 times out of 10 in my book.

If its a .22LR in 1911 frame, u simply can not go wrong.

GSG only!! Good built at $399 works well no issues.. darn good gun.... NOY WALTHER BUILT a plus in my book!! George